This is caused by weather fluctuations in Texas, but mostly dry weather.
2006-10-02 17:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The only solution I have found to hide cracks and to keep them from coming back is to use drywall tape and spackle.
Using a spackle knife run a 3" wide spackle trail along the crack. Cut a piece of drywall tape the length of the crack and stick it onto the spackle. Using the knife and starting from one end, press the knife into the tape all the way along the crack line squeezing out the extra spackle behind the tape in the process.
Take more spackle on the knife and cover the tape making sure you feather the edges smoothly outwards. Allow to dry; sand the area; apply more spackle over the area; sand the area; apply paint to that area. Job complete.
You crack should not return.
Good Luck.
2006-10-02 17:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Michaels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a Dap product called Crackshot. It is used to fill holes and do drywall repairs. It will fill the cracks you may have, and is easier to work with then sheetrock mud. You will have to follow manufacturers directions and touch up your paint, but it works well, I have used it extensively. Another suggestion is to call your local paint store/ lumberyard and see what they suggest for a product- (not any of the big box stores- most of the time the counter help at home depot are not very knowledgeable) There may be a product that will work better.
2006-10-02 17:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by rockonagnusdei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is not one product that will stop the cracks from coming back, over time they will reappear. Using a flexible caulk will help with very small 1/8" cracks and taping larger ones as suggested by other posters will hide the cracks but not prevent them from returning. If you cut out a larger section of drywall and then tape the area it is possible the cracks might not come back, but there is no guaranty. If the cracks are in the corners like my house, all you can do is hide them.
2006-10-03 03:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by familysport 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheetrock joint compound or spackle will fill in the cracks. You can use paintable latex caulk around mouldings and such.
2006-10-02 17:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by fiveprime 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is called joint compound, or around here we call it sheet rock mud. You can buy it in little containers at a Home Depot, Lowe's or Menards Store.
2006-10-02 17:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by ladydragondale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes joint compound and sand paper, putty knife.Canadian tire even carries it and of course building supply stores. For wide cracks you may need gyproc tape as well.
2006-10-02 17:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by wecair2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sheet rock mud, or spackle.
2006-10-02 17:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mrmichaels is right
2006-10-02 17:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