Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings Smooth Matt 5L

Why did you choose this product over others?:Does exactly what it says on the tin. Very easy to apply and made our cracked ceiling look like new.😀

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.

This paint does a perfect job of sorting cracks out and is a very very brilliant white finish and covers really well. The only cautionary note is that it's finish is described as Matt whereas I'd say it's more of a Mid-Sheen, not shinny like silk but definitely not fully Matt either, it's not a real issue for me as I think it's a bit more durable than full matt and reflects the light more too.

Fantastic quality emulsion. One coat was all I needed on a yellow ceiling. Well worth the money.

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.

This paint is easy to use, covers well and dries quickly. The smell is not too strong but lingers for a few days - normally I would paint ceilings in Summer when you can leave windows open. If you are buying on Amazon, the snag is that the lid on the tub is flimsy and leaks in transit. Even though it was well packaged and did not appear to have been thrown around, there was a small amount of leakage inside the sealed plastic bag forming the first layer of packaging. By comparison, a Dulux tub of the same size is much sturdier.

Works well