Hi!

I'm working on fixing the interior trim around my windows and using renovation plasterboard 6mm. The problem I have is that when I screw the boards, 9 out of 10 holes have a small raise around the hole itself, which becomes really tricky to smooth out later when I plaster. I can cut away the part that sticks up, but is there anything specific to consider when screwing into plasterboard to achieve "nice holes" without raises?
I'm using a screwdriver and drywall screws. I'm using the 1st gear on the screwdriver, so it doesn't go very fast either, could that be the issue?
 
Hello,

I might not have a good answer to your question, but my experience is that it's harder to screw nicely in renoveringsgips than in regular gips. Additionally, renoveringsgips is more expensive! I used laminated wood panels for the reveals myself, and filled the screw holes. But, of course, it depends on the circumstances what you choose.
Good luck!
 
Can you glue instead maybe?
 
I have never personally used renovation plasterboard, but could it be that you have driven the screw in a bit too deep?
 
Turn the screw counterclockwise a few turns (so that you are through the plaster) then reverse direction and tighten. This usually works, if not, opt for gluing instead.
 
The problem is that I don't have much space to use wood. 6mm is almost too thick as well :)
Haven't tried gluing though, so maybe I'll do that, I have a tube of PL400 and PL600 at home :)

Thanks for the tips :)
 
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