SanMan Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 A few years ago, we had new windows fitted and in places were left with slightly large gaps between the frames and reveals. We don’t want to use plastic trims or sealant.We also don’t want to simply plaster over the gaps because then it looks like there is a small section of wall next to the window before it does a right turn into the reveal. What is the best way to fix this without replastering the entire wall? Is there any way of attaching a new corner bead at the front of the reveal (by recessing it into the existing plaster or overlaying/feathering it in), fitting a piece of plasterboard into the reveal and then finishing it with plaster? Or are there other options? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 You’ve probably covered all the solutions in your don’t want list Except replace the frames with the correct size frames 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Why are you against trims? Anything else and you will have problems plastering to the wall corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 How old is the house? Victorian houses often had wooden dowels instead of angle beads. If you chop a little bit out of the corner and insert a dowel you can then re-skim the reveal up to the dowel. If you want 'chunky', broom-sticks are cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 A tidy bead of sealant would be my choice, the gap doesn't look too big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 A UPVC corner bead would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Smallest tilting fillet (PVC) will do the trick nice and tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz_moose Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Cloaking Fillet Finishing Trim | Eurocell thats the stuff you want. superglue it to the window frame then a bit of silicone and caulk of you have some gaps. or if you dont like trim then a massive thick bead of caulk. intrigued to know what the outside looks like if the frames are narrower than the plasterboard reveals. Bead Finishing Trim | Eurocell may aswel get some trim for along the wondow board to hide where the frame meets the sill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, gaz_moose said: intrigued to know what the outside looks like if the frames are narrower than the plasterboard reveals. check reveals ftw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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