Hairline Cracks on Walls: Causes and How to Paint Over Them
WALL REPAIRWhy hairline cracks appear, and the right way to fill and paint over them for good.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Hairline cracks are thin surface cracks in plaster or paint caused by drying shrinkage, heat and moisture movement, or a weak paint film. To
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Wall Putty vs Primer: What Goes First?
SURFACE PREPHalf of all site arguments start here. Putty and primer do different jobs, and the order you apply them decides how long your paint lasts.Updated July 2026•6 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Primer goes first. On new plaster the proven sequence is one coat of cement primer,
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How to Prepare New Plaster for Painting
SURFACE PREPPaint fails on new plaster for one reason: the wall was not ready. Here is the full curing, cleaning and priming sequence that makes paint last.Updated July 2026•8 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Let new cement plaster cure for 4 to 6 weeks, confirm it is dry
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New Home Painting Checklist: From Bare Plaster to Finish
NEW HOMEPainting a brand new house? Follow this step-by-step checklist so your first coat lasts for years, not months.Updated July 2026•8 min read•By The Turbolux TeamShort answer: To paint a new home the right way, let fresh plaster cure for at least 28 days, then work in order: level the
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