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Hairline Cracks on Walls: Causes and How to Paint Over Them
Short answer: Hairline cracks are thin surface cracks in plaster or paint caused by drying shrinkage, heat and moisture movement, or a weak paint…
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Wall Putty vs Primer: What Goes First?
Short answer: Primer goes first. On new plaster the proven sequence is one coat of cement primer, then two thin coats of wall putty,…
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How to Prepare New Plaster for Painting
Short answer: Let new cement plaster cure for 4 to 6 weeks, confirm it is dry and dust-free, sand lightly, repair defects, then apply…
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New Home Painting Checklist: From Bare Plaster to Finish
Short answer: To paint a new home the right way, let fresh plaster cure for at least 28 days, then work in order: level…
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