How to repair a crack in plaster
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- This video is going to show you how to repair cracks in plaster walls and ceilings. Repairing cracked plaster is very easy as long as you use the correct technique. In this video the crack is cut into a V shape, then brushed clean before it is dampened using clean water. It is then filled using Gyproc easi fill 20 which is a very easy to use filler that gives excellent results. The area is then sanded lightly before being primed with a coat of Zinsser 123+
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re watching your videos years later - bro! you were way waaaaayyy ahead of the game
Yeah, I was making videos to help people out a long time before it became popular!
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THANK YOU to every man who kindly makes a video to explain essential DIY for everyone. As a woman I really want to learn all these things so I don’t have to rely on my husband or any man to do this job for me!!
I’ve learned how to fix my cornicing and now, with the help your video I’m going to learn how to fix my hallway and the cracks in my sons bedroom. Bless you Ultimate Handyman you are empowering people all over to do a job they can easily do themselves but just need guidance to do so. 2020 ain’t so bad after all if I can learn DIY during lockdown 🙏🏼🙌🏽
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Thanks for the video. Just bought a beautiful home that is 95 years old and has some settling cracks beneath the miles of wallpaper the previous owners had installed. Safe to say I'll be able to make videos on how to fix cracks when I've finished repairing.
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This video has come in very handy. My wife has been going on at me for months about a crack in our bedroom that needs filling. Now I can show her this video and tell her that this is the best way for me to attend to it...
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Enjoy your videos, they are very instructional without any nonsense, thanks for giving your time in making them. John
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Just what I need: clear, straightforward and practical.
I'm glad the video helped
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Another good tip to mention is if the wall is ready plasterboard and you have cracks (say where the joints are) you can poke a couple of holes through along the crack and then plug the holes with expanding foam to reduce the movement and it works a treat!! The same principle applies after this stage, score out the crack slightly to put a little bit of filler in :)
Good tip ;-)
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And yet again , I have questions and you have the answers -spot on 👍
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Made that look easy 😂 I've been struggling with a giant crack in our kitchen and everyone has different ways to do it but this worked a treat
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Wish you were my local handy man. It's so hard finding someone trust worthy and knows what they are doing
+Belal Meah Thanks, I know just what you mean. It is hard finding the correct people!Thanks for the comment
Very straightforward, with good sound quality and steady camera angles. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! 👍
Appreciate you time and effort taken over your videos. I have been renovating my property since the 1st Lockdown back in March 2020 and have always used your vids as a guide. The suspended ceiling was particularly helpful for me. All the best👍
That is awesome!
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Short and sweet. Simple to follow instructions. Thanks for sharing.
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Great video..short and informative..makes me enlightened on handy works already.
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Why would anyone dislike this video???? It baffles me. It is very informative and helpful. Some people are just stupid......
+jordancorey
Haters gonna hate! I don't take it personally though as if you ever watch even children's cartoons they often have thousands of dislikes!
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+jordancorey It isn't the video they dislike - it's their own inability to do things as well that p!$$€$ them off.
Any video that has 50 times more likes than dislikes speaks for itself.
+DelTangBrav
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Even though I didn't "dislike" nor am I a "hater". It's probably because the technique used for the repair never included any "strengthening" to the area, just a band-aid. Should have added a mesh like Tape or Screen product after filling crack, and apply product over that to give it strength. Also fastening on both sides of crack (if allowable) Especially in an area of Movement (what it appears to be at a doorway entrance - on the HINGE side - (Heavy-duty hinge too @2:18). Hence the reason for the crack in the first place. Also adding support/strength to the door jamb would help too. Maybe the first guy who put up the door didn't take that step?
You want to add strength, not just a "band-aid", the area will be flexing throughout time with the door opening and closing. Hopefully it worked out for him in the long run? The rest of the work was good.
@@ultimatehandyman That is a lot of work ......i use plaster board fiberglass tape and grout it in place
I always wondered what the pros do to repair cracks, so many useful tips there thanks for this video
I'm glad the video helped
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Thank you Ultimate Handyman. Because of your videos, little rennovations don't seem so insurmountable.
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Very interesting your podcast. I have tried to fill in cracks in my plaster walls. The cracks seems to come back. I would be grateful for your advice. Thank you. Look forward to hear from you.
