Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes where 
pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.

thanks Sam

"Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
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> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes where
> pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>
> thanks Sam
>
>

Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a different
kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic movement over
floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll reappear tie and time
again.

Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with the
finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will adhere
later.

"George"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes where
>> pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>
>> thanks Sam
>>
>>
>
> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a 
> different
> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic movement over
> floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll reappear tie and time
> again.
>
> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with the
> finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will adhere
> later.
>
>
i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed George. I 
have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in the tub too fast 
and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is good for this type of 
thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here had used it.

On 2008-07-21 18:03:14 +0100, "Samantha Booth" 
 said:

> 
> "George"  wrote in message
> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>> 
>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes where
>>> pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>> 
>>> thanks Sam
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>> different
>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic movement over
>> floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll reappear tie and time
>> again.
>> 
>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with the
>> finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will adhere
>> later.
>> 
>> 
> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed George. I
> have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in the tub too fast
> and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is good for this type of
> thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here had used it.

You would be better off buying some board finishing plaster, Sam.

This is about £4 for a 25kg bag and will last a good few weeks as long 
as it's kept dry and taped down.

It sands easily and you can achieve a much better finish than with fillers.

Samantha Booth wrote:

> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed George. I 
> have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in the tub too fast 
> and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is good for this type of 
> thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here had used it.

Hi Sam,
I have had a fond relationship with good old "jointing compound" from Wicks
Pre-mixed in a fair sized tub for a reasonable price and doesn't tend to go off 
   even if the tub is half empty and kept for a year of more.

Not much good for deep filling unless you build up the layers a bit at a time, 
but pretty good for most things, and designed for ... well, for spreading over 
the joints of "tapered edge" plasterboard, so can be sanded very thinly if 
required.

Cheers
Pete

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Samantha Booth wrote:
> "George"  wrote in message
> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>>
>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
>>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>>
>>> thanks Sam
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>> different
>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
>> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
>> reappear tie and time again.
>>
>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
>> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
>> adhere later.
>>
>>
> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
> George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
> the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
> good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
> had used it.

I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and probably 
the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label.  Not 
specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.

£15?  I don't think so!  http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FXRMF1.html 
£4.30 +VAT.



-- 
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
 wrote:
> Samantha Booth wrote:
> > "George"  wrote in message
> >news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>
> >> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
> >>news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> >>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
> >>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>
> >>> thanks Sam
>
> >> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
> >> different
> >> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
> >> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
> >> reappear tie and time again.
>
> >> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
> >> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
> >> adhere later.
>
> > i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
> > George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
> > the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
> > good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
> > had used it.
>
> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and probably
> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label.  Not
> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.

It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
you might need to blind it first.

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On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
 wrote:
> Samantha Booth wrote:
> > "George"  wrote in message
> >news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>
> >> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
> >>news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> >>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
> >>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>
> >>> thanks Sam
>
> >> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
> >> different
> >> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
> >> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
> >> reappear tie and time again.
>
> >> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
> >> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
> >> adhere later.
>
> > i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
> > George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
> > the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
> > good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
> > had used it.
>
> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and probably
> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label. Not
> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.

It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
you might need to blind it first.

The tubs on sale were 5 litres. Actually 4 but 1 litre was free.

When you say Blind it forst what is that and how is it done please.?

Thanks

"jon"  wrote in message 
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> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>  wrote in message 
>> news:8e13ead7-0f33-4fab-bfbd-a132f4f9d60b@t54g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
>>  wrote:
>>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>>> "George"  wrote in message
>>>> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>>>>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>>>>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
>>>>>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>>>>> thanks Sam
>>>>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>>>>> different
>>>>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
>>>>> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
>>>>> reappear tie and time again.
>>>>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
>>>>> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
>>>>> adhere later.
>>>> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
>>>> George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
>>>> the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
>>>> good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
>>>> had used it.
>>> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and 
>>> probably
>>> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label. Not
>>> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.
>>
>> It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
>> rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
>> powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
>> you might need to blind it first.
>>
>> The tubs on sale were 5 litres. Actually 4 but 1 litre was free.
>>
>> When you say Blind it forst what is that and how is it done please.?
>>
>> Thanks
> I have used this for some time and also find it excellent. I have noticed 
> the print through that teddysnips refers to and am also interested to know 
> what "blind it first" means?
>
> Thanks,
> Jon...

