Cracks on the ceiling appear unexpectedly and quickly grow. Therefore, it is advisable to embellish them. But how to get rid of them and what to do? We will find out: consider the most popular methods of combating this attack, which have shown well in practice and are available to fulfill their own at home.
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If the cracks are small, simply disguise them with the help of such an inexpensive and practical material as the ceiling polystyrene foam tile. It can be glued independently, without attracting assistants. When glue material, cracks and differentials should not be on the joints formed between the tiles, as they will not stand firmly, and it will not get rid of cracks.
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In addition, you can repair. With a small depth of cracks and small, their number will help point shtlock. However, in this case, the subsequent finishing of thick wallpaper is necessary. Through thin can be noticeable to the places that you covered, and we will have to apply a light water-emulsion paint by making several layers to obtain a uniform color.
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In the case of small cracks, cracking is also possible. Clean them from the particles that peel and hang out, load the surface, including adjacent, ground penetration soil. Then the deepening is exactly filled with a spacion solution, which dries during the day. After that, it is necessary to sand cracks so that they become smooth. By making such manipulations, the ceiling can be painted, hugged with wallpaper.
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If the ceiling deep and large cracks, it is necessary to competently approach the problem, otherwise the design may lose strength. In this case, use to fill cracks handy tools. Amiss even lengths of fabric, cut into strips, which are hammered into cracks. A separate leg lock on top of the recess. The filler may be used ordinary PVA glue, and the top layer should be applied putty. Seal will fracture with masking grid, since it has excellent wear resistance, fabric or gauze.
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Special sealants are used for sealing cracks. In the selection of tools it is important to consider the composition of building materials, of which the ceiling is made, and to take into account the level of humidity that is installed in the room. Bathroom and kitchen take a waterproof sealant. Completely fill the crack sealant, level surface. You can use a brush or spatula. When the composition hardens, cut off the excess with a sharp instrument.
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Prepare a solution of gypsum plaster and chalk. When using it, the crack is recommended thoroughly moistened. Otherwise, it will have no effect, and the recesses arise again. To clean it is not only potholes, but the land in their radius. The gypsum mixture is applied like ordinary plaster and - in several layers with drying of each.
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To prevent cracking, it is recommended to paste serpyanku previously plastered surface to avoid the appearance of bubbles. Top serpyanku also necessary to apply a layer of putty.
Remember that the potholes and cracks in the ceiling indicate the possible shrinkage of the building. Moreover, their appearance provoke leaks in sewers and violation overlaps strength. It is therefore important not only to properly seal the crack, but also to identify and eliminate the cause of its occurrence.