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

  1. Score the Crack. …
  2. Cut the Paper Drywall Tape. …
  3. Spread the Joint Compound. …
  4. Apply Tape to the Crack. …
  5. Mud Over the Tape. …
  6. Sand the Repair. …
  7. Apply an Additional Mud Coat (optional) …
  8. 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:

  1. Stair-step cracks.
  2. Cracks on foundation slabs or beams.
  3. Vertical cracks that are wide at the bottom or top.
  4. Cracks measuring 1/8″ in width.