Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste
A flexible, ready-to-use acrylic paste for filling cracks up to 5 mm in plastered walls. Elastic polymers and micro fibres let it move with the wall so the crack stays closed.
Best for: Hairline to 5 mm plaster cracks, Prep before waterproof exterior coatings, Interior walls before putty or paint
At a glance
- Coverage
- 25-30 running metres per kg (5 mm x 5 mm)
- Touch dry
- 10-30 minutes (tack free)
- Recoat after
- 4-6 hours between coats
- Apply with
- Spatula or putty knife
- Pack sizes
- 300 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg
- Shelf life
- 12 months from date of manufacturing (unopened)
- Curing
- Dry 8 hours before POP or painting
- Good to know
- Elongation 60-70%; for cracks up to 5 mm wide
Why choose it
- Single pack, ready to use
- Stays flexible and does not crack
- Micro fibres and elastic polymers for lasting fill
- Good adhesion to cement surfaces
- Can be painted over once dry
How to use it
Clean the crack, widen fine cracks to a 3-5 mm V groove, remove old POP or putty, dampen and prime with the paste thinned 1:1 with water, then press the paste in firmly.
Source These details are taken from Dr. Fixit's official website and technical data sheet, and written in simple words by APS. Brands update their products from time to time, so please check the pack and the latest data sheet before use. See the official page
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