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[Chris_M]

Hi,

I'm looking for some advice on how to repair some plasterboard damage after removing skirting boards.
It's a new build property.
Have taken the boards off for when new flooring is going down soon then the boards will be going back on again but there's a few spots where the plasterboard has crumbled.
There's only a few patches but not sure how to repair this as new to this and never done this before.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[stoneyboy]

Hi chrism
If it has just crumbled and the paper backing is largely intact, skim over the area. If there are large holes, cut out a section and fit a new piece. Taper cut all edges so you can glue the new piece in with filler.
Regards S

[Chris_M]

Hi mate,

Yeah it is largely intact so I will try that.

Thanks for your reply.

Much appreciated.

Have a good weekend.