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In this segment, Henrique shares the best techniques for patching and repairing cracks in plaster walls. His go-to material is a flexible patch compound, Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Patch and Repair Compound, specifically used for stress cracks on the wall.
Walls that have been dinged, gouged, and cracked are in need of repair. Here's an easy way to repair cracks in plaster walls and get a smooth, lasting surface.
To quickly fix a plaster wall with spider or narrow cracks, you'll need some drywall tape, joint compound to fill the gaps, and sandpaper to get it looking even again. You do not even need a special plaster repair kit. Here's what you need to know about the causes of cracks, when to worry about them, and the instructions for repairing them.
As homes settle, cracks may radiate from the corners of doors and windows. Whether your walls are made of plaster or drywall, you can repair the cracks in two steps over a day or two—and get the area ready to sand and paint.
It happens to the best of best of us—an accident occurs, and your wall gets the short end of the stick. Whether you're dealing with drywall, concrete, or plaster, how can you repair the crack for good? That's where we come in! Below, we're...
Cracks in concrete walls can be repaired with a liquid or paste elastomeric compound. The compound is squirted into the crack with a bottle or forced into the crack with a putty knife. Cracks up to 1/2-inch wide and 1/4-inch deep, either interior or exterior, can be repaired this way.
Fixing Cracks In Concrete Walls. A simple, permanent repair for a leaking crack in a basement wall. Concrete consists primarily of cement, sand, gravel and water. As the water in the slurry evaporates, the remaining ingredients cure into a hard, monolithic slab.