It might be a bit of structural movement.
Perhaps you could try using a more flexible filler, that might help and prevent it from cracking as much.
Great video no. Nonsense straight to the point.
I used zinserr white anti mould paint on mdf last week,I was amazed at the quality of this paint is and how easy to clean up after
+jerry o connor
I just decorated a whole flat with a friend and used Zinsser paint for almost everything. They make some awesome products!
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Amazing! My husband always uses some type of tape then plaster...."stuff". You make this simpler, I think you're using something different. I might be able to do this myself. Thanks!
Plaster is great for larger areas, but filler is much easier to apply and works great on cracks etc.
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@@ultimatehandyman Thank you for your reply, good to know. Our home is 116 years old and what begins as a small crack can quickly turn into a huge wall overhaul. I'm going to try and keep it down to a small crack.
Very clear instructive video. Although, I didn't see you accommodate for shrinkage as the filler dries.
Personally I leave it slightly bulged, so as it dries it shrinks a little. Yes it requires a small amount of extra sanding but as a much more even finish
Excellent video and extremely helpful to non-professionals
Glad it was helpful!
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my experience with crack repair in my own home is, v groove then brush on bondcrete to stabilise the crack and surrounding area, use a flexible sealant as any hard filler may crack again, will try this filler next time to see what happens,
It depends whether the cracks have stopped moving. In this property the cracks were settlement cracks, probably from when the flats were built 40-50 years ago. The Easi-fill is great for things like this and very easy to use.
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Brilliant video, really clear and easy to follow, thank you 👍
I’m glad you found the video useful
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Nice repair there! I sometimes use a reaming tool to dig out a valley, if it's a large area saves me hacking out with a Stanley! Also caulk I find tends to shrink and doesn't take paint as well as filler. Although good enough when on a job and it's all you got.
+Zed Man I have filled some quite large gaps with caulk on occasions, it's amazing how far a tube of caulk goes!Thanks for the comment ;-)
Excellent instruction! I am now inspired to do IT!
Many thanks! xoxo
Straight to the point... NO WAFFLE ❤
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mate your videos are soo helpful. Seriously can't thank you enough! Keep up the good work
+Marvellous is magic I'm glad the videos help ;-)Thanks for the comment
I agree the easyfill 20 was great to use and easy to sand.
I opened a crack to about 6 to 8mm V shape.
However 2 hours later the surface had cone a little concave like it had shrunk. No so much of a problem as I added a second filling (only a very tiny mix needed)
What caused it to shrink? Plaster was about 8mm thick and I took the v groove down to the blockwork under neath.
I don't know for certain, did you wet the crack first?
I have never had the easi-fill shrink yet, it has always been very easy to use for me.
Perhaps it was because the gap was so deep.
Do I have to spray with water first, because I had the same problem in the past the filling shrink.
I love this video. Been stressed over some wall cracks and I think this reassures me. I would still like to get someone with experience to do the job. What is the name of the person to contact. Just a painter & decorating company or actual plasterer?
Do you have to tape the crack ?
What a brilliant video.
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Hey, I like that filler. Frankly, I find its easier to get a good working consistency starting with a dry product. And ZInsser will never let you down.
+Chris Gonzales Absolutely, I always like mixing my own fillers etc. for that very reason.Zinsser products are excellent ;-)Thanks for the comment
Thank you for video. It’s helped me so much!
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Thanks so much for a lovely video really informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent, cheers for the water tip.
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Brilliant video and product - that part where it fills in a bit you've missed just after you've said the word KNIFE 2:00 is pure MAGIC ☺☺☺
+DelTangBrav
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It's difficult making a video when the narration is added afterwards. Normally I talk through the job as I do it but because the acoustics were terrible in this flat I had to record the sound afterwards. This means that I have to get the audio and video in some kind of synchronised order, which means cutting out little bits of the video to match the audio. It's much easier if you use still photos because you can easily make the photo appear for as long as you want, but you can't do the same with video ;-)
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+Ultimate Handyman It actually was brilliant you managed to get two sections of video joined - WITHOUT a jump cut. The only thing that gave it away was the little bit to the right of the crack that appeared to fill itself. I know the complexities of trying to edit video - wherever possible I always try to add the sound separately too.
