Hairline cracks in an artex ceiling

Question

I had the ceiling in our living room artexed about thirty years ago. Recently a hairline  crack has appeared near the coving running the full length of it. What has caused the crack, is it dangerous and how do I repair it ?

Michael · Accepted Answer

2to3mm bead of decorators chalk in 1 continuous  line then glide wet index finger along chalk bead in one continuous motion job done

Darren · Answer

Shrinkage.....just use decorators caulking in a tube, that will sort it

James · Answer

It is just the Building moving, all structures move after being built in some way, it's not dangerous, as the other answer said just run decorators caulk along the crack and paint.

Daniel · Answer

You can pull down the coving which is the problem but do it carefully so you don't damage the rest of the Artex ceiling, put new coving up and make good and fill the crack in the Artex. 
If the damage is too bad still replace the coving and replaster the ceiling with new Artex or with the modern-day smooth finish.

Dale · Answer

Skim the crack then PVA and skim or a coat of bonding over the artex then skim.

Anthony · Answer

Knife out use filler leaves slightly unfilled the painter mate best both and any expansion

Phelim · Answer

No, the crack will not be dangerous, it's a common thing that happens. As it is artexed it is best to leave until you want the ceiling done. The best option would be to overboard and skim however there are different options available.

Louis · Answer

30 years is a long time. The plasterboards start to sag, cracks appear etc. Nothing dangerous. You could locate the joist with a joist detector, add more screws to secure the plasterboards back to the joist and then score the crack open with a Stanley knife then fill and sand.

Gino · Answer

This is quite normal with movement I would open a crack to 2/3mm and fill below the surface with corking when dry use a fine filler to finish

Paul · Answer

depending how big and wide it is . just calk it smooth it over and repaint

Hairline cracks in an artex ceiling

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