If the crack is noticeably deeper than the plaster or paint, that could also be problematic, as could cracks close to windows or doors, or spanning form where the wall meets the ceiling.

Remember, though, if you don’t address the cause of the cracks, they’ll just come back. Q We are going to paint our bedroom, but we want to do a different color on the ceiling and the walls.

Step 13: Once the patch is dry, usually within an hour, prime the area with a good latex primer and paint to match the surrounding surface. — Have a home improvement question for the Fix-It Chick?

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9 Apply paint to the main surface area using a roller in nice even strokes. Don’t press too hard, and follow the room’s natural lighting for a better view of your progress.

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