I’ve been a professional decorator for over 20 years, and for the past decade, I’ve used Gyproc EasiFill for any filling work on interior walls and ceilings. That was until a few weeks ago, when a friend suggested I try Prestonett Multi-Purpose Filler. Now that I’ve had the chance to use the product on a few jobs, I thought I’d sit down and write an honest Prestonett Multi-Purpose Filler review.
Prestonett Multi-Purpose is an interior powder filler for use on plastered walls and ceilings, as well as for repairing surface blemishes on woodwork. You can also use it as a coving adhesive or for patching larger areas of plaster.
You simply mix the powder with water until you achieve the correct consistency, then you are ready to go. The working time is approximately 60 minutes, and it can be used to fill holes up to 5cm deep, although this will increase the drying time.
My Prestonett Multi-Purpose Filler Review
Let’s talk about price first. Prestonett Multi-Purpose sits in a similar price bracket to comparable fillers such as Gyproc EasiFill and Toupret. There is not a significant difference in price between them.
I can tell you this is the Maserati of fillers! I always thought Gyproc EasiFill was the holy grail, but the two products are like chalk and cheese. Prestonett Multi-Purpose is easier to mix, and you can achieve a smoother, creamier consistency. This makes it easier to spread too.
Shallow repairs dry very quickly, so your preparation time is reduced. Deeper repairs take a little longer, though.
Prestonett Multi-Purpose is also easier to feather out and easier to sand. It is simply a pleasure to work with. So, in conclusion, I will be swapping Gyproc EasiFill for Prestonett Multi-Purpose in the future, as I believe it is a superior product.
Prestonett manufactures several other fillers, and they are all on my list to try!
Review Summary
Prestonett Multi-Purpose Filler Review - Decorator's forum UK
A multi-purpose is an interior powder filler for use on plastered walls and ceilings, as well as surface blemishes on woodwork. You can also use it as a coving adhesive, or to patch larger areas of plaster.
Product Brand: Prestonett
4.7
Pros
- Good working time.
- Can be used to make reasonably deep repairs.
- Easy to mix.
- Smooth.
- Creamy.
Cons
- Not widely available.
FAQs
Should I use plaster or filler?
It depends on what you are doing. If you are skimming an entire wall, then you should use plaster or a roll-on filler. However, patching with plaster can be quite difficult. So, for patching or basic repairs, a filler is usually the better option.
How do you fix cracks between walls and ceilings?
Using caulk is one of the easiest ways to fix cracks between a wall and a ceiling. It is easy to apply and remains flexible, helping to prevent the crack from reappearing.
Can you use toothpaste to fill cracks in walls?
Erm… you might want to try a specialist filler before reaching for toothpaste, noodles, or any other unrelated household item you saw on YouTube.
Very underrated brand prestonett, very similar to Toupret in quality. Don’t be scared to try it doesn’t flash through paint either and says this on the packet unlike easyfill.
I’ve used both Easifill and Toupret. I prefer the Toupret but it does have a tendency to be lumpy. Does the Prestonett mix smoothly?
I like the Toupret fillers but some of them say to leave 12-24 before painting, which is obviously not ideal when you need to crack on.
That said, at least it is stated on the packaging. I can’t find this information for Prestonett; it’s not even in the data sheet 🤷🏻♂️
Anyone know?