Cracks Around Coving How To Fix Permanently

[@thetreeoflifegardeningserv9590]

Hi there , What filler were you using and the filler won't crack after a while beetwen the ceiling and cove?

[@ekaterinays9485]

I have fixed a part of living room coving by using your method. It worked very well. Thank you so much for sharing ideas and knowledge.

[@gjt2209]

I’ve learnt so much from you over the years and my skills and finish have massively improved. Looking forward to part 2, although I already know the end result will be top drawer.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.. Will hopefully be doing a video on the painting

[@anthonyb8600]

Brilliant as usual - and such neat and tidy work too! I'm going to be fixing a hairline crack in my ceiling soon so I'm going to follow you're example and open the crack up to take the filler. There seem to be so many fillers on the market- powder, pre-mixed, fine surface, deep crack, quick drying, big brands, own brands that it's a bit of a nightmare choosing the correct one. I'll probably buy a tube of one of the big brand pre mixed fillers unless you recommend something else? Keep up the great work and really useful videos!!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks... ready mixed can be handy but if you have a lot to do then mix your own..

[@miker8149]

Considering the state of that coving its looking good, many thanks👍👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@ratchriat1716]

that's what I call a proper fixings.

[@victorgiuliani524]

When I heard the water I thought someone was having a wee… yes painters dream indeed with on suite toilet.. great video again 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@reesernhr836]

Cracking work as usual! No pun intended 😃 can’t wait to see the finished article 👍🏻

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks

[@Tholius]

Thanks. I appreciate your attention to detail. Learning DIY in a new home, so trying to genuinely understand. Anyone- pls help. Why doesn't the gap filler that's added into those holes you've created not pushing the coves out more? Am I also mistaken in thinking a gap filler is not 'glue'- so why would it strengthen the bond between the wall and cove? Thank you

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Only the required amount of foam and it does act like glue. Multipurpose.. thanks

[@Tholius]

@@PaintingandDecorating Two q 1 How do you know how much to use? 2 Can you provide the brand you're using, or the ingredient so I can research & buy equivalent product. We're in Australia

[@cameronwallis7024]

Nice tidy thorough work! Another additional precaution would be to use cornice adhesive(plaster with an adhesive in it), push it in behind the cornice/moulding before pinning it back. I also screw up through the cornice into the ceiling joists, and can do the same for the walls if it’s a timber frame house, a bit more effort on brick. The foam is a nice easy way thought to fill and hold everything together.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@IbrahimAbdullah-he4nx]

What filler are you using

[@hfs83]

Thanks for this, maybe i can make mine look better with what you have said. That being said i have many cracks that just seem to re-appear in some areas.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks... following my method cracks should never return..

[@renostubbs8504]

Nice job mate,what is the name of that filler that you used??

[@drunkrussians8643]

what a great way to fix this! I am looking into a huge project with many cracks!

[@marcinkolanowski5167]

I’m just re-wiring my house and doing a lot of work on it. The coving in my house isn’t the prettiest. Would you ever recommend changing coving to a new one rather than repairing? I’m trying to work out if I should be trying to fix it or change it all. Thank you

[@PaintingandDecorating]

That really depends how rough it looks. Replacing like for like won't really change the look, unless it's badly fitted. Thanks

[@MarcGray1990]

Nice and thorough mate! Will be watching day 2 video 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers mate.

[@davidwilson5073]

outstanding tradesman your video so helpful thanks for all you do

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@plummetplum]

Nice job. I want to buy some dust sheets ideally with a plastic layer to stop paint. Can you recommend some and where to buy? Many thanks

[@elwood62]

Looks good. Just curious, why don’t you nail the trim back to the wall or ceiling?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Better to do it this way will last longer.. thanks

[@cannontrodder]

Could you use a hard stop here? I’m guessing you don’t bother when you are going to prime anyway?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

No need at this point as Jo paint has been applied yet. Hard stop is usually only used after the first coat of paint for fine filling. Thanks

[@chrispurkiss1491]

Interesting video. I am plagued with the coving cracking away from the wall in my bedroom. The wall was originally the outer wall (brick) of part of an extension and became the inner wall of our bedroom so was plastered over. Periodically the bottom edge of the coving has gaps in the bedroom but not the other side of the wall. Amy clues as to why this should happen as it's a real pain to have to keep filling in, especially over the wardrobe (not good for an 82 year old)

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Sounds like one side is not fitted correct maybe not enough adhesive. Follow the video and it will be fine.. thanks

[@chrispurkiss1491]

@@PaintingandDecorating Thanks for the reply. Making attempt to fix the issue but having trouble getting adhesive inside the gap most seems on the outside like a seal. From your experience which is the best adhesive filler to use? I assume the expanding form is used to improve the adhesion, not seen that done before.

