How To Repair Ceiling Cracks In Drywall

Step 3 put the joint compound into the crack in the drywall joint with a small putty knife.

How to repair ceiling cracks in drywall. Start by roughing up the painted surface with sandpaper then wipe it down with a damp rag to remove any dust. Repair a drywall surface crack 01 22 unlike plaster drywall has a seamless paper covering that. If the drywall isn t firmly attached drive drywall screws into the framing on both sides of the crack.

Patching the crack with 5 minute mud 1. In today s video i m going to show you how to actually repair drywall tape joints on a ceiling with fiberglass mesh tape and repair ceiling cracks on seams. How to repair drywall cracks in ceiling climb into the attic and remove the insulation from between the ceiling joists directly above the damaged drywall.

You ll need a 6 inch taping knife a 10 or 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. Prime and paint your ceiling to finish. Add texture to the.

Wait for the ceiling to dry completely. Be sure to center the hole between two joists. For best results widen the crack so that it is approximately 1 8 of an inch.

Using the broad edge of your putty knife apply a single smooth. Use a utility knife to scrape all of the lose pieces of drywall out of the crack. Apply a layer of the mud to your ceiling crack.

Mix 5 minute mud powered with water. Sand with a drywall sanding pad and finer sandpaper to smooth. Here s how to go about it.