Decorators Caulk/edging repairs

[andyb2000]

Hi folks,

Hopefully a simple one, this is on a new-ish build (3yrs old) and after settling we've got quite a few cracks appeared between the stairs and walls, so this is the plan:
Sand/remove the existing edging (It looks like silicone type filler to me),
Get some decorators caulk (No Nonsense Decorators' Caulk?) and fill the gaps, smoothing it to a V-shape (How easy is this, do I use a lot/small amount and spread it?)
Leave to dry and set then repaint.

What's the groups opinions? Thanks in advance!

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• andyb2000
• 11 Apr 2018

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• 11 Apr 2018

 

[Mr Chibs]

Get yourself a Fugenboy kit... there are cheaper versions now, sealant smoothing tools.

I'd be tempted to scrap out the old stuff (are you re-painting the walls?) before re-sealing.

 

[andyb2000]

Ah great, thanks, yeah Fugenboy similar tool smoother from screwfix looks good to use.

And yes, plan is to scrape the old stuff off completely along with sanding too, then re-seal and yes repainting the walls.

Cheers for the fast reply!