How to repair or fill small or hairline cracks in cement render walls.

[@Petite43]

I am so happy to run across your video. I accidentally scrap a wall, and your tutorial was a live saver, I'm a 56 yr. single woman doing repairs around my house, my sons were busy, so I did it myself, and I was able to go to home depot and do a color match for $3 ( if you bring them a quarter size , they can match any color, cost me almost $10 for everything, I'm going to put a second coat today, and paint it tomorrow. THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!!

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[@51sheri]

Watched your video, followed the simple instructions and I am so pleased with the perfect results! Thank you very much!!!

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[@MiniLuv-1984]

Always useful and fast facts/techniques delivery- no fluff and excess talking...thanks. Our friends in the northern hemisphere should take a leaf out of your book.

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[@aouzo3573]

Aussies are straight to the point and effective - no BS

[@paulus4222]

You mean the Yanks, I hope. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MiniLuv-1984]

@@paulus4222 Yeah, I guess "northern hemisphere" is a pretty broad brush...Canadians too tend to beat around the bush too. It feels like they are trying to fill the time slot, but I think they focus more on setting the scene etc...still useless waste of time for me.

[@MJ-pt4lk]

Thank you sir....I am in Ballarat in Vico... We like most of the country have movement in our footing and cracks are the result....This is the best fix I have seen....Thanks mate 🤙

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[@sergiobaerga3174]

would you recommend this? or something else for high humidity and heat year around in the caribbean? especially for ceiling cracks?

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You will need a product the expands and contracts with the weather so yes you could use this product. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@riffraff8490]

I've learned something new. Great video.

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[@teteachanmari6478]

I am very happy your video..could you tell what type of sealer you used

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You mean the sealant, it is an acrylic gap sealant, s20 by poly. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

[@sarahwilson1734]

Thank you so much, your video has saved me loads of money!

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[@carolyngibbs5912]

Would I use the same method for a concrete foundation wall? I had a foundation pro check the hairline crack and he told me to paint it but I found out if I use a sealant, it will keep water out. I live in the floodplains so keeping water out is very important to me

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You could use the same method but you will still need to paint after. There is a product called brushable bitumen, its a membrane that will stop the water, its often used for painting inside of guttering and rain water tanks to stop leaks. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@dano4700]

You are a champion mate. I was just about to balls up the back wall. Many thanks. Cheers from the West.🇦🇺

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[@roxiesworldoffun2135]

Always been told to open the crack before filling. 🤔 will try this.

[@howtopaintinfo]

Yes on old plaster you should open the crack a bit mainly to get rid of all the loose plaster etc. This is cement render and its a lot harder, it generally gets hair line cracks which can be filled as in video. Don't forget to Like, Share & Subscribe

[@SupaLilMommy]

Did you use Polyafil flexible gap sealer? Trying to research the Polyafil gap filler but I can't find one that says it's acrylic

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I use a flexible acrylic gap sealant, it comes in tubes. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@vitoralcobia1099]

I real injoy your technique... Master

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[@luisarodriguez6568]

Great job. God bless you and your business! Greetings!

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[@DeanScorch]

Would you recommend a light sanding after apply sealant?

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You need to leave it smooth so should be no need to sand after. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@Pet47531]

Would this method work ok on fine cracks in internal plasterboard and paint?

[@howtopaintinfo]

You would be best of using an internal filler rather than gap sealant. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@klcheong]

Hi, What is the compound or material use to fill the crack ?

[@howtopaintinfo]

An acrylic sealant. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@minecraftluva73]

Would I use this to fill holes on exterior from putting up plywood?

[@howtopaintinfo]

No, you would use linseed oil putty or an external fill, gap sealant isn't the best product to use when filling nail holes. You are better off using a product you can sand smooth. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@luckyles]

What a great demo, thanks for tips.

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[@tk7615]

Hi, thanks that was very helpful. can you please make a video on larger cracks.

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Ok , I do have one just need to edit it, see what I can do. Have a happy new year.. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

[@narendraganji2319]

Thank you very much for you have shared very useful information.please share equipment name and materials name to us .

[@howtopaintinfo]

See what I can do. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@gregoryrothwell3640]

Good Day Can this method be used to fill hairline cracks in Garage concrete floors? I plan on painting my my floor with rustoleum epoxy floor paint. Do you think that will fill in hairline cracks. Thanks

[@howtopaintinfo]

Epoxy paints can vary in viscosity so depends on the paint it might fill some of the hair line cracks. You could always apply one coat and fill what ever cracks are remaining or decided which cracks will fill with a second coat and fill the ones you know paint won't fill. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@rufascar9512]

Great info 👍🏼👍🏼. What gap sealant did you use?

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Polyfilla S20 gap sealant. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@gigatywing3483]

I'm a kiwi and looking to buy a 1950s roughcast home. You think it would be same cement material?

