Repairing Stress Cracks Drywall In Attic Joist

For small drywall repair jobs i like to use a fine grit sanding sponge to feather the edges of spackling or joint compound.

Repairing stress cracks drywall in attic joist.

This cosmetic repair won t stop the trusses and the ceiling drywall from lifting with. To repair a stress crack first cut out any loose drywall tape or joint compound with a utility knife or the corner of a taping knife. Illustrations show where cracks are most likely to appear explain why and suggest both repair approaches to drywall cracks and how to prevent cracking in plasterboard or gypsum board. In this edition of tips from a pro john shows how to repair stress cracks in load bearing ceilings and walls.

Drywall cracks in ceilings or walls. How to fix cracks. Next apply hand pressure around the crack to check for movement. On both sides of the tape.

The v groove formed provides a wider area for filling with joint compound. To avoid trapping air bubbles under the tape moisten the paper tape with water lay it over the crack and squeeze excess compound and air from underneath with the blade. 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. Lightly move the sanding sponge in a circular motion over the patched area.

Upon the purchase of our home we inherited two ceiling spanning cracks the smallest of which covered the width of our hallway. This article describes the common causes of all types of cracks that appear in drywall or gypsum board or plasterboard walls ceilings in building interiors. Repair them yourself with a rotary cut out tool a utility vacuum a tube of elastic big stretch caulk and a couple of drywall knives. Apply an additional thin layer of compound and feather it off 2 in.

The molding should be attached only to the framing members in the wall not to the ceiling joists. Drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole down into the 1x3 strapping and through the drywall ceiling.