How to fix a crack in the wall

How to fix a crack in the wall - DIY

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This is how to fix a crack in your wall or ceiling the easy way. This is a very common problem with a simple repair. I will show you step by step how to repair cracks in sheetrock , drywall , plasterboard and gyprock . In this particular case the crack is due to movement and settlement of the property which means there is no miracle cure to prevent this from reoccurring without creating more support behind the wall. I have used fibafuse in today's repair as fibafuse is 76% more stronger and crack resistant than regular paper tape. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
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@grantboyer9769 2 жыл бұрын

I've been staring at a stress crack in the wall for years, and it has always bothered me. I watched your video on this, and I got myself together to fix it. It looks awesome now! I can look at the wall now without being reminded of how I "still need to fix that somehow..." Thanks for this tutorial.

@goodfella5302 Жыл бұрын

Your house foundation is going bad and that’s why you see cracks!This is more serious than just patching crack!

@grantboyer9769 Жыл бұрын

@@goodfella5302 drywall expansion cracks are nonstructural. Source: civil engineer I asked. Cheers.

@goodfella5302 Жыл бұрын

@@grantboyer9769 Trust me cause it has happened to me many times!Foundation sinking causing cracks

@JT_70 8 ай бұрын

@@grantboyer9769Those aren’t expansion cracks at drywall joints, those jagged cracks are from foundation settlement. I have them in several places in my home. I just spent thousands $$ having helical piers installed to re-level the foundation, which closed up most of the cracks. However, it seems to have settled some and the cracks are reappearing. The foundation guys are scheduled to come back and make adjustments to the piers.

@billrobbins5874 7 ай бұрын

Like you, looking at one for years. Unlike you, haven't gotten the courage to attempt to fix yet. Hoping a few more of these videos will get one motivated to try. 👍

@anthonymckeown5007 Жыл бұрын

The product options are A GREAT value. So many options, get us bogged down with choices. Cheers mate

@dnmurphy48 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple cracks in walls, not sure if stress cracks or what, but about the same as that, the video is brilliantly helpful. 👍

@tatooman33 2 жыл бұрын

This is a better method than I've used before. Thanks!

@ramneekoberai1693 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Need to fix up a few cracks around the place

@mariad4183 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing :) I just bought my first roll...will definately try the intersection

@tamarsharman9215 2 жыл бұрын

I am inspired and impressed. I feel empowered to try this technique! I have forwarded onto a few friends as they will love learning on your channel. I well done and big thank you!!

@gsf67 2 жыл бұрын

Very common in NZ, with earthquakes, and houses shifting and settling. In fact the building code now states that any joins in plasterboard, must be 200mm away from any junction to limit cracks occurring.

@novatsi979 3 ай бұрын

Don't ever believe that it is that easy. These guys got experience & mad skills.

@tonymontana897 19 күн бұрын

Actually, it is very easy and I'm no painter. I have done this myself, so I can speak form experience.

@John-ee5dh 6 күн бұрын

It's not rocket science but he needs to explain the reasons behind what he does

@user-hx9xn7lt1o 6 ай бұрын

I was horrified (at first). when I saw you scraping away the mortar….but, it makes so much sense and I’m so glad to see your video. Super helpful and I’ll be following from now on. Thanks.

@sybillegorn1702 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so helpful. I have to do this in my kitchen.

@jefflouis5658 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and demonstration

@BiggTucker Жыл бұрын

Perfect Explanation! Thank You For Refreshing My Memory

@helnbak9372 9 ай бұрын

Love watching your work. 👍🏻

@jjjddd231 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill for the helpful video. Could you maybe in the future show us how to fix a crack in a wall which has traditional plaster over double brick?

@mojtabaeisakhani6752 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , very nice . Reconstruction by meshing is a perfect method .

@philjohnston9616 2 жыл бұрын

When working as a welder i use to drill holes at either end of the crack to stop further travel - Theory being harder for fracture to travel past a cut edge . possibly overkill applying to plaster repairs. Hope to see a update on the durability of the tape in future uploads.

