On Tuesday, 25 August 2015 00:12:01 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 24/08/15 22:51, nt wrote:
On Monday, 24 August 2015 15:15:38 UTC+1, Davidm wrote:
Victorian semi, large south facing wall, smooth rendered and painted.
Has some cracks that need repairing before I repaint it. The cracks
aren't huge, 1-2mm wide, probably full depth of render. Just caused by
natural movement from the heat of the sun, most of the neighbours
walls have the same problem, and surveyor says nothing to be concerned
about. No point in filling with mortar, it will just crack again.

Was thinking of doing the following:

Brush out any loose render, dust etc
Apply some stabilising solution/sealant, or maybe diluted pva?
When dry fill with paintable flexible frame sealant?
Use wet sponge to blend in and slightly stipple the surface
Paint with regular Sandtex or similar.

Does this seem reasonable, or any better suggestions?

You could fill with pretty much anything.


decorators caulk. Its waterproof enough if painted.

I wouldn't, but you could


NT