Painting - Wall painting (and ceiling)

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dsiegris
09-10-03, 04:47 PM
I have an old house that we'd like to paint the bedroom of. There are plaster walls with deep but narrow cracks. What do I do to seal the cracks?

prowallguy
09-10-03, 06:50 PM
I usually use fiberglass mesh drywall tape, and float out the cracks with joint compound.
chfite
09-10-03, 06:52 PM
deep but narrow cracks

Cracks that are deep generally need to be repaired by taping and mudding.

Here is some information on repairing cracks.

http://www.doityourself.com/wall/patchingdrywall-e2diy0134.htm

After the repairs are complete, prime and paint.

Hope this helps.