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    Oct 30, 2013, 02:26 AM
    Why does my paint crack in the corners and edges after painting
    I have caulked all the edges of the room as was cracking I have then used Dulux emulsion on the wall and the paint has cracked really badly on every edge and corner what am I doing wrong this is in every room.
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    Oct 30, 2013, 03:45 AM
    Are you applying second or third coats too soon possibly?
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    Oct 30, 2013, 04:18 AM
    What is the wall made of?
    If plaster is cracking, covering it with paint won't solve anything, and caulking only fills in previous cracks.
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