It's called a camera on a head mount so you see what he's doing and also later on in videos he is possibly on stilts like most plasters are for ceilings for hands free work.
This is guy is better than 99% of pros out there. So rare to have such attention to detail, thoughtfulness and diligence AND to be taking the time to teach others. When Bill fixes something it stays fixed. Give this man the attention he deserves!
I’m a single woman with a ceiling that has a crack in it. I’ve avoided dealing with it because I just don’t want to pay somebody to fix it, but now that I’ve watched this video, I feel very confident in fixing it myself. Thanks!
This is how you make a DIY” how to” video! Informative, easy to follow and perfectly narrated. Well done, sir! I’m off to repair the cracks in my ceiling.
I've been a remodeling contractor in NorCal for 40 years. Your video shows that no matter how much you think you may know about the trade, there's always more to learn! Thanks for the tip about running a line perpendicular to the main crack to end the repair - I'll be using that technique on the next ceiling crack I have to deal with!
You have to fix the root of the problem and just taping it won’t do it by experience(30+)one is to secure the drywall to avoid movement, install screws on both sides of the crack when is possible. No able to do it mean wallboard was installed wrong ,faulty framing and it will need different approach like cutting the area back to the nailers.
Bought a house in an Andalusian village in Spain earlier this years & it's chock full of cracks like this. Your video has given me the confidence & knowledge to bring it back to perfect condition. Cheers, mate. You've just earnt a new subscriber from the UK. 👍
Thank you. I have been insanely frustrated with these types of ceiling cracks. I have several that need attention and your video just gave me the upper hand in fixing them. Much appreciated
Contractors are expensive, now watching these very helpful diy videos, I can save money and get it done myself, I have leaking and a falling ceiling, from now on I,ll be doing all of them myself, thanks for sharing 😊.
Tried to explain to my neighbor exactly as you did it, but he refused. He had a crack in the ceiling roughly similar to yhours, and a contractor charged him $510.
An old Italian masonry worker showed me a trick to do away with the streaks from the larger scrapers. He said to Ben the edges in both ends up and when you load mud make sure to always use the opposite side of the bent edges. Perfect trick!
Brilliant and easy to follow Video. Thank you so much. I have watched other video's on RUclips how to repair ceiling cracks this is the best. Thank you! Have purchased all items required as I have the same crack. My husband has terminal pancreatic cancer and is too sick to do this. I have watched your video 3 times and will watch prior to attempting this myself. Kindest thoughts to you and your family and Furbabies from Victoria
The end of the crack has infinite stress, which is why the crack will continue. Try to find the end of the crack then drill a hole at the end instead of the cross cut, which is better than nothing, but a hole is the best. This dissipates the stress along the circumference of the crack, and prevents the crack from continuing. Doesn't need to be a large hole - 5 or 6 mm drill would be fine and easy to patch up. Great repair and video.
You are correct sir. If people would pay attention. Putting wet mud over wet tape will cause blisters. This guy needs to go back to finishing closets before he's allowed in the rest of the house 😂
Thank you for showing such an easy step by step problem solving process for a novice like me . I've watched your other videos on how to repair a peeling ceiling and am now confident to try and fix it myself! And as a mother and carer of 3 children, two of them with special needs , I really couldn't afford to pay a painter to do it so Thank you !!!
Do your self a favor and work an extra shift and pay a professional to help you out lady. This guy doesn't know shit. Only continuing the disturbing trend of terrible build trends created by You Tube videos like these
I was getting ready to ask the same question. My place is masonry with the interior walls just skim coated. I have a crack forming on the interior that has grown from the exterior separation. Can I follow the same on exterior the again on interior?
I love how through you were throughout this repair. Just about the time I might question something, you were already answering it. You made this seem completely doable. Thank you!
1. Just use paper tape with all purpose joint compound. If using chemical drying mud such as 20 minute hot mud use mesh tape. 2. Always screw both side of the crack after making a v out of the crack with your 5 in 1 knife. There’s no reason not to secure the the board, it’s always a must to secure the board. 3. It is best to run a seam as if you are using Ames tools such as a 10 in box. Apply the least amount of mud per coat so that no crown appears. There’s never a reason to pull your knife sideways across a seam unless it during a skim coat which would be done to fill in the horizontal bulbs going across the seam. If he was in the union he would need to learn a lot about drywall application.
I’ve been a homeowner for 5 year and own a rental property this video is excellent diy going to now knockout my home repairs and rental paint repairs outstanding job. Thank you for the great info and thank RUclips for these platforms❤💯💯👍👍
Good point to end the stress rip with a cross line - you can also drill a hole at the end of the crack - the reason to do this is stress relief. Used to be done in Aluminium / steal as well to create a strong (round) end where the stress in the material cannot easily propagate.
Very impressed with your thoroughness and work intregrity! So many people nowadays cut corners and just dont care about finishing up properly. This was a very well explained and demonstrated video! Thank you
Thanks Bill, appreciate you washing us how to do these things. This video will come in very handy for so many people including me. I've got a couple of cracks I've been a meaning to fix for years. Now I feel confident in giving it a go.