I have used this filler today as I am not confident in mixing up plaster and 
its superb although I can see it so will wait with interest to see what 
blinding is

Samantha Booth wrote:
>  wrote in message 
> news:8e13ead7-0f33-4fab-bfbd-a132f4f9d60b@t54g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
>  wrote:
>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>> "George"  wrote in message
>>> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>>>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>>>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
>>>>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>>>> thanks Sam
>>>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>>>> different
>>>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
>>>> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
>>>> reappear tie and time again.
>>>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
>>>> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
>>>> adhere later.
>>> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
>>> George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
>>> the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
>>> good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
>>> had used it.
>> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and probably
>> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label. Not
>> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.
> 
> It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
> rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
> powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
> you might need to blind it first.
> 
> The tubs on sale were 5 litres. Actually 4 but 1 litre was free.
> 
> When you say Blind it forst what is that and how is it done please.?
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> 
I have used this for some time and also find it excellent. I have 
noticed the print through that teddysnips refers to and am also 
interested to know what "blind it first" means?

Thanks,
Jon...

"Samantha Booth"  wrote in message 
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>
> "jon"  wrote in message 
> news:b2thk.21234$m62.16617@newsfe27.ams2...
>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>>  wrote in message 
>>> news:8e13ead7-0f33-4fab-bfbd-a132f4f9d60b@t54g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
>>>  wrote:
>>>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>>>> "George"  wrote in message
>>>>> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>>>>>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>>>>>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
>>>>>>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>>>>>> thanks Sam
>>>>>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>>>>>> different
>>>>>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
>>>>>> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
>>>>>> reappear tie and time again.
>>>>>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
>>>>>> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
>>>>>> adhere later.
>>>>> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
>>>>> George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
>>>>> the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
>>>>> good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
>>>>> had used it.
>>>> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and 
>>>> probably
>>>> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label. 
>>>> Not
>>>> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.
>>>
>>> It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
>>> rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
>>> powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
>>> you might need to blind it first.
>>>
>>> The tubs on sale were 5 litres. Actually 4 but 1 litre was free.
>>>
>>> When you say Blind it forst what is that and how is it done please.?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>> I have used this for some time and also find it excellent. I have noticed 
>> the print through that teddysnips refers to and am also interested to 
>> know what "blind it first" means?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jon...
>
> I have used this filler today as I am not confident in mixing up plaster 
> and its superb although I can see it so will wait with interest to see 
> what blinding is
>

Anyone????

Samantha Booth wrote:
> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message 
> news:g65nqj$a6l$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>> "jon"  wrote in message 
>> news:b2thk.21234$m62.16617@newsfe27.ams2...
>>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>>>  wrote in message 
>>>> news:8e13ead7-0f33-4fab-bfbd-a132f4f9d60b@t54g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>> On 22 Jul, 09:53, "The Medway Handyman"
>>>>  wrote:
>>>>> Samantha Booth wrote:
>>>>>> "George"  wrote in message
>>>>>> news:D23hk.30629$E41.17511@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>>>>>>> "Samantha Booth"  wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:g62e37$hb0$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>>>>> Has anyone used Red Devil filler and is it any goos for small holes
>>>>>>>> where pics have been and the odd crack here and there please.
>>>>>>>> thanks Sam
>>>>>>> Holes can be filled with any filler,however hairline cracks are a
>>>>>>> different
>>>>>>> kettle of fish as if they're foundation movent/human traffic
>>>>>>> movement over floors ect no matter how uch you fill them they'll
>>>>>>> reappear tie and time again.
>>>>>>> Try squeezing a flexible sealant in the cracks and push it in with
>>>>>>> the finger and then wipe the excess off the wall/s so the paint will
>>>>>>> adhere later.
>>>>>> i think its just where the plasterboard had been bumped and bashed
>>>>>> George. I have been using Polyfiller but its useless, goes hard in
>>>>>> the tub too fast and is expensive. The Dulux shop said Red Devil is
>>>>>> good for this type of thing but its £15 so wondered if anyone here
>>>>>> had used it.
>>>>> I have - its one of the new generation 'lightweight' fillers and 
>>>>> probably
>>>>> the best one I have used - better than Wickes or Screwfix own label. 
>>>>> Not
>>>>> specifically for hairline cracks, but excellent stuff.
>>>> It is really excellent stuff - if properly applied doesn't need
>>>> rubbing down (it really doesn't shrink, at least not like normal
>>>> powder fillers) but it has a tendency to print through emulsion, so
>>>> you might need to blind it first.
>>>>
>>>> The tubs on sale were 5 litres. Actually 4 but 1 litre was free.
>>>>
>>>> When you say Blind it forst what is that and how is it done please.?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>> I have used this for some time and also find it excellent. I have noticed 
>>> the print through that teddysnips refers to and am also interested to 
>>> know what "blind it first" means?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jon...
>> I have used this filler today as I am not confident in mixing up plaster 
>> and its superb although I can see it so will wait with interest to see 
>> what blinding is
>>
> 
> Anyone???? 
> 
> 

I would guess they mean, apply a coat of oil based paint before the 
emulsion. This prevents things showing through water based paints, 
although I can't quite see the connection here.