Are you tired of watching your beautiful home be a victim of cracks forming in the walls? Don't worry; we are here to help you create a smooth, clean finish for your walls without spending fortunes.
A
lot of the times we see cracks form on our exterior walls with the passage of
time. One of the reasons is mainly due to extreme weather conditions and use of
low quality materials and paints. The lower the quality of paints used, the
higher the risk of crack formation. If these cracks are not treated on time,
moisture might enter through the openings and make the matters worse.
Some
cracks in foundation walls (that are load bearing walls) can be a sign of poor
structural integrity or a deeper root cause. Such cracks cannot be easily
repaired by a beginner and should be reported to a professional for the best
solution.
But
if you are experiencing hairline cracks, they are mostly caused by the
expansion or contraction of the wall surface. If you are noticing cracks on the
top most layer of the wall, they can easily be treated by removing the damaged
paint layer with the help of sandpaper and by applying a new coat of paint to
the affected area.
Master
Paints Weather Resistant has anti-fungal properties to keep the walls free of
any kind of mold or fungus appearing on the surface.
If
the cracks are a bit deeper, there are some simple steps you can follow to make
them disappear.
1.
Identify the
cracks:
Check the surface area and chisel down the
affected area or scrape with the help of a knife to make the cracks underneath
visible.
2.
Remove dirt:
Brush away all the dust particles and debris that
may have accumulated in the cracked areas and clean them as much as possible.
3.
Fill up the cracks:
Apply wall putty with the help of a putty knife
and push it as much as possible in the cracks leaving no room.
(A pro tip is to apply in thin coats and let it dry in between coats so that it
adheres more to the surface.)
4.
Clean
the smooth the surface:
Rub off any
excessive material by grinding it with a suitable abrasive paper and dust off.
5.
Final touches:
After all the cracks are filled, apply a coat of primer before applying any top
coat as applying paint directly over putty can give an uneven finish to the wall.
Most importantly, use Master Paints Weather Resistant and completely forget about any crack formations on your walls.
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