Do you see any cracks in your ceiling or wall?
It might be because of the movement of the trusses due to temperature or humidity.
Dont worry its easy to repair and make it look as good as new.
Image by Komar Project via Youtube
Learn how to fix a drywall crack in the ceiling or wall with this informative tutorial byKomar Projecton Youtube.
you might use a stud finder and mark where the middle of your joists is.
Most of the time the drywall begins to sag to whatever issue you experience.
Step 2:
Drive the 5/8 screws on both sides of the crack.
Use a utility knife to make a v-shaped groove in that crack.
This is just a precaution.
Step 4:
Mix the joint compound with water to a consistency between peanut butter and ketchup.
Apply it to the crack.
Remember that it dries fast.
You just want it to be three to four inches wide so that it holds the mesh youre adding.
Step 6:
Apply the mesh while the mixture is still wet.
Cover it with more joint compound.
verify to cover all the circles you made and the full length of the crack.
To avoid heavy-duty sanding or scraping, wipe it down with a damp sponge before it dries completely.
You want to spread it 10 inches in each direction from the crack.
Step 8:
Scrape, then sand it lightly to smoothen it.
Step 9:
Apply the second coat of the finishing compound joint.
You want to further it out to make it smooth as possible.
Let it dry for 24 hours.
Step 10:
Sand it lightly again with 120 grit sandpaper.
Step 11:
Apply primer, then paint it.