This video came across my suggestions and I'm hooked, I have a similar crack, I began trying to get it started but my ceiling is textured and decided to leave it alone, lol, your video has given me the confidence to finish the job, I'll have to figure out how to get the texture to match, I've glanced at several of your videos and I'm shocked and relieved at how many apply to the list I've got that need to get done! OMG, I'm hooked, thank you thank you thank you!
You’re very welcome. Regarding textured ceilings, unfortunately they are not common here in Australia so I don’t have much experience with it. My understanding is that textures can be achieved via a spray can application for patch work however I can’t be of much more help for that topic👍
Thank you for sharing ! I’m a single female & can’t afford repair ppl as I’ve found they rip me off. I feel totally confident to do this…thank you again ❤️
You wore this amateur out, but now I know to get that 10 inch blade out, and put on the third coat. All those cracks need opened up too. I have a lot of work left to do. One 12 x 9 foot wall had 13 pieces of drywall on it and a couple places without wood under one side of the joint. I just flooded the low side and plan on a good tape job and wide float , to hide the mess. At 73 years of age I don't need to do it right... to much work. Besides there's another 35' by 9' wall, ....and above the garage door. This ain't the Garage Mahal... 5 star video. Thanks.
I'm helping a buddy of mines do a job tomorrow with cracks on walls and ceilings and he's going to have me fill the cracks now I feel confident going in tomorrow thank you sir!!!
Excellent job. That was a good demo. Simple, easy and well executed. Most residents encounter such nuisance, and now they have a simple solution to try. I am facing such a problem and I tried fixing it without the tape and probably the repair did not last long because I was unaware of this simple technique. Thanks Bill, wishing you good health... 👍
I've been staring at a crack in my drywall like this for a year but lacked the motivation and knowledge to do something about it. I guess I know what you'll be doing on my days off 😂👍🍻
I found this video at the right time. I'm repairing cracks. The tip you gave to prevent the crack from spreading further is a gem 💎 that will help my repair process tremendously!😉 Thanks for sharing.
We have been Trying to get a tradie out to do this work on repairs in every room ....we can’t even get them out to quote let alone do the work....so I thought stuff it I will learn to do it myself. Thankyou great video.
With this information I repaired cracks on my house (walls cracks). House is almost 100 years old and cracks appeared after major renovations, because I filled the curvature of the walls in a hurry, which later made cracks on some walls painting. If you have curved walls, instead of using broad trowels one has to opt for smaller tools. Thank you very much, the repair succeeded splendidly.
I would suggest one thing: try using fiberglass patch, since it is very resilient to reformation of cracks. It saves a whole lotta taping. Been doing it this way for many years now, and yes, it does work. Gave up taping most cracks for about a decade now.
I thought the same thing pal I use fibre filler trhen 2 power filled over the job he just made it more effort then it actuly is and trying to feather out that skin 🤣🤣🤣
Great video, Bill...thanks for posting it. I may have a better solution for stopping the crack based on years working as an aircraft mechanic mitigating windscreen cracks. The issue is that the drywall (or windscreen) is stressed beyond where the crack ends, so the crack has already potentially continued past that point. I would drill a 1/4" hole at the visible end of the crack making a larger gap between what is already cracked and what is stressed. I am currently renovating an old house with it's share of stress cracks and will be using your method of patching. Thanks
drywall doesn't have the same integrity as metal. All holes are filled with a secondary product and not as strong at the original drywall. If your house is full of cracks, I am guessing it is old, possibly smooth plaster and lath, and they used fiber tapes. If you got cracks at the tops of windows and doors, it is because the joint lands on the corners of the doors and windows. Most cracks are caused by boarding than anything else. This is why things are staggered and are hooked over corners when boarding (old houses when boarded didn't know this). If it is crack city (I am almost certain the video demonstration is plaster and lath just but the way the crack looked, and looked when cut out) Almost certain it is plaster and lath, or the dryall has a billion joints improperly boarded (which can happen surprisingly, and I have fixed several in my lifetime which are not fun).
That's great! I think I might be able to do that. BTW, that trick with cutting across the crack is similar to something done on airplanes. If plastic cracks (say a wing fairing or something like that), the mechanic will drill a small hole at the end of the crack. That usually prevents the crack from propagating any further. So what you did is a good practice.
That looks fantastic, and the tip about etching a line along the end of the crack is priceless. I've never dared use tape as I always assumed that it would create a conspicuous hump - but evidently not! Thanks!
Absolutely brilliant 👏🏻. I've just bought my own home and I have a few 'cracks in my conservatory extension. After watching your tutorial in how to correct these cracks I'm actually quite looking forward to trying this myself👍🏻. Thanks and looking forward to more of your DIY videos.
Just what I needed to see! I had a new house built 7 years ago. It developed a crack that ran across the ceiling. It has traveled more and gotten a littler wider over time. Now I know why it happened and how to fix it! Happy New Year!
Ahhhh this is so cool! I have to do all the repairs in my house because my boyfriend doesn’t know how to do anything, it’s so nice to see a man who can do something very well!!! Thanks for teaching, I’ll try my best 😊😊😊
Your boyfriend knows exactly how to get things done and done in a way that you are sure never to complain about. He gets you to do it. Two problems solved!
