How to cover stains and hairline cracks on your ceilings
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- Cover furniture and carpets.
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- Ensure that the surface is clean, dry and sound. Seal new, bare and porous surfaces with a suitable plaster sealer.
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- Fill any cracks larger than hairline with Polyfilla before applying.
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- For best results on smooth ceilings use a short pile (up to 5mm, 3/16).
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- Stir before use and transfer to a roller tray for easy roller loading.
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- Apply evenly and avoid overspreading.
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- Crack-Free Ceilings can be applied by brush - load generously and avoid overspreading.
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- Touch in corners, edges and around light fittings with a small brush.
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- Surface will be touch dry after 2-3 hours.
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- A second coat may be applied once the first coat is fully dry (overnight).
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- Remove any splashes immediately before they dry.
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- After use replace lid to preserve remaining product. Some local authorities have special facilities for disposing of waste paint. Do not empty into drains or watercourses.
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- Remove as much paint as possible from brushes and rollers before washing in warm water.
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