It is convenient to repair these flaws before they become older and may pose a problem for the structure of the house. Also, if you decide to paint the walls and ceilings of our home, we also need to do away any pre-crack has occurred. If you want to know the steps to carry out the process, do not miss this article on how to fix cracks.
Instructions
- If we want to fix small cracks (less than 3 mm wide) repair is quick and simple: apply some plaster or putty over the crack, covering it entirely.
- We must let it dry plaster and then it will sandpaper to the surface is completely smooth.
- Finally, we can move on to paint the repaired area the same color as the wall or roof already had, to match the rest.
- For cracks greater than 3 mm, the first thing we do is enlarge the crack with the help of a chisel or putty knife to apply the product to penetrate deeply and avoid possible further landslides.
- The next step is to clean the affected area with a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove all traces of dust that may have fallen into the crack area.
- Then moisten the crack to make the dough stick better.
- Prepare to paste or plaster and with the help of a spatula apply the product longitudinally crack. Once you are well filled, apply more dough crosswise.
- From here, the process is the same as with small cracks: let dry, sand and paint.
- To read more articles like how to fix cracks, we recommend you enter our category of plaster walls.
Advice
- This repair usually generates a lot of dust, so it is recommended to do it well ventilated environment.