@toanyour1372 If your boyfriend doesn't know how, watch the video together, that way you both learn and repair things together. You shouldn't have to be repairing HIS house on your own, he must show support and help. 🤷🏽♀️
This is so good. Thank you! I have a crack in the bathroom wall, I will be applying these steps to fix that myself soon. Excellent guidance, thank you again. 😊
Im faced with the identical issue. As you mentioned, never knew that this was a common problem. Thanks for the tip of getting the repair done right the first time. It was a great video, and I will follow all the steps you went over to perform the repair of my ceiling. Thanks Bill, and good luck 🤞 with your future projects!
As a diy'er I always thought I would be criticised for feathering by going across the plaster rather than lengthwise, Good to see my "home grown" method is actually a legitimate way used by professionals. I had never seen anyone do it before.
Homie, you’re badder than Shaft! That was a smoooth finish, done belt and braces too. Chapeau! I'm off to fix the pigs ear eyesore I made of my bedroom ceiling crack!
Thanks Bill - excellent tutorial and now no more crack in my ceiling! So if a 5’3 8.5 stone gal like me can do it following your method- Anyone can 😂 Thank you ❤️👊🏼🙏🏼
Thoroughly explained! You answered the questions that were popping in my head as you applied the fix. No shortcuts on the video as you apply the fix, it really goes from start to finish. I would appreciate knowing which brands of product you are using: the coater, the tape, etc. for us super-amateurs. Will donate!
Thank you so much for explaining and demonstrating fixing a ceiling crack. Plus with the extra added things you personally do and why. From your video I was able to confidently fix my ceiling crack. Again thank you so much!
Like RUclips reading my thoughts. We have a ceiling crack in a bedroom runs the length of the ceiling. We believed cracked from a previous ceiling fan that had a loose mount. Appreciate this video because we weren’t really sure how to appropriately go about repairing it.
Not reading thoughts. Just listening to you talk to someone about the crack in your ceiling via your phones mic and then recommending this video. Sorry to ruin the illusion.
Nice job, Bill. Especially making sure those cracks are filled with mud. That's really important. One trick I do if the ceiling has a rough or textured surface is to grab a large moist sponge and soften the edges of the joint compound/mud and blend it in a little bit. We always use hot mud/20 minute mud with mesh tape for the first coat per the manufacturers recommendation. Most of our cracks in earthquake country are around doors and windows. lol.
I had a crack split across the whole bedroom ceiling. After watching your video I bought the multi tool and followed your advice. The first coat looks okay a few ridges. Thanks for your easy way to go about sorting this. Second coat when dry
Make a small hole at the beginning and end of the crack to stop it from travelling then just fill in the crack with your finger using a flexible wall putty or caulk. Most hairline cracks are from inevitable, continous small movements of the building.
Using any type of trowel no Metter how small creates a flat area. I've found using your finger and just slightly smoothing it out helps recreate the randomness of texture
Excellent video you made all the key points look so simple. There was nothing there; that anyone would feel was to difficult 😞 I feel that I’m armed, with the right information; to tackle my crack in the ceiling. Thank so much, precise and to the point.
If I can make a couple of suggestions. I was a drywall contractor for over 30 years with loads of experience from installing drywalling and taping new homes to renovating and fixing plaster finishes. Cracks appear because of some movement which is why adding some more screws into the joists around the crack will prevent this from reoccurring. While your technique is spot on, the first coat if using mesh tape should be either be durabond or sheetrock. The powder can easily be mixed by hand for small areas to create a smooth paste which will be stronger than simple drywall compound. The final two coats can be using the regular drywall compound as it is easy to sand and polish. This will guarantee the problem is permanently fixed.
Great tutorial. One thing to be aware of, you should be prepared to paint the entire ceiling once the repair has been completed as the painted patched area probably won't match the rest of the ceiling.☺☺☺
@@harryballsacky maybe for some but I'm a decorator and you'll be amazed at the amount of customers who don't believe me when I say paint usually doesn't touch up!
Ive been fixing drywall professionally for over 20 years. This crack will most likely come back if you use mesh tape. Never use mesh to fix cracks in drywall or plaster board. Use hot mud with taper tape.
Echo some of the other comments here - this is an excellent no-nonsense DIY video. I've tried to fix cracks before. Whilst I thought of opening the crack out I didn't think of 'terminating' the end of the crack or using the tape. I'm off to get those cracks sorted. On a related note, I've noticed that when I repainted a ceiling it seemed to cause what looks like tape to start to peel away from the ceiling, thus creating a crack/gap. Note sure its tape or the paper covering of the plasterboard - ever seen this?
Yes, perfect timing. Giant crack in my ceiling. Looks like it's been tried to be repaired before with paper tape. All your vids are so incredibly helpful. Cheers Bill!
Hello , thank you for sharing great helpful tip on fixing a ceiling. I have watched this video a few times to get the hang of repairing my ceiling. Thank you so much for posting.
