Polycell CFCSM5L 5L Crack-Free Ceilings Smooth Matt

Brilliant stuff

I love this stuff, it’s a god send for older houses with dodgy ceilings and walls. I’ve used it everywhere after stripping off ancient wallpaper, and it’s great not only for disguising fine cracks but covering up stains and uneven/peeling paintwork beneath. It’s a very opaque, thick brilliant white paint with fantastic coverage, and the matt version has a very subtle sheen compared to say matt emulsion paint. I want white walls and ceilings so this is perfect, but it would also be a good base for adding your preferred top colour. It doesn’t have any yellowish undertone or discolouration over time. Oh, and yes it does work for disguising hairline cracks in ceilings and stopping them reappearing. The photo attached previously had multiple cracks across the the ceiling and wall, I didn’t use anything except this paint on it, no separate filler. It has an almost plastic, flexible feel when dry. It’s certainly worth the money.

This is a very thick paint which I hoped would not only cover hairline cracks but help disguise the imperfections left by the glue (the previous occupants had used at least 3 types!) left behind when I removed polystyrene tiles from a bedroom ceiling. To be honest, the results weren't perfect, but then, I am a novice at decorating, and the house is 60 years old so is showing signs of aging and is not flat! The paint worked far better than I expected, and the ceiling had quite a bit of previous damage, so I wasn't disappointed. Consistency of the paint made it quite difficult to apply with a roller, but it was quite easy to cut in with a paintbrush. It's also the whitest paint I have ever used!Just a warning which I didn't see highlighted on the tin: I found it virtually impossible to sand down once the paint had dried.

Covers most cracks, goes on easily and leaves a soft sheen finish when dry.

VERY GOOD COVERAGE AND DOES COVER SMALL CRACKS.

Absolutely love this product for painting my ceiling it has been a great discovery. Great coverage and a brilliant white. I alway do x 2 coats for a great finish but that's a personal choice.

Although this paint did a decent job of coating the ceiling I had issues with it as the edges where the ceiling meets the walls, having masked off the wall the paint peeled off as I removed the tape, it dries almost like a thin rubber coating hence why it is good at covering tracks, but I don't know if I would use it again due to the peeling.

Would recommend buying