Why is my new plaster cracking?
Fine hairline cracks in new plaster are usually shrinkage as it dries and are easily filled. Wide, spreading or stepped cracks point to movement or an application problem and should be checked by a plasterer.
- Drying too fast (direct heat) increases shrinkage cracking.
- Cracks along board joints suggest missing tape.
- Cracks that reopen after filling need investigation, not another fill.
Need this done by a local plasterer?
plasterers who handle repairs in SwindonNext question: How many bags of plaster do I need per m²?
Local plasterer boards by Swindon area
- Old Town SN1
- Stratton St Margaret SN2
- Parks Area SN3
- Ridgeway Fringe SN4
- West Swindon SN5
- Highworth & Rural North-East SN6
- North Swindon SN25
- Blunsdon SN26
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