Incidentally don't think I'm avoiding subscribing - I'm already subscribed in another channel name.
+DelTangBrav
Thanks, no worries about subcribing as I never check to see who is and who isn't subscribed ;-)
Normally I hit control D when I make a cut and it fades the two pieces together, but for some reason in the last few weeks that has stopped working, so now I have to drag the cross dissolve to the cut and the program works its magic!
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No faffing, nice video 👍🏼
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I use the same technique using durabond. I also fasten the plaster to the lathe with screws( Using a concrete drill bit) because I've never found a crack to be truly dormant. Great quick fix or when flipping a house.
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thanks for your videos man, i was really worried i had subsidence. I paid £600 to get a professional to take a look at my house and give me a report. turns out i was over reacting as all my cracks are hair line cracks and could be easily repaired as you have shown me. Cracks seem a lot worse than they are lol thanks again!
Cracks are always worrying, but most of the time they are settlement cracks, and nothing to worry about.
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Trouble with easi fill, is it's very weak, hence why it's easy to sand, better for face filling than larger cracks, Yiu could add PVA to the water mix to add strength, good video tho
nice filla,what I do is normally paint over filla with a darker paint couple of times,
+Philip Hoad Yes, you can do that as well, or apply a watered down mist coat.Thanks for the comment ;-)
Thanks for your video. I cant find Easyfill on a container.
They call it Gyproc Easifiller now (the ready mixed version) 👍
Can we not add pva to the gap instead of water?
Great vid, I have problems with the knife pulling the filler out of the crack when I scrape it along the length of the crack leaving a lip where the crack is when it drys
Have you tried wetting the knife- that might help
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Vanilla flavored protein powder to fill gaps... I normally use chocolate but vanilla gives it a nice color.
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LOL I immediately noticed your Nike Vapor court Advantage tennis shoes!
I just buy what fits and what is cheap LOL
I know some people that spend hundreds of pounds on clothes/trainers, but not me LOL
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@@ultimatehandymanWell, I play tennis so they jumped out at me!
@@thehandseesall LOL
I remember when I was a kid, all the other school kids used to take the Mickey out of my "TUF" trainers that my mum bought be from Tommy Balls (a famous shoe shop in Blackburn). They lasted me years ;-)
top work sir quick and easy for any diy user to do or use upon a job. :-)
+James Crofts
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Great tips. Thank you.
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What If it's wallpaper over the crack and the wallpaper is painter over?
Why not using mesh tape and joint compound?? I wanna know what is the difference
You can use mesh tape on plasterboard, as it might help. But it’s not needed on a solid wall, with backing coat of plaster and skim coat, as in this example 👍
im trying to paint my room. i have a large tub of drywall joint filler that was premixed, would that work?
It should work. The Gyrpoc easil fill is only a joint filling compound after all and I've been using that for years.
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Excellent presentation
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Great video. Well detailed.
+Faisal Y Thanks Faisal ;-)
Hi can u help please what do i get to fix the cracks coz i want to do it own my on i want to fix the cracks in our wall i hope i hear a reply thanks hips mate
You can use any type of wall filler that you can get, but I always use Gyproc easi-fill, as it is very easy to use 👍
But you could still see the repair after it was painted. Does there need to be more coats applied? Thanks for the showing how it’s done 👍🏼
Yes, this was only primed. Once the top coat has been applied you could not see the repair.
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Excellent demonstartion
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A crack that bad will always re appear!! All you’ve done is cover the problem of why it’s moved... either from blown plaster of movement of the building and brickwork!!!! Looks pretty tho 👍👍👍
I don't think a crack like this will reappear as its a settlement crack. The flats were built in the 1960's, from what I can gather.
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that's enough to prevent seeing it through the paint?
Yes, sure - providing you are not using pound-shop paint 😉
Very helpfull👍
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very good videos thank you
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Very helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful 👍
Thanks. Repairs like this always look good but the cracks invariably come back within a few months. How do you fix it permanently?
