How do cracks appear?
Repairing cracks in walls. This is a question that every homeowner would like to know the answer to, but first let’s understand how this problem arises.
It is very common to see cracks, some thicker than others, in some houses. The causes of their appearance are diverse, ranging from damage due to poor construction, humidity, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.), strong shocks, among other causes, so many people are looking for a solution to cover these cracks, we will explain some alternative solutions and some tricks with practical guidelines on how to do it.
Repair the crack step by step.
Before starting any work, we need to clean the work area thoroughly, so that it is dry and free of any garbage or dust. we need some components and materials to repair the problem, such as Walltek Exterior Repair Putty, and paint to correct and disguise the place where the putty was applied, elastic and crack-resistant paint.
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- Clean the façade thoroughly.
- Remove debris, peeling paint or dust.
- Surface must be dry, free of dust and moisture or water
- Apply Walltek Exterior Repair Putty
to cracks or crevices, applying well into the crack. - Smooth the repair compound as much as possible so that it is flush with the wall.
These repair compounds not only cover cracks, they also prevent cracks and fissures from appearing in the future.
- After the putty has dried overnight, first apply a coat of paint to disguise the area where the putty has been applied. This should be a paint such as our Sollflex Areado for textured walls or Sollflex Liso for smooth walls. These products have waterproofing capacity and excellent elasticity and weather resistance.
- Afterwards, we’ll paint the entire panel or front of the house with a good 100% acrylic paint such as our Solláqua Plus AC.
Above all, it’s important to carry out all these steps so that the job goes smoothly.
