Cracked and peeling plaster walls are extremely common in Nigeria — especially in new builds or after settlement. Normal paint makes it worse by trapping moisture. The best fix in 2026 is a bonding primer + flexible topcoat system. Here’s the exact method that stops cracks from reopening.

Why normal paint fails on cracked/peeling plaster

• Paint is too rigid → cracks reappear
• No bonding primer → poor adhesion
• Moisture gets trapped behind old paint
• No flexibility to handle building movement

Step-by-step fix – how to fix cracked & peeling plaster walls in Nigeria

1. Remove all loose/flaking paint & plaster (scraper + wire brush)
2. Open hairline cracks slightly with scraper (V-shape)
3. Clean thoroughly – remove dust & efflorescence
4. Apply bonding primer – Prestige Timeless Bonding Primer (2 thin coats)
   • Improves adhesion dramatically
   • Seals porous surface
5. Fill cracks – lightweight filler or flexible caulk for larger gaps
6. Topcoat – Prestige Timeless Interior Flexible Eggshell or Satin (2 full coats)
   • Flexible formula moves with plaster
   • Eggshell for most rooms, satin for wet areas

Quick finish recommendations

• Living / bedroom walls → Flexible Eggshell
• Bathroom / kitchen → Flexible Satin
• Very cracked older walls → Bonding Primer + Flexible Satin

Expected result Done correctly, cracks & peeling should not return for 5–10 years (assuming no major structural movement).

Dealing with cracked/peeling plaster walls? Send us photos + room details → we’ll tell you exactly which Prestige system fixes it permanently and send free primer/topcoat samples.