How to repair a crack in interior plaster

Difficulty: Medium30–120 min3 tools💬 0

✓ Checked against manufacturer instructions and current safety standards · updated 8.7.2026.

What you'll need

Tools

  • Spirit level and tape measureFor a safe inspection and basic procedure.
  • Safety goggles and maskFor a safe inspection and basic procedure.
  • Mixer and trowelFor a safe inspection and basic procedure.
Estimated cost0–60 KM for basic procedure
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1 Prepare for safe work

Empty and protect the work area, check the substrate and utilities, and use goggles, gloves, and respiratory protection. Mix the material according to the technical data sheet.

⚠ Warning: Do not treat load-bearing elements, large cracks, structural moisture, and materials that may contain asbestos without a professional assessment.

2 Determine the condition and cause

Mark the ends and monitor if the width changes. A stepped, widening, or growing crack requires an assessment of the cause before cosmetic repair.

3 Perform the key check

Open only stable surface cracks into a slight V-profile, remove dust, and apply an appropriate primer.

4 Do the repair or maintenance

Fill with repair mortar in layers, embed mesh if necessary, sand, and finish with paint only after complete drying.

Do the repair or maintenance

? Tip: Photograph the initial state and change only one thing at a time. This makes it easier to determine what really solved the problem.

5 Test the result

After the specified drying time, check alignment, strength, and edges. Do not load or seal the surface with a top coat until the moisture and bonding are within permitted limits.