Filling a dent in plasterwork

Question

The wall of our hallway has been knocked with a bike handlebar and it's left a dent. Some of the dented plaster is loose. Should I remove this before filling?

Paul · Answer

remove all loose plaster and fill dents and holes with polyfilla wipe the excess off with a damp cloth as its drying

Tuncay · Answer

Dented plaster should take off.and first sand and clean dent area.prime and use interor  filling.

Neil · Answer

Yes,take any loose plaster away.then you can fill over the hole and sand back any excess and paint it.

James · Answer

Yes , but you will need something behind to take the new plaster if the dent has left a void in the wall.

Adam · Answer

Yes, any loose plaster could cause weakening of more plaster, also could come loose while applying new plaster causing it to ruin the finishing touch

Damien · Answer

Yes June remove any loose plaster before filling or your second coat will not stay firm to the wall.

Andy · Answer

Yes remove all loose plaster and make good with filler and sand and paint

Eugene · Answer

Yes you should. To recreate and stronger and more durable structure.
Loose plaster might be caused from either dampness beneath the surface or poor application.

Ioan · Answer

Yes you have to remove the loose plaster ! If it's just a small dent it is easy to fix !

Gareth · Answer

If it is a solid wall I.e brick or block then yes definitely pull any loose only around the hole, then fill the hole with filler and leave it so it is protruding out a bit. Don't try to get it flat straight away. When filler dries it shrinks so once it's dried you can sand it flat.

Filling a dent in plasterwork

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