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Calling all Painters………..

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Topic: Calling all Painters………..

Posted By: Lars(wi)
Subject: Calling all Painters………..
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2025 at 1:16pm

Is there brand of paint that is good at hiding hairline cracks in drywall/plaster/stucco, and remains somewhat ‘flexible’ after it dries, to hide a crack that may develop later on?
Repainting a bathroom, removing the ‘paneling’ on the lower half, patching that mess, then wanting to eventually topcoat floor to ceiling, all with one color. House has the 1930’s lath & plaster, that will not be removing.

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Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2025 at 2:24pm

I’m no painter but I would use spackling to fill the hairline cracks a topcoat with latex/acrylic paint. Latex forms a film that is somewhat flexible but it is quicker to peel.

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Posted By: Dave in PA
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2025 at 3:31pm

The best that I have used many times, is Roman pro-999 Home Depot sells it here, not sure about all locations. Sherwin Williams does as well I think. A good primer for over drywall patches, wallpaper removal junk, and existing wallpaper.