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Roughcast still should be cement based. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@gigatywing3483]

@@howtopaintinfo thanks. Do you think it wicks water ? I have noticed afew cracks and when I looked under house at piles i could see where it's leaking rain water through to the concrete skirting

[@vanpham745]

Thanks. It is great video. How long does it last?

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[@Prizm44]

@@howtopaintinfo 😂 I'm pretty sure he's asking how long before the cracks appear again 😅

[@Mike-sr7vr]

Great technique

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[@dave1secondago]

great info man , I always love your uploads

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[@niall690able]

hoodie Is that Dave?

[@dave1secondago]

yes it is im looking for a wife ?

[@firstnamelastname59]

@@dave1secondago have you got any pegs?

[@dave1secondago]

@@firstnamelastname59 got a few left lol

[@oli230]

Is that a silicone gap sealant that's needed or some other type of filler?

[@howtopaintinfo]

No, it's an acrylic sealant that can be painted over. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@Youjuan100]

@@howtopaintinfo I have to compound and paint the concrete wall after filling the hairline cracks that are in the wall. Could I use painters caulk?

[@HektorBandimar]

Good video mate, useful info.

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[@smellthecoffee5314]

excellent video - thanks

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[@DaveSomething]

thanks, mate! love the accent, Tasmania?

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[@DaveSomething]

@@howtopaintinfo I did =)

[@Ro66y_C]

Great tips, many thanks for the video!

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[@prembajwa57]

Thanks Mate ....helpful

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[@andrewlopez5767]

Thanks 🙏

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[@passkat]

Thanks for uploading very helpful

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[@jaydinepahuru227]

Thank you for sharing🙂👍

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[@kanshaonline]

Very useful tip 👍

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[@hatemc2617]

I use bond crete before i apply any gap fillers. Much stronger

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[@Rael39]

Thanks. That was very helpful.

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[@monte4955]

Awesome as always Thanks👍

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[@andremcheileh6572]

great video brother

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[@ronniehmar9795]

What is the name of that thing you use to fill the cracks

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Acrylic gap sealant. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@RickMenHome]

There are so many different acrylic gap sealents, can you provide a specific product brand name? I was looking at the shelley range.

[@RickMenHome]

Btw can I use this techique on cement rendered interior walls?

[@MoneyMan300008779797]

What did you use ?

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[@jatindersingh5394]

In interior cement board wall there are some cracks , so is there some specific material or way to repair the cracks in cement board wall. I used Teeraco joint compound .

[@howtopaintinfo]

A flexible filler would be good as cement sheeting is very ridgid and the slightest knock on the wall might open up the crack. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

[@fleetingdreams5733]

very useful thank u!

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[@santiagoconde5127]

What is the name of the sealant sir? Tnx

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Acrylic gap sealant.. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@scooterboy3676]

Big thumbs up!

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[@waynejohn2567]

I made a mess can I sand off or?

[@howtopaintinfo]

You can try to scape it off or sand but make sure you don't start sanding off the render or you could be left with a worn area that will stand out. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@waynejohn2567]

@@howtopaintinfo thank you and will do cheers mate

[@davy999]

"when they get to certain size you will have to fill them with a compound filler rather than a caulking compound". Can anybody tell me what would be what in the UK?

[@howtopaintinfo]

Yes that is true, use a flexible compound if you can. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@davy999]

@@howtopaintinfo thanks for the prompt reply. But my question was what is a 'compound filler' and how does it differ from a 'caulking compound'

[@lisas5913]

@@davy999 I think a compound filler is like Builders bog and is not flexible, and Acrylic sealant is flexible and is made from Acrylic resins; probably best to use a flexible sealant in a crack which could move

[@LoveJesus5165]

Anyone know what he just used?

[@howtopaintinfo]

It was an acrylic caulking compound. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@joshopinion]

Hi, would this also work for larger cracks? Thanks

[@howtopaintinfo]

Depends on how large, there is a point when it should be filled with a filling compound and a good measure would be if you can put a coin in the crack then a more solid filler should be used. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

[@mjk8292]

Thanks for sharing the info.

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[@davidmackay9270]

Nice demo but don't know what type of product you are using.

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I'm using an acrylic caulking compound. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

[@deemarty6618]

Noice. Thanks.

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[@paragonhandyservice]

Great info thanks!!!

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[@flowergrowersmith449]

Grouse - thanks.

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[@cjtathome]

Black belt 🥋

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[@robertwrites925]

Wish I watched this before I done my plastering. There is plaster all over the place and I ended up chasing the plaster all over the wall.

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[@astroboy3507]

Nice I would have scraped the other way your way is better less no more gaps on the wall!!! 👌

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[@kmmanoj3376]

Lowda

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