Ceilings – timber or MDF cornices joints opening up
Listed under: Interior, timber and wood-based, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), earthquakes, timber, ceilings
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