Cracks in/near cornices after painting

Hi All,

Recently purchased a 3x2 villa in Perth. Theplace is a 2002 build and the paint was this hideous pale yellow colour so decided to have it repainted before I moved in. Painter came through, got it done, Looking good.

In the last week or so though (2-3 weeks after painter was finished), Ive noticed a number of cracks under and through the cornices (one goes vertically down the wall slightly). It looks to me like it's only the paint that's cracking. My painter is saying it's movement of the walls and ceiling and to be expected for a wa house built on sand.

I had a building inspection done and no structural issues or anything noted about movement of the slab. Absolutely no cracks in the external walls (typical double brick construction) so not sure if I am buying my painters theory.

Could this be due to poor surface prep? Or could the ceiling + wall really move that much in a few weeks? The cracks are in at least 6 different spots in rooms all over the house.


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