koras 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 HI,i notice that my ceiling is crack, the painter actually mention that need to scrub out before can apply the filling back again. As he is not an expect in this, he apply some 'plaster'on it to cover it back but got one part of crack..anyone can advice who can i seek for help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BH72 8 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Hi,Do you mean hairline crack or spalling concrete? Any pics to show?rgds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koras 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 http://tinypic.com/r/cknko/8it is on the ceiling.. i think may be concrete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BH72 8 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Hi,The big white patch is the "plaster" (should be called putty) that your painter used to cover the cracks? Putty should apply only for small holes and thin layer. Big holes should use mortar (cement + sand + water).Spalling concrete normally happens with old flat, when you knock on it, there should be a hollow sound. You can see the exposed rusty bar inside.If you are in HDB, contact the HDB officer to come over and have a look. Sometimes he can ask his contractor to do for you FOC, sometimes you need to pay half the repair cost.rgds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patporsh 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I have the same issue. It would be great if you can post what you have done to resolve it.I also do not know how to go about it. Would plastering be bad in this case? Thin hairline crack on ceiling is early sign of spalling concrete? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
