Calling all homeowners in the old part of town!!!
Don’t let the wall cracks get ahead of you.
Keep up with the cracks: Cracks in plaster walls are caused by settlement, vibration, atmospheric conditions, and sometimes faulty construction. Do a careful inspection, particularly around doors, windows, mouldings and corners. Pinpoint hairline cracks that could become larger. Repair them, particularly if planning to redecorate.
Here’s how: remove loose particles by running a thin blade along the crack. Brush out the dust. Rub in filler with fingertip, forcing it in a deep as possible. When thoroughly dry, sand level, then prime with shellac or sealer to prevent absorption of paint.
Wider cracks: Enlarge and undercut crack to provide gip for filler. Mix plaster patch until thick and buttery, brush water into crack to dampen surface, then fill opening completely with patching material using putty knife. Remove access from surface. Use fine-grade sandpaper on block to smooth and level patch.
For really big crack: undercut and remove loose plaster, then dampen and fill cavity. Allow to dry for 24 hours. If shrinkage occurs, dampen and patch again.
If the job is too big or too messy for you: call Blake the Handyman at (905) 960 FIXR (3497).
Don’t let the wall cracks get ahead of you.
Keep up with the cracks: Cracks in plaster walls are caused by settlement, vibration, atmospheric conditions, and sometimes faulty construction. Do a careful inspection, particularly around doors, windows, mouldings and corners. Pinpoint hairline cracks that could become larger. Repair them, particularly if planning to redecorate.
Here’s how: remove loose particles by running a thin blade along the crack. Brush out the dust. Rub in filler with fingertip, forcing it in a deep as possible. When thoroughly dry, sand level, then prime with shellac or sealer to prevent absorption of paint.
Wider cracks: Enlarge and undercut crack to provide gip for filler. Mix plaster patch until thick and buttery, brush water into crack to dampen surface, then fill opening completely with patching material using putty knife. Remove access from surface. Use fine-grade sandpaper on block to smooth and level patch.
For really big crack: undercut and remove loose plaster, then dampen and fill cavity. Allow to dry for 24 hours. If shrinkage occurs, dampen and patch again.
If the job is too big or too messy for you: call Blake the Handyman at (905) 960 FIXR (3497).
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