This is a permanent fix. The flats were built at least 50 years ago, the crack is a settlement crack and should not re-appear, once it’s repaired 👍
Its OK filling the crack but not for longterm can reopen again, personally not a bad idea use flexible sealent so its like movement joint however best way is to go bear brick remove the plaster replaster, thx handyman still great idea
It will be fine, the crack was a settlement crack and should not crack again.
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@@ultimatehandyman your welcome
Any reason why you didn't apply a mesh tape or fiba tape?
Not needed for a crack like this 👍
Why does the crack have to be made bigger? And have you made around a 1cm wide?
You can't fill the crack, if it's too small. You also need to make the crack V shaped 👍
Thanks for this video. Is there a reason you opened the gap up so much? It appears to only be 1-2mm at the start, but 10mm after you've opened it up.
+Robin M
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Yes, the plaster near the crack was soft and loose, so best to remove it until you get to the sound plaster or it could crack again.
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That makes complete sense, thanks! :)
Would adding PVA soulution into the crack help with the easyfill adhering to the brick ?
Yes, absolutely 👍
Very good video.
Please inform the composition of the material which has been filled in it and by what name it is known in India.
I use Gyproc Easi-fill but any decent quality general purpose filler will work.
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Does this level out the crack? What's best way to do that
Yes, this will level the crack out flush with the surface 👍
Have you got a video anywhere for cracks in lath and plaster ceiling many thanks
No, sorry.
But providing the laths have not pushed through the plaster (perhaps by weight from above), it should be similar to this video.
Great video. Every filler I have used always shrinks back a bit, so I have to overfill slightly, which can make for a lot of sanding down. Does easi-fill do that?
+ForestCat
I have not really filled any really deep holes with it yet, but it does not seem to shrink at all.
One one wall I filled about 40-50 small scrapes and shallow holes and just ran the sander over the whole wall and it gave a perfect finish.
a bit, but you only have to skim over it again it drys in about 4 hrs if you get the fast setting version its easy to rub down i used it for years its like the eight wonder of the world also another way is use some plasterboard adhesive first and then go over with easy fill the plaster board adhesive sets like rock but you cant paint it as it just peels off ,so PVA it and skim over with easyfill rub down and you have a permanent repair which will last forever
Another great video! I have used this method on the larger cracks but the wall has a number of hairline cracks in it too...very fine ones (the plaster is surprisingly good for 90 years old!). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!!!
You can get some paints that cover hairline cracks but I have never tried any of them.
If I was going to try them I would probably try www.zinsseruk.com/product/ceiling-pro-5-in-1/ as Zinsser make some superb products.
Will give it a go...cheers!
Great video, what is the best way to fix a crack that's running down the architrave and the wall
+bobsden25 Decorators caulk. I have filmed how to do it, but don't have time to edit it yet. It's just like using silicone though!Thanks for the comment
\thanks, i look forward to watch it.
Great video Utimate handyman as always. A plasterer once told me to use decorator's chaulk to fill in cracks as it is flexible so can withstand some minor movement. is the gyproc easi fill 20 a flexible filler? Thanks again for the excellent video
+william cheung
Thanks, Decorators caulk is good for minor cracks between surfaces that move such as between the wall and coving or door frames etc. I don't think the Easi-fill is flexible but it works well for damage like this as it's likely that the crack happened years ago due to settlement.
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+william cheung Decorator's caulk is fine for places like around door frames, along skirtings and in corners (between walls and ceilings as well), as +Ultimate Handyman said.
The problem is with bigger cracks like in this video - I don't think you'll get the same smooth finish, and can't rub it down level after.
Great video but how about repair cracks in inside corner angles please?
I've not filmed an internal corner, but I've done an external corner- th-cam.com/video/tl3IVPs8nms/w-d-xo.html
Repairing an internal corner is very similar.
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Is that filler water repellent? Thanks.
No, it is just internal filler 👍
You can use syring for small cracks for filling solution
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Thanks for the video, so no mesh is needed?
No, you don’t need scrim tape for a repair like this in plaster, although it would help if the wall was plasterboard/drywall 👍
good video...nice job
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Superb,just the ticket! 👍
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Excellent ! Thank You 'UltimateHandyman'
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Useful info in there !
+Jamie Dykes Thanks for the comment ;-)
Do you have any videos on how to fill cracks around windows and doors? Thanks in advance!
