How to patch cracks in the wall?
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Pat Kunkle
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I have the same cracks everytime the house settles. Is there something like a silicone that would move with the settleing
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Hi Pat, see if this will help: https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/fix-drywall-cracks-with-3m-patch-plus-primer/
I suggest using spackle...even though you may continue to get some settlement cracks, silicone will be hard to remove later on and doesn't always take touch up paint well.
Depends on the substrate (drywall or plaster) and how large a crack is forming. Try using a fine mesh tape (sold in HD or Lowe’s) from their spackle/sheetrock aisle - then spackle over that.🌷
Pat, sounds like you have your work cut out for you. Here is a tutorial to help: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/drywall/fixing-a-crack-in-a-wall-or-ceiling-28372484
How to Fix a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling Quickly & Easily