Small hair-cracks on plaster repairing

POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM

There are cases of small hair cracks existing on the surface of plaster. They should be covered with a product be flexible enough to withstand thermal expansions, protecting our masonry.

a) Application of base coat plaster in thick layer

b) Strong contractions in the substrate

c) Plaster without fiberglass

d) Normal cracking after time

e) Possible coatings application with improper weather conditions

SOLUTION

STEP 1: Clean thoroughly the surface from dust and loose particles, with a brush

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STEP 2: Priming of surface with STATUS DUR, solvent based primer

STEP 3: As soon as primer gets dried, fix irregularities of surfaces by covering small cracks with STATUS 100% ACRYLIC PUTTY

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STEP 4: If there are bigger levelling needs, please apply STATUS ONE COVER

STEP 5: Application of STATUS ALL WEATHER in two layers

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ADVANTAGES: High Flexibility – Permanent Protection against Moisture

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