@paulchatterton1 2 жыл бұрын

Good old crack-stoppers 👍

@kendalgee5808 Жыл бұрын

I chisel the crack bigger. I will use your drill method, makes sense. Then I will fill the voids with heavy super hard substance called " Fix it all ". Rock hard in 1 hour. Then over the top layer I will use mesh tape and fast set 40.

@chriswatts2096 Жыл бұрын

We did that also on aircraft in the military it worked well.

@hmark29 Жыл бұрын

Great video and super nice job. I did learn a lot!

@jimnguyen3481 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to tape it because most likely this will occur again due to foundation shifting with hot and cold weather. If it does it will happen behind the tape. Great video!

@Nursingacademy-kr5il 2 ай бұрын

Nice one, bro. It's an amazing video. This means a lot to me, as it gives me a lot of DIY insight on how to fix my house.

@stephangross7391 2 жыл бұрын

Have one of these in the room I'm sitting in (shares a wall with another room and that room has a similar crack). I've tried to address but just covering but now know how to fix it right. Thanks for the video.

@carlosmartinezreborned6403 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bill. Very informational and thank you!

@TheRealMrCods 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Bill, I actually have a crack I need to fix so will give it a go. 👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@marinageden9872 10 ай бұрын

I can do this!. Thanks for sharing your video.

@iantedder 2 жыл бұрын

Fibrafuse is a great product, I am a professional plasterer and I use a lot of it for repair work, it is also available in wider sizes 15.2cm wide come in very handy also, great work Bill also.

@HybridTrapMusic 9 ай бұрын

thanks guy

@alexkerridge 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bill! got a couple of spots in my flat that need this treatment, will give it a go!

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@fastlane2914 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bill!

@boonluerblanchette339 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for Sharing this video. I Learning a lot from you thank again.

@KCECC-ActiveHealthyAgeing Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good easy instructional video & advise.

@HUFF-N-PUFF-2023 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job my friend thank you help me alot

@mickyp9517 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, nice one!

@frbhobbyprojects-itswhatid2707 2 жыл бұрын

Nice technique!

@teddyboo7843 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Learnt heaps

@aultima22 8 ай бұрын

10/10 video. Bonus points for the sweet accent!

@ca6177 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I needed to see this!

@valdanowill 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna try it, Thank you.

@Melbournewelder 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill another great Video 👍.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@hannahb3854 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant job 😊

@sylviahuitson8309 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! - no bull, Bill! Thanks 😊👍👍

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@paulm2322 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Great advice 👍🏻

@christosmanthos1248 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@johncameron4194 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@johnlewis9649 26 күн бұрын

Fibrafuse is good, but what makes a lot of difference is the type of compound used. Durabond is best as the first coat. I,ve done hundreds of wall repairs in the past 40 years.

@Dg-zj6jo Жыл бұрын

cheers will try it out sir

@imtiazmohammed2509 8 күн бұрын

Good job 👍

@kirostojkoski3684 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bill, I wonder if you could demonstrate how to fix a cracking archway in the near future..

@psychobread1252 7 ай бұрын

I made sure I pushed it all the way into the crack, thanks

@RickMarshallMaps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video

@KreativeKia 2 жыл бұрын

Very great job

@markericksonsr3130 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for your help.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

@peggyhodskins261 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video

@mickfalvey6045 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@indiantinamorals5791 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

👍

@naviyerac 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill for a great explanation on how to fix this, I have a crack just the same above a door and will give the fibre fuse tape a try. Is it ok to use cornice cement to fill the crack?

@missysoaps7509 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@S1L3NTG4M3R 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS

@vincentl6517 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill Are you able to do a video on how to fix cracks like this but on outdoor cement render on walls?

