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[fishnet]

I have chipped out cracked plaster around the front door catch several times, but the problem keeps recurring. Is there a special product or process which can solve this problem, Please advise

[welsh brickie]

you can either replaster the area, by painting pva on the area first, then replastering, or you can buy a plastic trim in either woodgrain colour or white and silicone it in position

[fishnet]

thanks WB - been doing some research - can you confirm :-
* Diall decorators PVA is OK (ex B&Q)
* Dilute 5 to 1
* Replaster before PVA is dry
Thanks Fishnet

[welsh brickie]

yes that's fine