How to fill cracks in staircase panelling

Task difficulty: Quite easy

The staircase panelling in the hall has cracks all round the panels due to general shrinkage of the infill panels caused by the central heating drying out the wood. We have a similar problem with our panelled doors - these also have ugly cracks around each panel. Being flexible, Flexible Gap Polyfilla bonds strongly and moves with the wood, giving a long lasting and professional finished effect will make you glad you chose the best product for the task.

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Step by step process

  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    First scrape out any old filler or flaking paint and vacuum away the debris.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Next, apply Polycell Flexible Gap Polyfilla straight from pack, pushing the filler into the gap to ensure that it is properly applied and creates a good bond.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Finally, wipe away any residual filler and then leave to dry. Flexible Gap Polyfilla can be left as a ideal repair or can be sanded and overpainted.

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