Any tips for applying flexible filler to internal corner cracks?

madget_2

Our door frames are inset and have cracks in the surrounding plaster that need filler. The problem is that most of these are situated in an internal corner, which looks a bit tricky to fill neatly.

Does anyone have any tips on how best to do it, please? I've only ever filled in small-ish imperfections in internal walls before and never done corner cracks. I do have a clipt putty knife that's fairly flexible and a 1" flexible filler knife that I was considering using.

I'd be grateful for any help on this.

ormus

if the cracks are severe then use the knife for the first fill layer.
then use your finger for the final fill, and smooth/wipe off with a damp sponge.

27col

Amazing where you can reach with your finger. If cracks are not too serious then I would apply decorator's caulk using a mastic gun. Then smooth with finger as ormus suggests. Or a small spatula.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Better than your finger........

Plasterer

buy a crack hoe sorry, couln't resist it
Try one of these

madget_2

Thanks, everyone!

1984ReturnsForReal and Plasterer - Please could you let me know what those thingummies (I think that's the correct technical term ) are called so I can look at trying them?

OddjobKIA

if you use your finger DO NOT LICK IT FIRST as the enzymes in your saliva will form the mould you see on the filler in about 2 months

1984ReturnsForReal_2

madget wrote: »

Thanks, everyone!

1984ReturnsForReal and Plasterer - Please could you let me know what those thingummies (I think that's the correct technical term ) are called so I can look at trying them?

Sealant smoother http://www.google.co.uk/products?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=sealant+smoother&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=HyjSS5zTGZe80gTCtLXnDQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBsQrQQwAA

Just run it under the tap to wet it & run it along the caulk/sealant at whichever angle you want. You should really put some masking tape on first to stop it overspilling & have a clean rag/paper about to wipe the excess off the tool.

It can go right into an internal corner but not as far into it as the trowel thingy above but it will be a much better finish.

shaven-monkey

1984s pic is of a personal massager available from wickes.
the other impliment is one of these
http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/ShopCategory2.asp?iShopID=69&sQuery=trowel+and+small+square&iBrandID=0&iCategoryID=111&iPriceRangeID=0

madget_2

OddjobKIA - Don't worry, I won't be using good old spit, but thanks for the warning - I hadn't thought of that!

1984 - Brilliant, thank you!

shaven-monkey wrote: »

1984s pic is of a personal massager available from wickes.
the other impliment is one of these
http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/ShopCategory2.asp?iShopID=69&sQuery=trowel+and+small+square&iBrandID=0&iCategoryID=111&iPriceRangeID=0

shaven-monkey - :rotfl:It really does look a bit like something you'd keep in your bedside cabinet, doesn't it!

Thanks very much indeed for the link.