@jhrcoffice2537 2 жыл бұрын

Just did one the other day on drywall. Drywall on older homes has more movement and if not done properly the repair wil crack again. I rasp into the drywall on both sides of the crack least 3/16 inch deep Fill the area with compound, add compound to paper tape on both sides. Stick the tape to the area. Knife over and come back the next day for final fine patching and sanding. This works really good and leaves no bump.

@patricwagner7147 2 жыл бұрын

You can also add a control joint. More of a commercial application but will help alot

@zacj63 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Thanks for sharing, Bill. I tried this tape. It’s the best, strong and doesn’t bubble.👍👍👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really surprised at how strong and easy it is to use. I’m interested to test all three to see which is stronger 👍

@KL0900 2 жыл бұрын

@@billshowto That would be a great video, project farm style, plaster up some small sample bits and work out a test to see which one fails first

@utid1957 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@mannyv2270 2 жыл бұрын

Video is good and well explained. It would have been better if the material used was also shown in the video.

@frankbullitt4556 5 ай бұрын

Nice work

@chrisberbatiotis 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. My question is, would this work with plaster or just drywall?

@FlavourAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Nice man, that was very helpful

@billshowto 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

@passion4piano2013 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill, love the information, nice and clear. You can just say plasterboard if you don’t want to say brands. We know what you mean😁.

@brucewilson1958 Жыл бұрын

I'm retired, I'm 68. I painted many houses. If you have many cracks like you get with Lathe and Plaster, use a Router to open up the cracks. You want the deepest cut out deepest in the wall. That way the plaster patch is thickest down deep and less wide on the surface.

@mustocrf 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video mate 👌👌👌. Have you got any how to vids on repairing cracks in cornice, do you use the same principle???

@nathancloke8970 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad you used the " intersection" i tried this a couple months ago during the kitchen refurb, after watching my partner put a dab of ca glue on her tights to stop the ladder, just popped into the old brain box. Nice to see it is a tried and tested method

@porsche606 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@davidreynolds4684 2 жыл бұрын

Heres a good tip figure on using a full sheet of drywall when doing doorways and windows. Dont place seams above doors. Youll have far less cracks down the road.

@siriosstar4789 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, that definitely looked like a seam which is a no no . aside from that the crack should have been taped . a bit amateurish.

@stevesilverton Жыл бұрын

This is the correct solution. But if you are stuck with an existing construction, and want a more permanent repair, check the connection between the piers and the floor bearers. There may be some settlement which is easily fixed before patching. Alternatively, cut out and replace a decent section of old drywall, say between 400-600mm wide, and then use the same basic technique to refinish. Use adhesive to attach your patch panel to the wall studs. It's more flexible.

@robotsnthat Жыл бұрын

Drill a hole at the end of the crack 5 or 6 mm will do. Will stop the crack promulgating. Great fix. 👏

@perpirak00 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks a lot!

@anthonyp3450 Жыл бұрын

I like it.✔️

@daciasdiy1861 Жыл бұрын

I have cracks just like that in the same area , Thankyou , i will be using this

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

@AnnalizaChristie Жыл бұрын

That's a great fix. Since that was for a flat wall, what about a wall that has rosebud texture? just pile it on try to smooth it out and then for the finishing coat , add the rosebud texture?

@Iam-me 2 жыл бұрын

@williamm4460 2 жыл бұрын

Never tried the “intersection” technique. Live on expansive clay. Will give it a go next patch.

@jeffrey8977 2 жыл бұрын

hi bill, another question. is there a compound that comes in a tube that you can apply with a caulking gun? it seems you could get a better and more complete seal that way.

@tommaxwell429 2 жыл бұрын

Just take a quarter inch (6-7 mm) drill bit and drill a hole at the top of the crack to stop it from continuing. This technique is used to address cracks in aluminum aircraft skins. The hole will stop continuation of the crack dead in its tracks. In aircraft skins we put a rivet in the hole but for drywall just filling the hole up with mud will suffice.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Which turtle are you? Lol

@richardjames111 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm using Polyfilla in the cracks, do I still need to use something like Fibre Fuse (or similar) on top of it?? Sorry for the beginner question...

