How to repair dry wall tape that is separating
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Nannette
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The dry wall tape abutting the ceiling and the wall is separating.
5 answers
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No clue how to repair, but think you need to find out why this happened, otherwise it might occur again after the repair.
Carmen
on Jan 25, 2015
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After cause has been determined and corrected, how can I repair?
Paul
on Jan 25, 2015
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I have this problem, too. I'm curious how to repair without the expense of a pro painter.
Deb
on Jan 26, 2015
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Had this happen at the juncture of walls when house settled. Drywaller removed it, filled the crack and reapplied the tape. Then I just painted.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 26, 2015
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Caution!! Beware of pro who is overly willing to do the job "right now" as the settling may not be complete. My house settled about .25 inch and a reputable pro told me it was too little to be concerned with. I have seen no other signs of settlement since just the original separation at the taped corners and seams. This is only in the garage but will still be costly to get the job done properly unless I can find a less expensive method.
Paul
on Jan 26, 2015
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