Sheetrock cracks above doorways
by Clarity
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Is there a classic looking treatment that can be added to the top of doorways in a home where there was obvious cracking of the sheetrock due to settlement at one time?
10 answers
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Are you referring to molding?
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 21, 2015
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The area between the door trim and the ceiling that currently does not have molding applied.
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Clarity
on Oct 21, 2015
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Depending on the style of your home, you could add a framed mirror above the door to look like a transom. http://decorhacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/diy-transom.jpg Though it would be much easier to just repair the crack.
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Z
on Oct 21, 2015
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I put family pictures on the top of my frames you get the plastic ones from walmart in the size you need and they hide alot of sins. You could also use scrapbook paper too to change with the seasons again in the frames.
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Karen Reilly
on Oct 22, 2015
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A tube of paintable caulk and and a little bit of touch up paint will also hide it.
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Katie
on Oct 22, 2015
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I mounted shallow bookshelves above all the doors in the bedroom hallway. We had 6 doors to work with so we just ran the shelving all the way round the hall. Decorated with books, boxes, baskets, candles and plants. Added some framed photos on the shelves and on the wall. No one can see the cracks, they don't stand out after simple repairs. Bonus: more storage.
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Susan Bechamp
on Oct 22, 2015
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Check out these inspirational photos of molding ideas that will hide the cracks above your doorway: http://goo.gl/qkG0B3
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HouseLogic.com
on Oct 22, 2015
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I used tine tiles from Hobby Lobby....and did a matching treatment over the window.....looks great! And the price was right.....
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Pat Phillips
on Oct 22, 2015
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Haven't you seen the commercials? cracks are bad. You might have foundation problems causing the cracks. I would have it looked into soon if I were you..
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Rus1058682
on Oct 22, 2015
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Hi,find a plastic stencil you like and a small can of spackle. Use masking tape to hold to the wall. Spred it on with spackly knife or what ever let it dry. Then lightly sand it and paint . You can make it a piece of art over all the doors and such. Have fun and good luck.
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Debra Pilchard
on Oct 22, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 21, 2015
Clarity
on Oct 21, 2015
Z
on Oct 21, 2015
Karen Reilly
on Oct 22, 2015
Katie
on Oct 22, 2015
Susan Bechamp
on Oct 22, 2015
HouseLogic.com
on Oct 22, 2015
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