A: Wall cracks are fairly common in both new and older homes and are often the result of normal house “settling” that can quickly, inexpensively be remedied by re-taping the joints—the seams where the drywall panels meet.
How do you fix hairline cracks in new drywall?
Quote from Youtube video: You'll need shrink free spackling a one and a half inch to three inch putty knife a fine grit sanding sponge and a tack cloth. If you're repairing a larger crack normally a stress crack.
How do you treat cracks in new plaster?
Instructions
- Score the Crack. …
- Cut the Paper Drywall Tape. …
- Spread the Joint Compound. …
- Apply Tape to the Crack. …
- Mud Over the Tape. …
- Sand the Repair. …
- Apply an Additional Mud Coat (optional) …
- Clean the Area.
How can you tell if a crack is structural?
As the name suggests, structural cracks occur because of poor construction sites, overloading or poor soil bearing.
Telltale signs of structural cracks in your foundation are:
- Stair-step cracks.
- Cracks on foundation slabs or beams.
- Vertical cracks that are wide at the bottom or top.
- Cracks measuring 1/8″ in width.
