As part of a complete home renovation, the existing bedroom (brick/block) walls were reskimmed and painted a couple of months ago. However, i have just noticed cracks appearing in the plaster. They are hairline cracks, but already fairly extensive. I realise some cracking is probably inevitable in old houses due to movement, but surely not so soon. Might this have been caused by the contractor not waiting long enough for the new plaster to dry before painting?
It was suggested to me that the problem can be remedied by applying a thin layer of plasterboard and reskimming, but the person who told me that was not a plasterer. So, plasterers, what is actually the best way to remedy the problem?
Edit: i should probably add the rooms are not yet finished as the contractor abondoned the works right after painting the walls. So there's no skirting etc.
It was suggested to me that the problem can be remedied by applying a thin layer of plasterboard and reskimming, but the person who told me that was not a plasterer. So, plasterers, what is actually the best way to remedy the problem?
Edit: i should probably add the rooms are not yet finished as the contractor abondoned the works right after painting the walls. So there's no skirting etc.