Repair of cracks in walls

The correct work of repair and capping of cracks and holes that have occurred on the surface of the walls will make the paint finish perfect. In addition, use the listed material prolongs good looks without having to go back to repaired.

Cracks or fissures can result from the movement of the structural parts of the House. In the same predominant depth before the width, and if not used the listed material is very frequent to appear again.

We find in the market which become elastic dries and pasta that are special for this type of imperfection because movements they support expanding and contracting with the bodies. tapes is another option in large cracks.

The cracked paint produced by applying layers of paintings of different type, successive number of painted or submission to excessive heat. It is necessary to remove loose material very well and apply a uniform layer of restorative paste to level the surface.

Sometimes is not only cracked paint, but what has caused this is stucco, plaster or coating under plaster, in the same way the imperfection is not too deep so that a common pasta is a product suitable for these imperfections.

In holes produced by spikes, nails or the like to recommend apply rather hardened paste on the small area, to avoid excess material causing a hard sanding.

Other imperfections can be produced by removing the wallpaper with a spatula, or by blows with furniture and other objects, these are of little depth and simple repair.

In the event that they are large and deep, or that not only paint coating has been damaged, usually is to use white cement or plaster to fill them.

Materials needed

This is difficult to determine since each manufacturer has varieties with different recipes each with its respective trade name. But usually you can find ready-to-use, prepared materials or otherwise, ready to prepare a quantity of water and usually quick-drying.

The material must remove as much water as possible so that it does not affect the later coat of paint to be applied, by what must be completely dry. Usually at higher volume more it takes to dry, and although some materials say dry in 15 minutes sometimes it is necessary to allow them to cure 24 hours so that they can be properly applied, sanded and painted.