@georgetellis9483 2 жыл бұрын

I have used caulking, smoothing with a wet finger. Works fine.

@qw9820 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@davidreynolds4684 2 жыл бұрын

That fiber fuse looked quite a bit thinner than the mesh and paper. That fix looked very good especially considering how little area you covered with mud. Nice job

@jankarwowski5621 Жыл бұрын

Fachowiec jak z czeskiej bajki

@davidreynolds4684 Жыл бұрын

@@jankarwowski5621 I'm not sure if you've had a stroke are cursing me out or maybe has carpal tunnel. I know those don't look like real words to me though

@joanndaprile9076 Жыл бұрын

@@davidreynolds4684 according to Google translate, it's Polish and translates to this; "A professional like from a Czech fairy tale". Don't know if that's accurate.

@davidreynolds4684 Жыл бұрын

@@joanndaprile9076 I've been called a lot of things but at 6" 300lbs and nearly 50 years of martial arts that's the first time I've been called a polish fairy professional or amateur. Just joking I get called that all the time. Honestly can say that doesn't remove any ?s as to how that relates to the video. Lost in translation perhaps. Thanks for the translation.

@AmatriceBand 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen people using caulking to fill that gap and paint over it. The reasoning is that it can expand and contract over time with the weakened drywall around the corrected crack. It’s way less messier as well. At the end don’t know which one has a better outcome 🤷‍♂️

@BobDBuiler 2 жыл бұрын

That is proper way I think. Especially in these types of spots. Still need to open up crack and this guy did it well.

@jameskelly2777 2 жыл бұрын

Honesty

@MBSK-xw4ff 2 жыл бұрын

👌👌☘☘☘☘I think that the depth and technology of the job is very good, I think it is the fruit of effort and passion, I am proud, I respect you, I hope you will succeed deeply in your heart👍👍🙌🙌☘☘☘☘

@sowhat3430 2 жыл бұрын

can this technique and method apply on the double brick interior walls?

@artie9403 2 жыл бұрын

Great video....thank you Bill. By the way, what are you doing next Saturday?

@yolandatubin8126 Жыл бұрын

Awesome wish you could come to my house.

@jesusmtz29 Жыл бұрын

great demonstration. What if you have a wall with that popcorn looking texture. Do you recommend any specific products?

@billyhamlen9610 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I dont know much about painting, what is the grid of the sand paper and what mudding material did u use?

@legionnairegonk4425 Жыл бұрын

Bill what is your advice on cracks along the edges of adjoining walls, possibly due to settlement etc? I have been told by someone to try and use the most flexible compound possible, perhaps even a rubber / upvc bathroom sealant to allow it to move without cracks reappearing. It makes sense in a weird way, but it's not conventional is it?

@CP1900PC Жыл бұрын

You could try Caulk, it’s a bit elastic compared to normal filler.

@suthamm 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do another video on fixing cracks in the wall because the joint tape is separating or peeling off?

@timonx11 2 жыл бұрын

You make it looks super easii 🥲😅

@freddieleethompson3536 2 жыл бұрын

This why when doing plasterboard around a door opening do not start a full sheet next to it. Instead, put a full sheet over the door opening and cut out for the door. All the opening and closing of the door puts a lot of stress in that area so best to avoid any joins.

@rickgates7494 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. Did you prime it, use 2 in 1 or what? .... New paint stands out, so what do you do to avoid that?

@davidsculley6304 2 жыл бұрын

Good trick, worth adding some screws on the timber behind to help resecure the boards, also I would hight recommended using 2pac filler/ woodfiller first then use easy fill/ filler after as well as tape 😎👌

@oldmillrd8153 2 жыл бұрын

My house has orange peal over all the walls . Cracks are hard to cover without a smooth finish that looks out of place with the textured walls. Any ideas on how do do this on a textured wall?