Seriously dude, you did a great job teaching me this. I'll do anything other drywall (and tile), but this makes me feel I can do it and get good results! Thank you!
If at all possible, try getting in to the ceiling space and backblocking by putting some glue or plaster over a 200mm by 400mm piece of plasterboard and placing over the back of where the crack appeared. Will be a much stronger long term fix especially if movement was the causing issue. Also I personally wouldn't recommend mesh tape for this, I'd be using fibafuse, which is more of a dense weave of fibreglass tape. If you really want to go all out, try scratching the paint of the area the you will be plastering and prepping it by painting thinned out pva glue over the area... helps the plaster stick to the paint.
Thank you! 65 year old single lady very appreciative going to try this on the weekend. Only thing is unsure of the paste name . I guess I will just ask at my local hardware store. I just LOVE YOU TUBE !! 😊
The end line to avoid further cracking, reminded me of repairing the crack on a hoof of a horse or cow, they do a little circle hole at the end of the crack that prevents it from going any further.
Yes! Thank you! Our crack is above our fireplace. The ceiling is a one large room where we had to put in support beams as there wasn’t enough support or another bearing wall. Our hope is when cracks are fixed, it doesn’t come back.
Bill thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent tutorial. Very much appreciated as with all the other comments I especially appreciate the way you explain the steps with why they are important for a proper result. Cheers
A few secrets of the trade... 1. If you want to speed up the process use cornice cement/basecoat 45 and add a sprinkle of gypsum to the mix ( will go off in 5 minutes) 2. Get the scraper instead of tapping it in with your hands run the scrapper along the tape it will go into the mud nicely. 3. In ten minutes you can literally do the second coat, wait till it goes firm, doesnt need to be fully dry 4. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to speed up the process even faster (be weary of the heat gun not to be so close) 5. Skim coat will be minnimal and will dry very quick. Add some gypsum to your fine finish top coat to go off faster aswell.. 6. You can even finish with cornice cement or base coat because they are ceilings and the paint is flat especially in areas where theres not much light. 7. Level each coat with the scrapper as its still wet but firm, ( it will shave off nicely like butter) that way save you time sanding in betweeen coats, dont have to sand and create dust. 8. Level and ramp the edges as smoothly to the gyprock as possible, that way not much sanding is required at all. 8. When finished use a vac sander. 9. If edges are done well and you dont have sand paper, you can even use a wet rag to smooth off the edges.
Bill Thanks for making this video i have a crack in my drywall and watching you explain how to tackle the problem in easy straight forward easy to understand language i feel confident in tackling this problem.....it maybe an old video to you but its the right video at the right time for me and i think many others in the future
A couple of thing to add- you can put on the sticky fiberglass tape directly over the crack without the mud,-it almost always takes 3 coats of mud, the last coat should be with topping compound because it's easier to sand and feather in.
I like the idea of scoring the end of the crack to stop it progressing further. The trouble is the scoring at the end isn't very deep, so it will be of limited use. A better method might be to drill a small hole at the end of the crack, making sure it goes through the entire plasterboard. I've never tried it myself but might give it a go in future. iT looks a very nice job though, so thanks!
If the house is moving enough to crack 1/2 sheetrock that little scratch on the surface will do nothing to stop that crack from spreading, and when you use mesh tape you need to use with a setting-type compound, just read the instructions on the mesh tape.
No patch material used will stop the house from moving. You will be repairing it the next year or 2. Tell the customer this from the start, if you are reputable and guarantee your work. The crack in this video will 100% reappear. If the ceiling is textured, you can clean out the joint as done here then just caulk the joint with a Paintable, Flexible caulk and paint over it if the caulk doesn't match the ceiling color. If the ceiling is on the transition between a hall and an open room, add a header & drywall both sides for a permanent fix. You could also use a decorative styrofoam fake beam or a foah beam. For wall cracks in an open concept house with walls taller than 12ft, I have successfully fixed these by cutting out a 4x8 area and hanging a new piece of drywall only attaching it to the wall around the perimeter of the new drywall piece, letting the wall freely move behind the drywall.
What are you on?! If your are reputable you’ll guarantee your work? So, you tell the customer that it’ll likely reappear, customer is ok with that.......2 years later it reappears and you go back and repair it 🤣 you clearly aren’t a professional and if you are you must be skint and chasing around reappearing cracks for free🤣🤣🤣 hilarious......great advice 👍🏻
@@kevinotoole885 I stated how I would fix each scenario, I guarantee the work if they spring for the extra work. What you read the 1st 2 sentences and then replied? Has anyone ever asked you to repair something the cheapest way then asked you to guarantee it? Hopefully you said no.
Working one -handed, holding a camera, up a ladder. I love it when people risk their lives to teach me stuff - respect.
@Devin Reavis Was just sitting here thinking the same thing.
@Devin Reavis ū up
It's called a camera on a head mount so you see what he's doing and also later on in videos he is possibly on stilts like most plasters are for ceilings for hands free work.
He is clearly wearing a head-mount camera.
You sad case I do this all the time .Risking their life get a life.
