Tips to repair the damage to the walls of your property

Tips to repair the damage to the walls of your property

The walls are one of the most important components of a structure, for this reason, it is necessary to keep them in good condition and free of any cracks or holes that could seriously damage the structure. Although it is always advisable to hire the services of a certified contractor, there are occasions when it is possible to perform these repairs yourself (even if you are not an expert)

In this article, we will tell you some tips to repair the damage to the walls of your property.

How to start?

In many cases the walls or ceilings of the house do not look the best way due to the cracks that cause the passage of time, humidity or poorly applied repairs, fortunately, it is easy to remedy these damages without much effort.

A damaged wall affects the symmetry of our house, no matter how small the fissure is, sometimes it is annoying to see a wall with problems. Besides, cracks can also be points of moisture contamination.

To repair damaged walls, the first step is to know what type of material is more convenient to fill. Each wall has a different composition, so materials with special characteristics will be needed.

Plaster walls

If the damaged wall is made of plaster, you will have to use the same material (it may be different but it must be at least the same color and, preferably, of greater durability). Applied with the material, this would be the first layer. Remember that the plaster often shrinks just before drying completely, so you must add a second coat to finish. Once the second layer dries, pass sandpaper to the surface to smooth it.

Concrete walls

For concrete walls, do not apply wet concrete to the hole immediately. If you do this, the concrete will spill out and leave with another mess to clean. Before pouring the concrete into the hole, try to get something that can make the concrete stand on itself while it dries inside. A metal mesh can be used, since it can easily enter the hole without obstructing the flow of fresh concrete. Once you have this bra ready, pour a layer of wet concrete. Repeat the procedure several times while the last layer dries until filled.

The holes in the wooden walls are a bit more complicated to fix, mainly because there are relatively few materials that mimic the texture and appearance of the wood. But fortunately, some materials can do this, such as standard wood putty. Just as you applied the plaster material, you can do it with the wood putty using a special spatula. This time you will not have to wait for the layers to dry to reapply the putty. After filling, use sandpaper to level the surface and you’re done.

How to repair the cracks

In many cases the appearance of cracks in the walls of the house is inevitable, so it is best to act as soon as they appear to avoid further damage.

If the cracks are small (they should not be wider than 3 mm), the repair is simple and quick. You should apply a little plaster or plastic coating and try to penetrate the crack. Let it dry, sand a little and paint the same color as the wall.

If the crack is not so small and its width exceeds 5 millimeters, its arrangement will be a bit more complicated. The first thing will be to chop the wall with the help of a chisel to open the crack. You can also scrape the edges of it a little and allow the plaster or putty to grip better. Then you have to remove the remains of dust with the help of a brush.

Then moisten the area and prepare a mixture of lime. With a spatula cover the entire crack well, let it dry and with fine-grit sandpaper proceed to sand to eliminate imperfections.

Finally, it paints the color of the wall, this work generates a lot of dust, so it is convenient to do it with a well-ventilated environment and cover the furniture in the room.

Remember that it is always advisable to conduct a property survey before any repairs you intend to make on your property. HICH LTD offers the best property survey services in the UK, request our services here!

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