FAULTNEST DIY REPAIRS
DIY Home Repair Guides
Fix common household problems involving walls, ceilings, floors, fittings, fixings, sealants, furniture and everyday wear.
Check what is behind the surface
Before drilling or cutting, check for hidden cables, pipes and structural elements. Stop if the repair involves asbestos, major movement, load-bearing damage or unknown services.
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Choose the problem
Open the section that matches the fault, then choose the individual troubleshooting guide.
Walls and ceilings Cracks, holes, loose plaster and damaged finishes.
Repair a Small Hole in a Wall
Fill, sand and finish small screw and nail holes.
Repair a Large Hole in Plasterboard
Patch damaged board with support and jointing compound.
Repair a Crack in Plaster
Assess movement and create a durable filled repair.
Ceiling Crack
Separate cosmetic cracks from movement or water damage.
Loose Plaster
Identify hollow areas and repair safely.
Wall Plug Keeps Spinning
Replace failed fixings and choose the correct anchor.
Shelf Pulling Out of Wall
Upgrade fixings and inspect the wall material.
Paint Peeling From Wall
Find moisture, adhesion and preparation causes.
Floors and skirting Squeaks, gaps, loose boards and damaged trim.
Floorboard Squeaking
Secure boards without damaging hidden services.
Laminate Floor Lifting
Check expansion gaps, moisture and subfloor issues.
Vinyl Floor Bubbling
Identify trapped air, moisture and adhesive failure.
Loose Floor Tile
Remove and reset the tile correctly.
Cracked Floor Tile
Replace a tile and inspect the substrate.
Gap Between Skirting and Floor
Choose flexible filler, trim or refitting.
Skirting Board Coming Away
Refix to masonry or stud walls.
Small Uneven Area in Floor
Assess local levelling options and limits.
Sealants, grout and joints Failed silicone, cracked grout and leaking joints.
Silicone Sealant Peeling
Remove and replace failed silicone cleanly.
Mouldy Silicone Sealant
Clean or replace mould-damaged sealant.
Grout Cracking
Find movement and repair grout properly.
Grout Falling Out
Remove loose material and regrout.
Gap Around a Bath
Support the bath and reseal the joint.
Gap Around a Window Frame
Use the right interior or exterior sealant.
Draught Around a Pipe
Seal penetrations without damaging services.
Decorators Caulk Cracking
Improve preparation and movement tolerance.
Fixings and fittings Loose shelves, curtain poles, handles and brackets.
Curtain Pole Coming Down
Repair failed fixings and choose better anchors.
Loose Towel Rail
Refix securely to tile, masonry or plasterboard.
Loose Door Handle
Tighten, align or replace the spindle and screws.
Loose Cabinet Hinge
Repair stripped screw holes and realign doors.
Screw Won’t Tighten
Repair stripped timber, plugs or threads.
Wall Anchor Pulled Out
Choose a stronger fixing and repair the hole.
Picture Hook Keeps Falling
Match the fixing to the wall and load.
TV Bracket Loose
Stop use and inspect fixings, studs and masonry.
Furniture repairs Loose joints, drawers, hinges and damaged surfaces.
Wobbly Chair
Tighten or reglue loose joints.
Drawer Sticking
Check alignment, runners and swollen timber.
Drawer Runner Broken
Replace damaged runners and align the drawer.
Cabinet Door Won’t Close
Adjust hinges and cabinet alignment.
Table Leg Loose
Repair fixings, inserts and joints.
Chip in Laminate Worktop
Fill and seal a small damaged area.
Wood Veneer Lifting
Reglue veneer without causing bubbles.
Flat-Pack Furniture Keeps Loosening
Reinforce connectors and damaged boards.
General home maintenance Small repairs, preparation and preventative work.
How to Find a Wall Stud
Use safe methods before fixing heavy items.
How to Drill Into Tile
Choose the bit and avoid cracking.
How to Remove a Wall Plug
Extract or recess old fixings cleanly.
How to Fill Screw Holes
Prepare, fill and sand for repainting.
How to Remove Old Silicone
Strip residue before resealing.
How to Use a Caulk Gun
Apply a clean, controlled bead.
Basic DIY Tool Kit
Useful tools for everyday household repairs.
When to Call a Builder
Know when damage is structural or beyond a small repair.
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