Cut a piece of plastic mesh patching material long enough to cover the length of the crack, plus 1 inch beyond the ends. Place the patch into the wet joint compound covering the crack and press it down firmly. Apply a second, thin layer of joint compound over the entire patch and allow it to dry completely.
Sand the patched area smooth, using a fine-grit sanding block. Remove the sanding dust with a clean cloth. Mona Culberson began working on the assembly line at a large manufacturing company in , where she worked her way up into several positions of business responsibility. In , she began a career in roofing, interior design and remodeling. By Mona Culberson. Taping is not necessary when dealing with small cracks. Hairline and thin cracks can be left untapped as well.
If you used tape in the above step to hold the cracked parts in place, it would be prudent to use a joint compound. Proceed to smear the joint compound mud over the gap repeatedly until the gap is filled.
You want to ensure that the repaired surface is even. NOTE that the joint compound dries faster and is more manageable if you apply it in thin coats; larger smears will take longer to dry and give you a hard time applying into the fine cracks. If you are dealing with thin cracks, it is prudent that you use putty. Break a tiny piece, push it into the crack, and level it to fill the space. Let the filler dry for some time. The joint compound takes about 24 hours to dry, but this may depend on the humidity and temperature.
Cold and humid air means the material will take longer to dry. Spackling putty takes just 2 hours slightly more to feel dry. The perfect drying time should be 4 hours. One day after filling the crack with putty or joint compound, add the primer on the surface and allow it to dry.
Complete the repair by painting the surface. NOTE that the primer always comes before the painting job. Whenever there is a need to hang a picture on the wall or something, you often get the temptation of boring a hole in the wall or using some glue. Nail holes are some of the top causative agents of damaged walls in mobile homes.
After a period of boring these halls on your walls, they will take a toll, requiring lengthy and costly repair work. The trick is to use glue or some form of an adhesive compound to stick decorations on walls. Because the hole is large, you will follow a different procedure involving the replacement of some sections.
The first looked like "before" in some spots; the next 2 are flawless. The secret is to put on very thin layers, and lots of them. Of course this takes a long time to dry each coat. But if you put the mud on thick it will shrink and crack later, plus you have a lot to scrape off and then you still have to fill in low spots. If you use a sponge first, you can end up with a lumpy mess. Level it with a 12 inch knife until it's nearly flat, then on the last coat skim it over and smooth with the sponge.
My popcorn ceiling has peeled. I took away those rough edges. Can I spray on the popcorn ceiling. It's just small sections. Is there a brand that is recommended? Fix Your Stuff Community Store. Before you can repair the ceiling, determine the cause of the leak and fix it. Solution: To undo the damage done to the ceiling, scrape off the loose tape and re-tape the joint, either with a drywall repair kit or paper tape and joint compound.
Note: Drywall will resist some moisture, but long-term leaks can result in water damage, which requires replacement of the damaged drywall. Thinned drywall compound is often used to create a textured ceiling. If it was applied too thickly, you may notice tiny cracks that run in all directions because the compound shrinks as it dries.
Solution: To conceal the blemishes, try applying a thin layer of drywall compound over the existing texture. You could also remove the existing texture by sanding —a messier prospect—and apply new drywall compound to the ceiling.
Roof trusses are designed to move slightly as their wood members expand and contract with attic temperature and moisture fluctuations.
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