How can I fill holes before tiling?

How do I go about filling holes in a surface before tiling over? What can be used and does it depend on the surface type and the material it’s made from?

Asked by Robert on 7th Jan 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Use the wall filler, wait dry properly. After that use sand papers to smooth the holes so tilling up and be happy."
Answered on 7th Jan 2022 - Member since Oct 2019 - report
"Wipe the area around the hole and brush away any loose debris. Grab a clean, dry brush and run it back and forth over...
Mix an auto body filler on a paper plate to activate it. ... Pour out enough putty material on a paper plate to fill...
Scoop up filler with a putty knife and drag it over the hole to fill it in. Dip the putty knife into the filler to...
Scrape the putty knife over the tile to smooth the filler down. Use the sharp blade on the putty knife to even out."
Answered on 7th Jul 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"Yes, depends on where the holes are, if, on the floor use concrete, if on plasterboard wall use plaster, if on brickwork wall use sand and cement ... hope this is going to help..."
Answered on 7th Jan 2022 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
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