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Hairline crack in New plater boarded ceiling
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.35 PM
Plaster boarded ceiling has been skimmed. I think the plasterer didn't tape a joint which has now cracked in a straight line across the ceiling. Plaster boards were the width of the room. Should I rake out the crack add filler and scrim cut to size of where I've raked it out then fill over scrim?
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Allan whitelaw
Rating: 5 out of 5
Rake out the crack and use FIBA tape then re plaster with a good.quality filler ready mixed or powdered
Answered17 December 2020
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Anonymous user
Get the plasterer back, it's a fault with his work and should be sorted accordingly, failing that - trace out the plaster in a v shape either side of the crack and fill with easy coat, let dry, sand back and repeat if needed, mist coat bare plaster with 50/50 water and matt emulsion, this helps the paint soak in enough to hold further coats
Answered17 December 2020
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Anonymous user
rake out the crack with your scraper edge and then fill again
Answered17 December 2020
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Guardsman Property Maintenance Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
As Alan whitelaw said. Not the other advice as crack will reappear
Answered17 December 2020
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Resurrect Skilled Traders Ltd.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi
Use the full width to measure with the scrim and cover feathering to about 4 to 5 inches using chosen filler.
Answered17 December 2020
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K & R HOME IMPROVEMENT
Rating: 5 out of 5
Rake out the crack, use 4 inches scrim tape and fill over.
Answered17 December 2020
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