This is guy is better than 99% of pros out there. So rare to have such attention to detail, thoughtfulness and diligence AND to be taking the time to teach others. When Bill fixes something it stays fixed. Give this man the attention he deserves!
Who sais he' s not a pro?
Not even close to pro level. He's like a 1 year apprentice at best. Still good enough for small fixes though
I’m a single woman with a ceiling that has a crack in it. I’ve avoided dealing with it because I just don’t want to pay somebody to fix it, but now that I’ve watched this video, I feel very confident in fixing it myself. Thanks!
@@gogdecorltd6689 Lover boy!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Raul Gut Gregs trying to fill a different type of crack
@@RobHubbard-uq3mj and place to live!!😂😂
Ok good luck
@@gogdecorltd6689creep
Wow! Where would modern civilization be without the University of RUclips?
Thanks much. Very useful!
HGTV and a lot of Public Broadcasting was pretty great about this stuff, actually.
You could often write in and get responses.
It wasn't so bad.
I have been a building contractor for years and you Sir are what we call in the building industry “A Professional”!! Nice job!!
I didn't listen to this video, but I quickly watched it in fast motion, and I can vouch for the way he fixes this. This is the correct way.
No, no it's not.
@@rcoles82 Summary of what your consider to be the right way?
This is how you make a DIY” how to” video! Informative, easy to follow and perfectly narrated. Well done, sir! I’m off to repair the cracks in my ceiling.
Accepting the recurring crack as part of your family is an interesting approach to dealing with this type of problem.
Excellent presentation!
@robertolang9684😊😊
I've been a remodeling contractor in NorCal for 40 years. Your video shows that no matter how much you think you may know about the trade, there's always more to learn! Thanks for the tip about running a line perpendicular to the main crack to end the repair - I'll be using that technique on the next ceiling crack I have to deal with!
Low ceiling, typical mobile home project
Awesome
Yep l liked that little fairly unknown tip too P.R. 👍
You have to fix the root of the problem and just taping it won’t do it by experience(30+)one is to secure the drywall to avoid movement, install screws on both sides of the crack when is possible. No able to do it mean wallboard was installed wrong ,faulty framing and it will need different approach like cutting the area back to the nailers.
@@Excalibur-PR Any videos on that ?
Omg...This is money well spent to hire someone who knows he/she's doing.....Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!!!!
He is truly milking this job. 😂 he's just a beginner
Bought a house in an Andalusian village in Spain earlier this years & it's chock full of cracks like this. Your video has given me the confidence & knowledge to bring it back to perfect condition. Cheers, mate. You've just earnt a new subscriber from the UK. 👍
Thank you. I have been insanely frustrated with these types of ceiling cracks. I have several that need attention and your video just gave me the upper hand in fixing them. Much appreciated
That should not be like that. Cheap built, probably not from cinderblocks like in Europe. The house might be shifting. They could not GIVE me a house!
Contractors are expensive, now watching these very helpful diy videos, I can save money and get it done myself, I have leaking and a falling ceiling, from now on I,ll be doing all of them myself, thanks for sharing 😊.
Tried to explain to my neighbor exactly as you did it, but he refused. He had a crack in the ceiling roughly similar to yhours, and a contractor charged him $510.
An old Italian masonry worker showed me a trick to do away with the streaks from the larger scrapers. He said to Ben the edges in both ends up and when you load mud make sure to always use the opposite side of the bent edges. Perfect trick!
Many trowels even come with rounded corners to help avoid that issue
One of the best examples of how to deal with a crack in a smooth ceiling on RUclips . Thanks from a UK decorator.
Glad I could help 👍
Brilliant and easy to follow Video. Thank you so much. I have watched other video's on RUclips how to repair ceiling cracks this is the best. Thank you! Have purchased all items required as I have the same crack. My husband has terminal pancreatic cancer and is too sick to do this. I have watched your video 3 times and will watch prior to attempting this myself. Kindest thoughts to you and your family and Furbabies from Victoria
So glad this video was recommended to me. I've been delaying this repair for far too long. It's about time I address it. Thanks for sharing
In the same boat as you 😂😅
The end of the crack has infinite stress, which is why the crack will continue. Try to find the end of the crack then drill a hole at the end instead of the cross cut, which is better than nothing, but a hole is the best. This dissipates the stress along the circumference of the crack, and prevents the crack from continuing. Doesn't need to be a large hole - 5 or 6 mm drill would be fine and easy to patch up. Great repair and video.
You are correct sir. If people would pay attention. Putting wet mud over wet tape will cause blisters. This guy needs to go back to finishing closets before he's allowed in the rest of the house 😂
do that in steel, aluminium, fibreglass etc etc
Thank you so much. 70 year old woman here who had no idea how to go about fixing cracked walls in my house. 🥰
Thank you for showing such an easy step by step problem solving process for a novice like me . I've watched your other videos on how to repair a peeling ceiling and am now confident to try and fix it myself! And as a mother and carer of 3 children, two of them with special needs , I really couldn't afford to pay a painter to do it so Thank you !!!
