I will apply three coats of all purpose joint compound showing you how to fix drywall cracks.
Fixing cracks in drywall ceiling.
Thinned drywall compound is often used to create a textured ceiling.
I ll be using a composite drywall crack repair tape that is perfect for fixing wall cracks and fixing ceiling cracks.
The common approach is to fill the crack with spackling then paint over it but this is at best a temporary fix since the crack will usually come back as the seasons change.
Cracks in a drywall ceiling are caused by wood movement in the framing due to shrinkage of improperly dried lumber or seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.
Cracks in drywall also called wallboard gypsum board and sheetrock are common because its surface is made of paper.
Drywall typically gets two kinds of damage.
I ve repaired thousands of these.
Fixing cracks in drywall even if the crack is big is an inexpensive repair that can make a damaged wall look fresh and new again.
If it was applied too thickly you may notice tiny.
For small repairs on popcorn ceilings such as hairline cracks in ceiling dab on this stuff.
With some careful brush work you can perfectly match the surrounding texture and easily cover minor cracks in ceiling.
Tiny spiderweb cracks may suggest thick application of drywall compound.