Are these ceiling cracks serious?

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    ‹2mm wide? Probably just a little shrinkage or settlement.

    If it continues to move, get it checked out. Otherwise flexible filler, jointing tape & paint
     
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    Right now, not serious. But to avoid further cracking, you better get them filled with paint.
     
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    Thank you for starting the thread @property_noob

    I also notice these at the front close to local alarm light...one looks bigger than others

    Appreciate the suggesstions please....
     

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    White silicon. It's a trim covering a bigger gap in the materials above it.
     
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    Thank you @Scott No Mates, much appreciated

    Click n collect bunnings-
    Selleys 300g Wet Area White for Life Silicone Sealant $15
     
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    Paint won’t stop the cracking - or even the appearance of cracking.

    It’s the flexible filler that does this - i.e. moves with the crack.
     
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    Just check that the filler you use can be painted over - important if the area is likely to be painted in a colour that is not the ‘bright white’ colour of this silicone.
     
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    This is the front part and always gonna be painted white-ish

    So your recommendation is not get get bright white?
     
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    No, I was suggesting getting a non shrinking filler that can be painted over. If you don’t need to paint it, then no problem.
     
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