Polyfilla

Polycell expanding foam Polyfilla quickly fills large and awkward holes inside, or out. Well, that's what it says on the blue and yellow aerosol can with the two long plastic pointy things attached. Let me explain. This product comes with two long reach applicators of different thicknesses so that you can use it in very small spaces too. The nozzles on these applicators are 30mm and 20mm wide. First of all we need to be aware of the safety requirements before using this product. It is recommended that gloves are warn to protect the skin and safety goggles are also suggested. The can must not be dropped and the foam must not be used near ...  Read the complete review

You could be forgiven for thinking polyfilla was a sex offence involving parrots, but it is actually stuff for filling holes. Holes in walls and wood and stuff, not holes in parrots, which would indeed be an offence. It comes in different forms. You can get it in little boxes which you have to moisten yourself and give a good mixing by hand, but I prefer someone else to get it moist for me. So mine comes all gooey in a long tube. You just need to get your hand round it and give it a little squeeze and the gooey stuff comes oozing out the top, ready to be slipped into the awaiting hole. It takes two hours to dry up, which is quite long. You can use it to ...  Read the complete review

Now, when God gave out DIY skills I was otherwise engaged - I have no natural flair for DIY what so ever. I always reckon that I should pay for somebody else to do it, as it will cost more in the long run for that person to have to fix the mess I have made! Unfortunately money is nearly always far too tight to have the luxury of not having risking life and limb! I am learning slowly and perhaps improving but it is slow progress. Fortunately my wife is very understanding. In fact she does all the painting, as she knows she can do a better job. Anyway, enough about my DIY failings. I was extremely pleased to find polyfilla in a squeezable tube because I find it ...  Read the complete review