Fillers & Restorers
Achieve a smooth, professional finish on walls, ceilings, and woodwork with our range of high-performance fillers and restorers. Whether you’re patching fine hairline cracks before painting or repairing deeply damaged plasterwork, Build & Plumb supplies trade-quality solutions for every interior and exterior surface.
From fast-setting powder formulas to convenient, tub-and-tub-ready mixed filler for quick repairs, our surface prep range ensures long-lasting adhesion and zero shrinkage.
Professional Surface Repair: Fillers & Restorers for Trade & DIY
Proper surface preparation underpins any high-quality decorating or plastering project. At Build & Plumb, we've selected a comprehensive range of fillers and restorers to give tradespeople, contractors, and homeowners the tools they need to repair masonry, timber, plasterboard, and render with ease.
Choosing the Right Filler for Your Project
The right product depends on the repair size, application location, and required drying time.
- Ready-Mixed Filler: Ideal for quick turnarounds and minor repair work. Supplied pre-blended in tubs or tubes, ready-mixed filler eliminates mixing time and provides a smooth, easily sandable finish on interior walls, skirting boards, and plasterwork.
- Powder Fillers: Recommended for deeper holes, large structural gaps, or heavy-duty repairs. Powder formulas allow custom consistency control, dry hard throughout, and resist sagging even on vertical or overhead applications.
- Exterior Fillers & Restorers: Formulated to withstand weather, temperature shifts, and moisture. Designed for outdoor brickwork, render, stone, and exterior timber frames.
- Multi-Purpose & Speciality Restorers: Engineered for challenging repairs, including flexible wood fillers that expand and contract with timber movement, as well as fast-curing resin fillers for high-stress areas.
Key Features of Build & Plumb Repair Products
- Shrink & Crack Resistant: Formulas designed to set firm without pulling away from edges or shrinking as they cure.
- Easy Sanding: Formulated to feather smoothly into existing surfaces, leaving no visible joint lines once painted.
- High Adhesion: Binds securely to plaster, plasterboard, masonry, wood, and concrete.
- Quick Drying Times: Rapid-setting formulas allow you to fill, sand, and paint in a single site visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use ready-mixed filler or powder filler?
For small patch jobs, crack repairs, and fast touch-ups, ready-mixed filler offers maximum convenience with no waste. For deeper holes (over 10mm), exterior exposure, or large-scale renovation work, powder fillers are often preferred as they set by chemical reaction rather than evaporation, drying faster in thick applications.
Can I paint straight over filler?
Once fully cured and sanded smooth, you can paint most fillers directly. For high-absorbency fillers or porous surfaces, apply a watered-down emulsion coat (mist coat) or primer first to ensure an even paint finish without flashing.
What filler should I use for exterior repairs?
Always choose a filler or restorer explicitly labelled for exterior use. These products incorporate weather-resistant resins and water repellents that prevent frost damage and moisture ingress over time.