How do you repair or seal cracks which appear between Brick walls and columns?


In order to repair or seal cracks which appear between brick walls and column. Follow the steps given below:

  • Open the cracks into “V” groove, clean and moisten the groove.

  • Apply a priming cum bonding coat of Polyalk EP/Cement slurry in the proportion 1:1 (by wt) with brush to grooved surface.

  • Immediately fill the groove with polymer modified mortar which is prepared by mixing :
         2 kgs. Polyalk EP

         5 kgs. Cement (fresh)

       15 kgs. Quartz Sand (graded)

  • After 15-20 minutes level the surface with steel trowel.

  • After 48 hours cure by sprinkling water for 2-3 days.

  • Further finishing process can then follow.



Note: To repair any crack even in RCC the above method is suitable.