Do your self a favor and work an extra shift and pay a professional to help you out lady. This guy doesn't know shit. Only continuing the disturbing trend of terrible build trends created by You Tube videos like these
great video, great knowledge. I've been filling cracks in walls for 20 years or more, this technique is fantastic
I’m a 66 years old female. Your video was phenomenal. I am very confident that I would be able to repair my own wall. Thank you so much!!
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@@billshowtocould I use this fix on masonry as well?
I was getting ready to ask the same question. My place is masonry with the interior walls just skim coated. I have a crack forming on the interior that has grown from the exterior separation. Can I follow the same on exterior the again on interior?
Love this! I’m a single woman who loves to learn to diy stuffs! Thank you!
You're too cute to be single. 😀
Why is being single so relevant?
I'm a man in a relationship, does me finding the video helpful suddenly become obsolete? 🤣
Sir contain your panty sniffing it is embarrassing. @barkerrd100
@@utkuozdemir3111 bahahaha all the single ladies! I'm a married woman and also very thankful for this video :)
I love how through you were throughout this repair. Just about the time I might question something, you were already answering it. You made this seem completely doable. Thank you!
Same here. As I had a question, it was answered. Excellent tutorial. No drama, no banging music, just clear instruction.
1. Just use paper tape with all purpose joint compound. If using chemical drying mud such as 20 minute hot mud use mesh tape.
2. Always screw both side of the crack after making a v out of the crack with your 5 in 1 knife. There’s no reason not to secure the the board, it’s always a must to secure the board.
3. It is best to run a seam as if you are using Ames tools such as a 10 in box. Apply the least amount of mud per coat so that no crown appears. There’s never a reason to pull your knife sideways across a seam unless it during a skim coat which would be done to fill in the horizontal bulbs going across the seam.
If he was in the union he would need to learn a lot about drywall application.
Through? 🤔
Thorough
@james Deer - ok then. What would you do to repair?
I’ve been a homeowner for 5 year and own a rental property this video is excellent diy going to now knockout my home repairs and rental paint repairs outstanding job. Thank you for the great info and thank RUclips for these platforms❤💯💯👍👍
Perfect timing that this popped up today. I have two cracks to repair and now I feel totally confident doing it! Thank you so much.
How did it go?
Good point to end the stress rip with a cross line - you can also drill a hole at the end of the crack - the reason to do this is stress relief. Used to be done in Aluminium / steal as well to create a strong (round) end where the stress in the material cannot easily propagate.
Mechanical engineer here, this guy ^^^ is spot-on. Drill at the crack tip all the way through the ceiling with a 1/8" (3 mm for the metric folks) bit.
You are a great helper for those of us who do not know much about repairs, and are reluctant to call someone to do it for us. Thank you!❤❤
Very impressed with your thoroughness and work intregrity! So many people nowadays cut corners and just dont care about finishing up properly. This was a very well explained and demonstrated video! Thank you
Thanks Bill, appreciate you washing us how to do these things. This video will come in very handy for so many people including me. I've got a couple of cracks I've been a meaning to fix for years. Now I feel confident in giving it a go.
This video came across my suggestions and I'm hooked, I have a similar crack, I began trying to get it started but my ceiling is textured and decided to leave it alone, lol, your video has given me the confidence to finish the job, I'll have to figure out how to get the texture to match, I've glanced at several of your videos and I'm shocked and relieved at how many apply to the list I've got that need to get done! OMG, I'm hooked, thank you thank you thank you!
You’re very welcome. Regarding textured ceilings, unfortunately they are not common here in Australia so I don’t have much experience with it. My understanding is that textures can be achieved via a spray can application for patch work however I can’t be of much more help for that topic👍
They sell a small can that gives you the texture stuff you can find it :) if not use regular mudd and sponge or your fingers to mimic the texture
Thank you for sharing ! I’m a single female & can’t afford repair ppl as I’ve found they rip me off. I feel totally confident to do this…thank you again ❤️
You wore this amateur out, but now I know to get that 10 inch blade out, and put on the third coat. All those cracks need opened up too. I have a lot of work left to do. One 12 x 9 foot wall had 13 pieces of drywall on it and a couple places without wood under one side of the joint. I just flooded the low side and plan on a good tape job and wide float , to hide the mess. At 73 years of age I don't need to do it right... to much work. Besides there's another 35' by 9' wall, ....and above the garage door. This ain't the Garage Mahal... 5 star video. Thanks.
I'm helping a buddy of mines do a job tomorrow with cracks on walls and ceilings and he's going to have me fill the cracks now I feel confident going in tomorrow thank you sir!!!
Excellent job. That was a good demo. Simple, easy and well executed.
Most residents encounter such nuisance, and now they have a simple solution to try.
I am facing such a problem and I tried fixing it without the tape and probably the repair did not last long because I was unaware of this simple technique.
Thanks Bill, wishing you good health... 👍
I've been staring at a crack in my drywall like this for a year but lacked the motivation and knowledge to do something about it. I guess I know what you'll be doing on my days off 😂👍🍻
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Literally was looking at mine as I came across this video. Kinda spooky honestly 😂
Tape is key. Without it the crack will come back
Everytime i was thinking "what do you do when...!" This guy explained it. This is proper video
I found this video at the right time. I'm repairing cracks. The tip you gave to prevent the crack from spreading further is a gem 💎 that will help my repair process tremendously!😉 Thanks for sharing.
