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Hairline crack on the wall
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.28 PM
Hi I’ve got a hairline crack on the wall which I’ve dug out and filled with easifill, sanded and painted over but once it’s all dried the area where the crack was is raised! Where am I going wrong???
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6 Answers
Anonymous user
Hello John! After filling the crack it sometimes requires a thin layer of filler on top of everything which is then also sanded and painted.
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Answered26 April 2022
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Goncalves handyman
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Hi John, would be best to caulk before filling as the caulk gives movability, after aplying the caulk let dry and then apply easy fill on top , hope this help.
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Answered26 April 2022
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Anonymous user
Needs more sanding till flat then re-paint it
Answered26 April 2022
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Frater The Painter Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
It sounds like you haven’t rubbed it down enough. A 80 grade Quality Sandpaper should make the task easier.
Answered26 April 2022
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PTMG Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
needs to be filled sanded and then refilled and sanded again to allowing for shrinkage once the filler dries out
Answered27 April 2022
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O'C&C Painters & Decorators
Rating: 5 out of 5
You haven't pushed enough filler into the crack. It's best to rake out the crack in a V shape and thoroughly fill the crack. Once dried this will shrink back a bit, so re fill after rubbing down. Once dry and sanded it's ready to paint.
Answered3 May 2022
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