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In terms of convering up the dirty great hole is concerned, that's the plan. 'Bodge' is my middle name. I do need to get the finish acceptable.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostShe'll never notice. Honest, it's amazing the bodges you can get away with.
Works with software dev too.

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Do what she asked, she's bearing your child.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostWith the imminent arrival of YG II, I foolishly agreed to replace the spotlight in YG II's bedroom-to-be with a simple ceiling rose and pendant set. This will mean that we can hang an adorable lampshade.
However, when the spotlight was removed, there was a hole in the ceiling that is too large for the rose from the rose and pendant set to cover. Ideally I would like a rose and pendant set with a larger diameter rose (150 mm) but 84 mm seems to be a standard. An alternative would be to get a decorative plastic or plaster ceiling rose. These are of sufficient size but are too decorative for our tastes. We just want something plain.
We have discounted getting in a professional, and I obviously don't actually want to repair the ceiling. The best plan we currently have is to use a rose like this: R 07 Ceiling Rose - Large and Small Decorative Plaster Ceiling Roses - House Martin Online although we would like something plainer.
Helpful ideas most welcome.
Thanks
OG
(I'll give you the benefit of the doubt there btw.)
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Find a thin bit of round white plastic (lid from something in the kitchen) and glue it to the ceiling and then fix the std ceiling rose over it.
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Not if you're a 9 month pregnant lady, apparently. What I really want is a bigger version of this: GET Lamp Holder Ceiling Rose from Homebase.co.ukOriginally posted by Board Game Geek View PostTo my eye, that is pretty plain as it is ! Almost mind-numbingly, boringly, plain. I can't think how it could be made even plainer to be honest.
For £16, there are more important things in life to worry about, surely ?
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What I would do in this situation is say
"You know what dear, you were right, getting rid of that horrible spotlight was a great idea. I've found this modern light, which cover the huge bloody hole in the ceiling perfectly."


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To my eye, that is pretty plain as it is ! Almost mind-numbingly, boringly, plain. I can't think how it could be made even plainer to be honest.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostR 07 Ceiling Rose - Large and Small Decorative Plaster Ceiling Roses - House Martin Online[/url] although we would like something plainer.
For £16, there are more important things in life to worry about, surely ?
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Large ceiling rose required
With the imminent arrival of YG II, I foolishly agreed to replace the spotlight in YG II's bedroom-to-be with a simple ceiling rose and pendant set. This will mean that we can hang an adorable lampshade.
However, when the spotlight was removed, there was a hole in the ceiling that is too large for the rose from the rose and pendant set to cover. Ideally I would like a rose and pendant set with a larger diameter rose (150 mm) but 84 mm seems to be a standard. An alternative would be to get a decorative plastic or plaster ceiling rose. These are of sufficient size but are too decorative for our tastes. We just want something plain.
We have discounted getting in a professional, and I obviously don't actually want to repair the ceiling. The best plan we currently have is to use a rose like this: R 07 Ceiling Rose - Large and Small Decorative Plaster Ceiling Roses - House Martin Online although we would like something plainer.
Helpful ideas most welcome.
Thanks
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