We have been Trying to get a tradie out to do this work on repairs in every room ....we can’t even get them out to quote let alone do the work....so I thought stuff it I will learn to do it myself. Thankyou great video.
With this information I repaired cracks on my house (walls cracks). House is almost 100 years old and cracks appeared after major renovations, because I filled the curvature of the walls in a hurry, which later made cracks on some walls painting.
If you have curved walls, instead of using broad trowels one has to opt for smaller tools.
Thank you very much, the repair succeeded splendidly.
Randomly stumbled across this channel, wasn't even looking at renovations or repairs but here I am subscribed and learning something new.
Um, excuse me. Is this a how to fix up a big batch of crack video? Oh, sorry. Wrong room.
WE HAVE MAPS
I would suggest one thing: try using fiberglass patch, since it is very resilient to reformation of cracks. It saves a whole lotta taping. Been doing it this way for many years now, and yes, it does work. Gave up taping most cracks for about a decade now.
I thought the same thing pal I use fibre filler trhen 2 power filled over the job he just made it more effort then it actuly is and trying to feather out that skin 🤣🤣🤣
Great video, Bill...thanks for posting it. I may have a better solution for stopping the crack based on years working as an aircraft mechanic mitigating windscreen cracks. The issue is that the drywall (or windscreen) is stressed beyond where the crack ends, so the crack has already potentially continued past that point. I would drill a 1/4" hole at the visible end of the crack making a larger gap between what is already cracked and what is stressed. I am currently renovating an old house with it's share of stress cracks and will be using your method of patching. Thanks
drywall doesn't have the same integrity as metal. All holes are filled with a secondary product and not as strong at the original drywall. If your house is full of cracks, I am guessing it is old, possibly smooth plaster and lath, and they used fiber tapes. If you got cracks at the tops of windows and doors, it is because the joint lands on the corners of the doors and windows. Most cracks are caused by boarding than anything else. This is why things are staggered and are hooked over corners when boarding (old houses when boarded didn't know this). If it is crack city (I am almost certain the video demonstration is plaster and lath just but the way the crack looked, and looked when cut out) Almost certain it is plaster and lath, or the dryall has a billion joints improperly boarded (which can happen surprisingly, and I have fixed several in my lifetime which are not fun).
That's great! I think I might be able to do that.
BTW, that trick with cutting across the crack is similar to something done on airplanes. If plastic cracks (say a wing fairing or something like that), the mechanic will drill a small hole at the end of the crack. That usually prevents the crack from propagating any further. So what you did is a good practice.
That looks fantastic, and the tip about etching a line along the end of the crack is priceless. I've never dared use tape as I always assumed that it would create a conspicuous hump - but evidently not! Thanks!
Absolutely brilliant 👏🏻. I've just bought my own home and I have a few 'cracks in my conservatory extension. After watching your tutorial in how to correct these cracks I'm actually quite looking forward to trying this myself👍🏻. Thanks and looking forward to more of your DIY videos.
Just what I needed to see! I had a new house built 7 years ago. It developed a crack that ran across the ceiling. It has traveled more and gotten a littler wider over time. Now I know why it happened and how to fix it! Happy New Year!
Why it happened and fix why,👍 then move on to the crack, you got it right
Ahhhh this is so cool! I have to do all the repairs in my house because my boyfriend doesn’t know how to do anything, it’s so nice to see a man who can do something very well!!! Thanks for teaching, I’ll try my best 😊😊😊
Your boyfriend knows exactly how to get things done and done in a way that you are sure never to complain about. He gets you to do it. Two problems solved!
@@noelpucarua2843 it’s his house… why would I complain? It’s his stuff I’m fixing lmfao. Sad to see you projecting tho
@@toanyour1372 Two questions;
Does it get done when you do it?
And do you complain about how well its done?
@toanyour1372 If your boyfriend doesn't know how, watch the video together, that way you both learn and repair things together. You shouldn't have to be repairing HIS house on your own, he must show support and help. 🤷🏽♀️
This is so good. Thank you! I have a crack in the bathroom wall, I will be applying these steps to fix that myself soon. Excellent guidance, thank you again. 😊
I always created 1000 other cracks so it doesn't stand out but this is kewl also
Can’t make things perfect you can see flaws too easily
It cannot be bad, because it's made by you. You should remember that.. :D
Kick a few holes randomly too
Great tutorial! Finally, a video that is for a regular person! Fabulous results! 🙌🏻
I've been painting 40years and I've just learnt something new 🏴.
When I was a painter had to do this basically on every ceiling. Did a lot of repaints
Such a massive job for such a small crack. Thank you for the very helpful and detailed video!
Im faced with the identical issue. As you mentioned, never knew that this was a common problem. Thanks for the tip of getting the repair done right the first time. It was a great video, and I will follow all the steps you went over to perform the repair of my ceiling.
