I'm posting this query on behalf of a neighbour. He has used a silicone based filler in the past to fill a crack in the house exterior plaster before painting but the crack becomes visible again some time afterwards. Can somebody please recommend a good quality outdoor filler which will give more permanent results? Regards Patrick.
Outdoor filler recommendations please
Jun 22, 2006
3 Replies
The same cracks will appear and reappear forever as this is slight foundation movement. You don't say what type of rendering thats on the wall?
the only solution I can think of is to put some gauze or plasteres scrim over the crack and fill over that.
I've found dry wall adhesive a good filler for outside if its painted afterwards,this adhesive is basically for interior plastering but dries rock solid like concrete. The only snag is it comes in big bags. :-( maybe if he knows who's about to plaster might hand him some?
Most paints don't adhere to silicone very well. Most hardware stores will sell acrylic based sealants/gap fillers which are paintable.
Mike
I have used decorators caulk similar to those on the Screwfix web site - see
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with successful results. Just check that the one you select is suitable for exterior use (they generally are).
HTH
Dave
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