Cracks on the walls in a new apartment - how to fix them?

Very little is said about the use of new houses or apartments. Meanwhile, These buildings require appropriate repairs. In the first year, the building is stabilized on the ground and can slightly settle. Sometimes unsightly cracks on the walls also appear. certainly, It is worth knowing, What are the cracks of the walls in the new house are something normal, and which indicate the shortcomings of construction work. Below we will answer the question, how to remove cracks on the walls, and also what are the most common reasons for their formation.

Deep and surface cracks on the walls. Is there anything to worry about?

Cracking walls have not too pleasant appearance, but, Not every crack is a formidable problem. Surface cracks can occur in any new and used building, They may not pose any danger and do not indicate the shortcomings of the design. Most often they arise on the walls of the partitions, made from plasterboard plates (especially at the junction of the plates).

Surface cracks can also occur as a result of natural tension of building materials. The so -called cracking cracks can have before 3 mm in width and shape resemble a web. The surface cracks in the walls in the new house are most often formed above the holes of the window, door and on frame partitions. These places are especially exposed to stresses.

Crack repair is relatively simple, And we can easily fulfill it on our own. The problem appears then, when the cracks on the walls are deep, They go through the entire plaster, and, What is even worse through the walls. Cracks are especially dangerous, which are on the connection of the ceiling and walls-duct. Such damage may indicate the disadvantages of the design, buildings and pose a threat to the safety of residents. Deep cracks between the wall and the ceiling talk about that, that the overlap is sags. Owners of new apartments should in this situation contact the developer, with whom the contract was signed.

How to remove cracks on the wall?

Small cracks on the walls in a new house or apartment (less 3 mm width) can be closed using a conventional putty. It must be selected depending on the type of plaster. You will find all the necessary information on the packaging of the product. Remember, that the mass is intended for plaster cement limestone cannot be used to repair gypsum plasters (And vice versa).

Crack repair relatively simple. First you should protect the room accordingly. It will be good to use the film, which will protect furniture and floor. Plastering mass can cause discoloration of some materials, And after drying it will be quite difficult to remove. Therefore, the protection of the premises will save cleaning time.

We apply the mass to a dry and cleaned wall. The maximum thickness of the solution should not exceed 2 mm. It will be more convenient to apply a plaster mass using a small spatula. After we wait until it dries and clean the place with small sandpaper. After grinding and removal of dust, a fragment of the wall, Just paint.