[@LS-td3dz]

What an improvement, good job done.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video fantastic job 🇬🇧👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you

[@AC-gm6bq]

Love your videos. So much good advice.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Is that an expanding foam adhesive you are using?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Gap filling expanding foam. Thanks

[@Enpassantful]

Yes it is, be no point using it otherwise. Soudal Genius Gun Gap.👍

[@philsavage858]

Question will the joint 🤔 not re crack as mine did later on any ideas

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Practice, number of reasons it could re-crack. But difficult to know without seeing it myself, and the total method you used. thanks

[@johnchown3539]

Do you dampen the hole with PVA water mix before adding foam

[@geoffreycasey875]

Can I ask what anti.mould you used to wipe it down? Thanks 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Used some Zinsser mould wash.. and anti mould liquid in paint. Thanks

[@simoningle3543]

great vid , what filler you using ? Colour looks almost like a putty ..

[@daveh1081]

First class as usual mate!👍👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@chaddamp2894]

I just keep learning from you..thanks as always !!

[@mreh145]

Won't the filler crack when coving moves...isn't the job of the caulk to accommodate movement of the 2 different materials? Thanks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Your coving should not move if it is something is wrong. thanks

[@mohammadazzu9051]

Any follow up video?

[@serge.crispino418]

Perfect !! Great Tradesman !!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@orbitalforest]

Solid as a rock now mate 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks

[@Pan1man4]

Every post is a "Gem" cheers.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@highdefp-rm7zg]

great vid.. thanks... ,my room is almost identical ...

[@Enpassantful]

I would have used caulk on the bigger cracks, fine surface filler on hairline cracks. And the adhesive foam of course to stick the coving back on.

[@hamiltonlowry1018]

Love going into a home when ever thing is move out of the way for the painter 💡💡 o the painter will move it as usual

[@orbitalforest]

Even worse when they've literally just left the room as in normal use , ornaments etc everywhere . Glad i don't do domestics any more , right pain in the arse.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Difficult every customer is different most try to remove everything.. some houses are small so no where to put things.. I have literally painted around people in small houses... it can be testing at times you can only walk around the room to get to the other corner.

[@456Brian]

question why don't you use a foam gun great video tho looking forward to the next one

[@craigthomas2402]

Unfortunately you'll never permanently stop cracking only a stop gap

[@EggsForDessert]

Why has it cracked so much though?

[@michaelstojsavljevic8453]

Spatulas from IKEA the best for filling coving trust me… very flexible

[@duckula316]

Why has this happened?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Walls not scratched to take adhesive may be wrong adhesive as well. Thanks

[@markworledge]

It would be quicker to take the coving down and refix new

[@painterman8863]

Fair play to your work ethics but moving a wardrobe is not your job imo.Unless They are paying for it ,I bet it was full aswell. I don't move wardrobe unless they are empty and they sign a disclaimer . I had a old mfi wardrobe collapsed on me once and it cost me.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks you do need to take certain precautions.

[@painterman8863]

@@PaintingandDecorating I do mate,but accidents happen and it your responsibility in the end. When I look at a job I tell them from the start if they want me to move wardrobe then they have to be emptied. They won't pay you if you do your back in mate. Get yourself some furniture sliders to put underneath does make it easier. 👍

[@andrewmcgeorge7820]

Not have been cheaper to buy a new pack of coving? Throw in the price of your materials and time?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

More work really... you have to remove old cut new replace and fill. Thanks

[@andrewmcgeorge7820]

@@PaintingandDecorating Fair enough. Looking forward to the finished job.

[@waynemoate9401]

Get some furniture sliders, it will save your back..

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes should do..

[@Vlad_Pa]

What has he done can’t watch 13 mins for quick short answer

[@ihavenoname6724]

I was so confused when I saw the title because I read it as "Cracks around Covid," 😂

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yep.. thought that on the thumb nail.. thanks

[@l1u1c1k]

Client should empty things with you should not be responsible for damage bed goes out the room completely

[@AndrewGardner-v5g]

Not our job to move heavy furnuture