Repairing Drywall Cracks In Ceiling
- Unlike plaster, drywall has a seamless paper covering that rarely cracks or splits. When a crack appears, it is usually on a seam where two drywall sheets meet, and it is easily fixed. If the crack is on a vertical or horizontal seam, carefully widen the crack with the corner of a paint scraper.
- Fixing cracks in drywall (even if the crack is big) is an inexpensive repair that can make a damaged wall look fresh and new again. Cracks in drywall (also called wallboard, gypsum board, and Sheetrock) are common because its surface is made of paper.
To get you started with the repair you ought to keep a 6 inch taping knife, a 10/12-inch taping knife, 1 square piece of plywood or a plastic mud pan, drywall compound, drywall tape (paper or fiberglass), and fine-grit sandpaper and a sanding block. Clean and scrape off the Crack. How to Fix Ceiling Cracks. If a drywall ceiling in your home has developed a crack, you can fix it relatively easily. Begin by laying down plastic and scraping away any loose paper or debris from the drywall, and then apply a single piece.
Cracked Ceiling. Score the ceiling plaster around the crack using a putty knife, forming a rectangle. Space the knife’s blade several inches from the crack. Repeat this process to mark the locations of the remaining cracks on the ceiling. Insert a tube of silicone caulk into the caulking gun. Break the tube’s seal with a nail. Repairing a Smooth-Surface Ceiling 1. If possible, check the space in the attic above the damaged area for wires or plumbing lines. Poke an awl through the ceiling around the damaged area to determine how far the damage extends. Use a straight edge to mark the area you plan to remove,. Step 1 - Prepare the Crack For Filling. When you have located the crack to be repaired, determine the severity of the crack. If it is wider than a ¼ inch, or if the crack is near a door or window where the wall is more likely to shift or vibrate, you may need more than the standard repair. Step 2 - Strip the Finish, Plaster, and Tape from the Crack.
The crack in our upstairs hallway comes back no matter how many times I patch it. What's the right fix?
Seasonal cracks in drywall and plaster are tough to repair. As they open and close, one of two things happens: The surface around the crack crushes and grinds the patch material or it pulls it apart, ripping the material away from the wall or ceiling surface.
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You need a super-flexible material and one that can bridge a wide gap. I've used DAP ElastoPatch with good results. The material is about the consistency of yogurt, and you can apply it with a 6-inch joint-taping knife. Although it's pretty simple to use, it'll take you a few tries before you can produce a smooth finish. I'd recommend experimenting on a cast-off bit of drywall first.
Before you patch, use a painter's 5-in-1 tool to rake out the former repair materials. Then scoop out the patch and spread it on in thin layers. Wipe off any excess (you won't be able to sand it down like joint compound), let the patch dry, then paint.
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This story appears in the November 2015 issue of Popular Mechanics.