No, sorry. I did film one about 5 years back, but because of the light shining through the window, I could not use the video footage, as it caused the camera to darken the picture out!
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Ultimate Handyman no worries thanks for your reply!
Thanks for sharing !
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That was a great demo I will have to look out for that filler. How would you tackle plasterboard where the plaster has 'popped' off the nails/screws and some of the jointing tape has wrinkled and sort of shrunk back?
I'm not sure about that to be honest. I would be curious to find out what cause the plasterboard to pop off and also what has made the joint tape wrinkle as I have never heard of anything like that before!
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Great video
thanks :D
+Ben McKenna Thanks for the comment
Just my luck I cannot find this product locally or on amazon. Can you tell me where I can get this product in the United states? is there another product that works as well on plaster? Thanks!
Any decent make of filler should be fine.
Toupret is good, if you can get it. I only use Easi-fill because it is cheap and easy to sand down
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Great simple
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Great video. How do you ensure the tub doesn't smell sweet from protein in order to store the gyproc?
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I was thinking of doing the same but worry that pests will be attracted to the sweet smell. And esp if you mix the gyproc with water, will that become a sweet paste...
@@justintemp Once the container is washed out, it does not smell of anything. I also use an old protein powder container for storing cement, it lasts ages as the containers are air tight.
Maybe I don't wash it well enough 😂 soap and water but it still smells.... Guess the optimum nutrition protein I use is too sweet...
I tried to store grout and it became lumpy and hard rocks formed 😂
I just have in question. I know you didn’t do it here, but what are your thoughts on screwing or glueing above or below the crack?
It should be fine, if you need to screw above or below, as long as the wall plug does not go directly into the crack.
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Nice job
+Tomás Gerardo Guadarrama Sánchez Thanks for the comment ;-)
Do you need to strip any paint off before doing it?
Only if the paint is flaking. If the paint is not flaking, just follow the video and it should be fine 👍
What if it’s a stud wall? Plasterboard?
You can use the same technique, but if the crack is open at the back, you might have to put something in there to stop the filler falling right through the crack.
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Just wondering why you don't use expanding foam to fill in the crack first and then use PVA before using filler?
Thanks!
There is no need to, this crack was not that deep. I rarely use PVA unless i'm going a huge area, most of the time just wetting the area will suffice.
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Thanks. Wasn't expecting a response as this video was posted awhile ago but appreciate it.
Some use expanding foam all the time and pva the whole wall after filling and sanding which seems excessive, but each to their own I guess. I prefer filler and cover.
Wary of making holes in walls to use expanding foam!
The zinsser is good stuff. Expensive though!
@@justintemp Every Zinsser product I have ever used has been great, but like you say it is not cheap!
It's also quite thin as well so needs a few coats. I've used the 1 2 3 and perma white.
Need to cover metal architrave... Wonder if 1 2 3 would do that or if I need the red zinsser bin for metal primer.
Any idea what equivalent product you can get in the United States?
I'm not sure what fillers are available in the states, Toupret is a popular make over here.
Any filler will work, but some are easier to work with.
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Great video. Thx for posting.. Quick question if i may please. I've always used a ready mixed filler. Is it a better option to use plaster? Also, whats the vest way to smooth out small scuffs and marks in a plastered wall? Regards
+theTazman19
No, I would not use plaster.
I'm a fan of the Gyproc easi-fill, you can actually buy it ready mixed now especially for repairing wall damage.
The best way to fill small scuffs etc. is using easi-fill and a filling knife. You can get it so smooth that it barely needs sanding afterwards.
I have filmed how to repair a damaged wall, but don't have time to edit it yet!
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+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the info mate. Look forward to seeing the video in due course. Regards
+theTazman19
You are welcome ;-)
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What do you do if the crack has turned into a bulge? So the surface is no longer flush/ flat where the crack is
That normally means that the plaster has come detached from the wall behind. The only real fix for this is to knock off the loose plaster and refill the area, then sand it down and repaint. Just knock the bump first to ensure it sounds hollow, if it is solid, you might have a bigger problem.
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Ultimate Handyman fab! Thankyou!
Will this work for vertical crack which has been caused from slamming the door on the other side of the wall?
Yes, this should work on any crack, but of course it will reappear if people keep slamming the door.