Perfect for skirting, architraves and staircases, where movement is possible - its flexible formula moves with the substrate and won't crack. Key Takeaway: The key takeaway is that improper surface preparation, low quality paint, and temperature fluctuations can all lead to cracking of exterior wall paint. Temperature fluctuations can also lead to paint cracking on interior walls, as extreme temperatures can cause the paint film to expand or contract, resulting in cracks forming in the finish.

As you’re watching for abnormalities on your walls, look for very small cracks similar to those at the top of the image above. Fortunately, it is possible to prevent your paint from cracking and achieve your desired finish if you prepare and apply the paint properly. Simply enlarge the cracks slightly using a scraper (fillers don't work well in hairline cracks), dust off and fill with a suitable product such as Polycell Trade Interior filler. Before you charge ahead and start following the tutorial below on your walls, use the small scrap piece of wood you have to give the technique a go. These little holes needs to be ‘filled in’ first or the paint will be absorbed and at worse it can cause cracking, at best, it absorbs too much paint which can be expensive.

Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s cracking, blistering, or flaking, because it’s deteriorating and can cause lead-contaminated dust to be released into the air. It may be a broken DPC, leaking gutter or just poor ventilation, but the potential problems include adhesion failure, blistering, flaking, promotion of moulds and staining. While the technique is straightforward, stray splatters of glue could spoil a sofa or chest of drawers. This means it can end up costing more in the long run as you are more likely to have to touch up and repaint it sooner.

Mould flourishes in conditions of high humidity, poor ventilation and on surfaces with a high moisture content. Polycell SmoothOver has been formulated to cover over old-fashioned textured surfaces, giving them a smooth finish. By routinely looking for smaller cracks, you’ll be able to avoid pricier renovations and replacements of your walls’ paint in the future. We haven’t just added random products we’ve hand selected what we would recommend to use with Polycell Crack Free Ceilings Flexible Paint Smooth including our most suitable tools for application and preparation. If the surface isn't properly prepared before painting, it can cause the paint to crack and peel over time.It's flexible paint formulation uses Polyfilla technology to not only cover cracks but prevent them from reappearing. Start applying glue to the first section, using different amounts of glue with each stroke to create a combination of larger and smaller cracks across the wall.