New build cracks

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by Jay459, Aug 4, 2016.

  1. Jay459

    Jay459 Member

    Bought new build there is November, had a lot of cracks since then which i know is the norm. We just had it painted white all round on the cheap as I knew it would be needing redone..

    Wife wants to buy expensive paint for downstairs, are we safe enough or could there possibly be more cracks...?
     
  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    New builds.....that's a problem for the life of the building, timber frames always on the move.
     
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  3. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Work in a timber frame bungalalow have to agree with astramax it's moving all the time.

    Any leaks or damp can be an issue also.


    not sure how you repaired the cracks but I have heard its best to use a flexible filler.
     
  4. Neil1987

    Neil1987 Member

    How new is the house is it walls ad ceilings that are cracking
     
  5. Jay459

    Jay459 Member

    Yea, walls and ceilings, I've did one room and will see how it goes, filled cracks using flexi filler. House was finished before christmas..
     
  6. Neil1987

    Neil1987 Member

    Phone house builder they will need to sort it
     

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