Fill in larger holes after pipes

[order66]

Hello!

We have removed a pipe that went through the hallway and want to start restoring the hallway. My question is simply: what's the best way to patch the holes? What different techniques/methods can be used?

 

[Mats-S]

Looks like it's plasterboard or chipboard roofing ... ?

- Saw the holes so that they are square and with straight edges. (Be careful not to cut any wiring ...)
- Place some wooden pieces over the holes (above the ceiling board) as support for the new fitting pieces. (Note, be careful not to screw into your finger ... has happened to me a few times when stressed
- Saw new pieces that fit into the holes.
- Screw the new pieces into the support boards you placed earlier.
- Spackle and paint.

DONE

 

[order66]

Looks like it's gypsum or chipboard ceiling ... ?

- Cut out the holes so that they are square and have straight edges. (Be careful not to cut any wires ...)
- Place a few wooden pieces over the holes (above the ceiling board) as support for the new fitted pieces. (Warning, be careful not to screw into your finger ... has happened to me a few times when I was stressed
- Cut new pieces that fit the holes.
- Screw the new pieces into the support boards you set up earlier.
- Fill and paint.

DONE

That doesn't sound impossible for a hobby fixer! I was wondering if I might need a carpenter. But do they even take on such small jobs?

I think it's drywall in the ceiling, so I just buy some boards and a drywall panel? But I'll double-check that. But it's possible to buy chipboard instead, I suppose?

 

[Tompafix]

It doesn't sound too impossible for a hobby fixer! I was wondering if you might need a carpenter maybe. But do they even take on such small jobs?

I think it's drywall on the ceiling, so I just buy some boards and a sheet of drywall? But I'll double-check that. But you can buy chipboard instead I guess?

Yes, you take the equivalent sheet. Then there are different thicknesses of drywall, so measure that too. I personally have 9mm drywall on the ceiling and those bastards are no longer available. I've had to take 6mm drywall and fill with filler. Tip, cut the patch piece first and use as a template on the ceiling. Then it will fit perfectly.

 

[Mats-S]

Tips, cut the pass piece first and use it as a template on the ceiling.

Missed that "small" detail, good catch Tompafix

That doesn't sound impossible for a hobby fixer!

Hobby carpenters often achieve much more than they think, with a little guidance and extra confidence, they can go far.
The biggest advantage of having worked as a pro is being able to look ahead and plan for upcoming steps to avoid redoing things. It saves a lot of time, but the end result can often be the same

But as I wrote, watch your fingers ... damn it hurts when you screw your finger through the nail, you have to reverse the screw with the only free hand and back out the screw from your finger ...

 

[order66]

Missed that "little" detail, good catch Tompafix

Hobby carpenters often can do much more than they think, with a little guidance and a bit of extra self-confidence you can go a long way.
The biggest advantage of having worked as a pro is that you can look ahead and plan for upcoming steps so you don't have to redo and correct. It saves us quite a bit of time, but the end result can often be the same

But as I wrote, watch your fingers... it hurts so much when you screw your finger through the nail, having to put the drill in reverse with the only free hand and unscrew it from the finger...

Fortunately, I found out that a neighbor who is a handyman can help me, and I plan to take the opportunity to learn by being involved!