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How to fill cracks
Posted by Adrian
April 20th, 2010
How to fill crack to walls and ceilings
As many of you know who have done decorating before, preparation is key. Filling holes and cracks, and finishing them well, gives a far better finish. This is a how to guide on filling cracks. These can be on interior or exterior walls or ceilings, the principle is the same.
To start, gather the equipment needed.
You will need:
- Dustsheets – To cover floor and furniture
- A scraper – To apply filler
- Sand/Glass paper – To rub down dried filler
- A dusting brush – This could be a 3 inch brush
- Powder filler – To fill the crack
- PVA sealer – Optional
A quick note before you get started, decorators caulk is not suitable for filling these type of cracks, decorators caulk cannot be rubbed down and is only meant for gaps such as those around skirting boards and door frames.
Firstly you need to open up the crack slightly to enable filler to be applied. Use the edge of the scraper and run it down the crack, your aim is to make a ‘V’ shape by opening both sides of the crack.
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Tips on using decorator’s caulk
Posted by Adrian
January 5th, 2009
This is our first tip of the year and may be of use to you if you are planning on having new windows or doors fitted in the coming months. You certainly notice drafty old windows and doors in the depths of the British weather!!
So, onto the tip….
Tips on using decorator’s caulk
Decorator’s caulk is a flexible filler that can be used to go around windows, doors, ceiling and coving line and along the top of skirting boards. It isn’t any good for filling holes in walls etc, as it cannot be rubbed down like powder filler.
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