{"id":6050,"date":"2016-02-18T14:49:52","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T12:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/solution\/cracks-at-door-window-frames\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:22:28","slug":"cracks-at-door-window-frames","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/en\/solution\/cracks-at-door-window-frames\/","title":{"rendered":"Cracks restoration at door\/window frames"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) Strain from use and weather<br \/>\nb) Incorrect application<br \/>\nc) Poor material selection<br \/>\nd) Oldness<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLUTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.0.Brochure_Episkeuastika_21x29_GR_Final.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12780\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12780\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.0.Brochure_Episkeuastika_21x29_GR_Final.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.0.Brochure_Episkeuastika_21x29_GR_Final\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 1: Widen the crack by 3-4 mm with a spatula<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12786\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12786\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.1.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.1\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 2: Thoroughly clean the surface from dust<\/p>\n<p>STEP 3: Protect surrounding area by applying a paper tape around the area of application<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12792\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12792\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.2.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.2\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" title=\"\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12798\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12798\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.3.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.3\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 4: Apply the polyurethane sealing mastic ELASTO PU, which is ideal for vertical applications<\/p>\n<p>STEP 5: Level ELASTO PU with our finger, before it gets dried<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.4.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12804\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12804\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.4.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.4\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" title=\"\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.5.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12810\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12810\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.5.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.5\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 6: Before ELASTO PU gets dried, remove the paper tape<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.6.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12816\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12816\" src=\"https:\/\/thrakon.devlh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.6.jpg\" alt=\"rigmatosis-sta-koufomata.6\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 7: As soon as ELASTO PU gets dried, it can be painted. 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