So I thought I'd post a couple of before and afters of a patching attempt. Pretty happy, originally my plan was to practice on a bit of plaster board and he the feel but I thought why not and went for a hole where I removed an old shower.
Used a marshaltown permashape and hawk trowel with some artex one coat.
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Used a marshaltown permashape and hawk trowel with some artex one coat.
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Feedback welcome