Cracks along skirting boards a common problem in old houses

[@OverseerVRS]

I had cracks on the stairs like this. Followed this method from your previous videos at the start of the pandemic. Still not a crack in sight, even with a heavy footed teenager. Thanks your all your tips and tricks, they've been a massive help!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.. glad It worked nothing worse than cracks showing up the decorating..

[@TaylorTiree]

Thanks Been watching so many of your videos today it’s given me confidence to deal with all the cracks and gaps on our staircase!

[@ttsstt1000]

You have to have some of the best skills on the net so patient and calm pleasure to watch as always ty

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers mate your welcome

[@Himoutdoors]

This kind of advice is invaluable on UA-cam. Old houses need a different approach, and let’s be honest there aren’t really many of those in America…..

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you. yes some houses we have worked on date really far back.. 1600's

[@Himoutdoors]

@@PaintingandDecorating ours is 1870s but has older period features like leaden windows, ever come across renovating these?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@Himoutdoors do you mean leaded?

[@Himoutdoors]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator little rectangular panes with lead between, 4 panes wide, 6 panes high, all sitting in a rusty iron frame. Where to begin?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@Himoutdoors yeah, we have those things in the UK.

[@LS-td3dz]

Looks 100 percent better. I like you're minimal intervention approach.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you..

[@LS-td3dz]

@@PaintingandDecorating Touching up on a textured surface is so much easier than on a flat wall.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@LS-td3dz yes.. I prefer a textured surface really.. flat walls are hard to achieve.. and always show generally when touching up..

[@chaddamp2894]

Another great finish ,thanks !!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers mate thanks

[@danielabrahams4061]

Good tips about how it moves and to clean off the paint. I am not such a fan of using foam in an old house. I would rather use lime plaster as a filler, eliminates the possibility of damp spots whilst foam would create a barrier. As long as organic materials aren't present mould shouldn't grow (as it needs something to feed on I think) but I think there is more risk of mould if lime isn't used.

[@456Brian]

Great job as usual fella 👌👌

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@Himoutdoors]

Whoa! Bold colours!😎

[@siypic]

A feel a soudal moment coming on....

[@PaintingandDecorating]

😀😁🤣 thought everyone might be getting withdrawal symptoms...

[@firewood127]

What is the best season or temperature to complete this project? Is it best when above freezing outside?

[@yvonfem]

Judging by that awful artex lashed all over the wall the cracks are the least of youre worries

[@PaintingandDecorating]

The overall look of the artex is pretty good... hides uneven plaster and can be better than textured papers... thanks

[@beecee6850]

Yes, artex done properly looks great, just like decorating, diyers, bodger stay well away

[@GavinLawrence747]

@@beecee6850 no it really doesn't and should be consigned to the dustbin of history....forever.

[@miker8149]

👍👍 Nice Finish

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you .

[@katebull2750]

What tradesperson would I get to fix this issue? A painter and decorator or someone else? Our staircase has really big cracks and I need it sorting before the hall stairs and landing gets decorated. Thank you.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

You can ask your decorator if it is possible for him to do it, following are method.. thank you

[@katebull2750]

@@PaintingandDecorating thank you.

[@Wild-Storm]

that wall has 3 layers of wallpaper and 10 layers of paint..

[@bodyjewels]

SpecTular!!!!! Omg. Can u come and fix mine.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you

[@MichaelKozia]

Masterpiece

[@davelowe1977]

Great fix but I question the customer's wisdom of doing it when the walls are in such a state.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks the walls are not too bad actually on the whole... Old house and the artex sits well .

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