Gypsum Plaster Board Cracking 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Use Pro Gaps fillers to repair cracks, dents, and joints in plasterboard before painting.
  • Choose between Fill & Paint, Quick Dry, and Light Speed Filler for the perfect finish, depending on your drying time and sanding needs.
  • Ideal for gypsum plasterboard, cornices, ceilings, and walls, ensuring seamless paint results.
  • Formulated for easy application, fast curing, and excellent paint adhesion.  

Sealing to Create the Perfect Paint Finish:

Preparation is everything when it comes to achieving a flawless, professional paint job. Even minor imperfections like cracks, gaps, or uneven joints in gypsum plasterboard can ruin the final result if not treated properly. That’s why Soudal’s Pro Gaps range is the go-to choice for tradies who demand a smooth, consistent finish every time. 

Start with Pro Gaps Fill & Paint the multipurpose filler designed to smooth out visible cracks, holes, and dents. Its high flexibility and easy application make it perfect for pre-paint prep on walls, ceilings, and trims. For a faster turnaround, Pro Gaps Quick Dry is the best option, it cures in just minutes, letting you sand and paint sooner without compromising on quality. When you need a finer, sandable finish that blends seamlessly into surrounding surfaces, Pro Gaps Light Speed Filler delivers exceptional results with minimal effort. 

Each product in the Pro Gaps range offers excellent adhesion to plasterboard, timber, and painted surfaces, creating a strong, durable seal that won’t shrink or crack over time. Whether you’re repairing joint lines, sealing small gaps around cornices, or prepping entire surfaces for repainting, these fillers ensure a professional, paint-ready finish every time. 

FAQs

Which filler should I use for fast drying?

Use Pro Gaps Quick Dry, it’s perfect when you’re short on time and need to paint quickly. It is immediately paintable with gloss, semi-gloss, and low sheen paint. Flat and ceiling paints can be painted after only 10 minutes. Due to its unique composition, it minimises the risk for mud cracking or paint crazing, even with difficult highly filled and covering paints.

Can I sand over these fillers?

Yes, especially Pro Gaps Light Speed Filler, which is designed for smooth, sandable finishes.

Do these fillers shrink or crack?

No, all Pro Gaps products are formulated to stay flexible and resist cracking as surfaces move.

Are they suitable for ceilings and corners?

Absolutely, Pro Gaps Fill & Paint works perfectly for fine detail areas like corners, skirting lines, and ceilings.