Filler for holes prior to tiling

[Element]

I have just been to a house where the tiles have been knocked off the (plasterboard) walls and there's several nasty looking holes to fill before the surface will take some tiles... What would you recommend for filling holes say 1" - 1.5" deep and maybe 3-4" across? I would use tile adhesive for smaller ones - but there's a few big ones too... Ideally something that will go off fast?
Many thanks for your advice...!

 

[Mike]

it would be best to reboard the walls if the plasterboard is damaged as you say. it's only a fiver a board so it shouldn't be too expensive to do properly

 

[tobins tiling]

As above mate reboard it. It will probably save you time not having to struggle with dodgy walls good luck!

 

[jindru]

i agree with mike.you will spend more time filling and sanding than replacing the back board.if depth is a problem use backer board screwed on to existing studs,or replace gyproc and if a shower tank it

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I concur with above, re- board.

 

[White Room]

All to the above...

 

[kilty55]

re board yes i assume its dot and dabbed onto solid walls?

 

[Perry]

if there is not to many holes cut out holes replace with new paster board in the holes if there is to many as everyone else re board

 

[Element]

Reboarding would be the best route no doubt - but this is in a kitchen and the holes are above the worktops and beneath the cupboards... It would mean removing the cupboards and replacing the boards then refitting the cupboards and I doubt that the ol lady would go for that! The main hole is adjacent to a double socket... looks as though they used an axe to remove the old tiles!

 

[White Room]

As pjc recommended, cut out damaged areas and refit new board...