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Sometimes, a home only needs a simple paint job to revitalise its interior. However, the only way to achieve stunning results is to ensure that the walls are well prepared. Unfortunately, hairline cracks can make painting a wall difficult. Sadly, most homeowners simply paint over hairline cracks hoping that it will fill and cover the openings. The approach never works, and it only leaves you with a shoddy wall when the paint begins to peel at crack points. The good news is that hairline cracks can be handled with relative ease. With the right tips, you can easily repair hairline cracks and restore your wall. 

Clean the Crack

Opening up a hairline crack is probably the last thing you could think about during repairs. Why make a gap any bigger during repair work? Well, you should not worry about making a hairline crack bigger because the idea is to clean out loose concrete, paint, or debris. Moreover, opening up a hairline crack facilitates the application of a filler solution. The best way to clean a hairline crack is to use a scraper or utility knife and gently run it along the crack. However, you need to be careful to avoid going too deep.

Fill the Crack with the Right Filler

Once a crack is clean, it is time to fill it up. Using the right filler is essential because using the wrong filling solution or joint compound exacerbates the problem. You should use a filler solution designed for interior cracks and not exterior walls. Some filler solutions are made of epoxy, while others are cement-based. Both solutions are excellent at making cracks watertight and ready for painting. While you can use a scraper to apply the filler solution of choice inside cracks, an injection gun is recommended. It allows you to push a filler paste deep inside cracks for better results. Remember to even out a surface by scraping away excess filler.  

Sand the Surface

When the filler has dried, the surface will be rough to the touch no matter how well you scraped away the excess. Since you cannot paint over the rough surface, you will need to smooth it over by sanding the spot. A sanding block with average grit will do the trick without damaging the rest of the wall. The rule of thumb is to be gentle and take your time. Once you are satisfied with the results, you can go ahead and apply paint. A good paint option is one formulated for hairline cracks.

For more information, contact a crack repair service.