Ceilings – timber or MDF cornices joints opening up

Cause

Not well installed initially 

Repair

  • if cracking or damage is not too severe fill gaps or cracks wider than 3 mm with filler according to manufacturer’s instructions then sand, prime and paint
  • for large areas of damage, the cornices may need to be replaced

Cause

Building movement; earthquake shaking

Repair

  • if cracking or damage is not too severe fill gaps or cracks wider than 3 mm with filler according to manufacturer’s instructions then sand, prime and paint
  • for large areas of damage, the cornices may need to be replaced

Cause

Timber shrinkage

Repair

  • if cracking or damage is not too severe fill gaps or cracks wider than 3 mm with filler according to manufacturer’s instructions then sand, prime and paint
  • for large areas of damage, the cornices may need to be replaced