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Filling Cracks and Chips in Walls
Sometimes the thought of repairing damage to walls can seem like an intimidating job, especially when faced with a number of cracks and chips on your plaster walls but there is really no need to worry. There are an increasingly good number of DIY products in Hardware Heaven to help you obtain excellent results in no time.
Types of Cracks
Most people face the task of repairing minor cracks, hairline cracks, chips, holes and gouges in their interior walls when getting set for painting and decorating. Plaster walls - especially in older properties - often have cracks due to minor settlement in the foundations. This affects a majority of older properties and is rarely anything to worry about. Most other damage to walls is caused by general wear and tear, moving furniture, etc. and can be easily repaired.
Step By Step
- It is preferable to repair an entire wall prior to painting but you can also patch up areas on an existing paint job and achieve good results
- Remove loose plaster in order to provide a good base for the filler. Widen hairline cracks if necessary. For longer cracks, remove a bit of plaster at intervals. This will help the filler to hold.
- Clean out dust and loose plaster thoroughly with a damp towel before filling.
- Fill the crack with your choice of filler using your knife. Try and fill the gaps completely and overlap the existing plaster.
- Allow to dry (check your product) and then check again for any spaces. Add another layer of filler if necessary.
- When dry evenly sand the wall with a light sandpaper and paint as required.
We stock a range of fillers