Thanks Bill, and good luck 🤞 with your future projects!
Always remember if you don’t back block the crack it will crack again
@@johnyjohn1500 What is "back block"? Thanks!
As a diy'er I always thought I would be criticised for feathering by going across the plaster rather than lengthwise, Good to see my "home grown" method is actually a legitimate way used by professionals. I had never seen anyone do it before.
Intersection point. Brilliant! Fantastic tip and goes to show there is always something to learn. Thanks so much.
You’re welcome 👍👍
Absolutely well done video, Bill. Now I'm about to tackle a few cracks in OUR ceiling after watching this! Cheers .
Lemme just say, as a home owner myself, THANK YOU for this video. I have some cracks i need to fix
Homie, you’re badder than Shaft! That was a smoooth finish, done belt and braces too. Chapeau!
I'm off to fix the pigs ear eyesore I made of my bedroom ceiling crack!
Thank you, thank you for the timely video.
Many blessings to you and yours...
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Dude, great video! I've got a crack that's been staring at me, daring me to try to fix it. I'm ready now.
Thanks Bill - excellent tutorial and now no more crack in my ceiling!
So if a 5’3 8.5 stone gal like me can do it following your method- Anyone can 😂
Thank you ❤️👊🏼🙏🏼
Thoroughly explained! You answered the questions that were popping in my head as you applied the fix. No shortcuts on the video as you apply the fix, it really goes from start to finish.
I would appreciate knowing which brands of product you are using: the coater, the tape, etc. for us super-amateurs.
Will donate!
Yes I agree 👍🏽 💯 Please provide list of tools and products as I'd also like to know. Thanks you
Thank you so much for explaining and demonstrating fixing a ceiling crack. Plus with the extra added things you personally do and why. From your video I was able to confidently fix my ceiling crack. Again thank you so much!
I am so thankful for folks like this. They make home improvements much easier.
Like RUclips reading my thoughts. We have a ceiling crack in a bedroom runs the length of the ceiling. We believed cracked from a previous ceiling fan that had a loose mount. Appreciate this video because we weren’t really sure how to appropriately go about repairing it.
Drywall will crack in the seams if it hasn't been joined with glasfiber or cardboard.
Not reading thoughts. Just listening to you talk to someone about the crack in your ceiling via your phones mic and then recommending this video.
Sorry to ruin the illusion.
It is always listening...
It's listening to your voice. Nothing new
Your phone is listening to you mate. It's not s coincidence.😂
You have know idea how much I appreciate this video! Thank you .. I have been trying to fix this ceiling for years, with out success 😂… your the man 🎉
Nice job, Bill. Especially making sure those cracks are filled with mud. That's really important.
One trick I do if the ceiling has a rough or textured surface is to grab a large moist sponge and soften the edges of the joint compound/mud and blend it in a little bit. We always use hot mud/20 minute mud with mesh tape for the first coat per the manufacturers recommendation.
Most of our cracks in earthquake country are around doors and windows. lol.
Does this work for plaster ceilings and walls?
@@loisjacob414 Yes it does as long as the plaster is still firm.
I Always fill my gaps with 20min then mud and tape.
Great instruction. I didn't know it could be that easy. We will get ours fixed now by ourselves! So much value. Thank you
I had a crack split across the whole bedroom ceiling. After watching your video I bought the multi tool and followed your advice. The first coat looks okay a few ridges. Thanks for your easy way to go about sorting this. Second coat when dry
Great step-by-step! Would love to see a video repairing a crack on a textured wall.
Make a small hole at the beginning and end of the crack to stop it from travelling then just fill in the crack with your finger using a flexible wall putty or caulk. Most hairline cracks are from inevitable, continous small movements of the building.
Using any type of trowel no Metter how small creates a flat area. I've found using your finger and just slightly smoothing it out helps recreate the randomness of texture
Excellent video you made all the key points look so simple. There was nothing there; that anyone would feel was to difficult 😞 I feel that I’m armed, with the right information; to tackle my crack in the ceiling. Thank so much, precise and to the point.
You’re very welcome 👍
If I can make a couple of suggestions. I was a drywall contractor for over 30 years with loads of experience from installing drywalling and taping new homes to renovating and fixing plaster finishes. Cracks appear because of some movement which is why adding some more screws into the joists around the crack will prevent this from reoccurring. While your technique is spot on, the first coat if using mesh tape should be either be durabond or sheetrock. The powder can easily be mixed by hand for small areas to create a smooth paste which will be stronger than simple drywall compound. The final two coats can be using the regular drywall compound as it is easy to sand and polish. This will guarantee the problem is permanently fixed.
Great tutorial. One thing to be aware of, you should be prepared to paint the entire ceiling once the repair has been completed as the painted patched area probably won't match the rest of the ceiling.☺☺☺
THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS
@@harryballsacky You’re welcome.🤗
@@harryballsacky maybe for some but I'm a decorator and you'll be amazed at the amount of customers who don't believe me when I say paint usually doesn't touch up!
And will accentuate the speed hump he created.
Ive been fixing drywall professionally for over 20 years. This crack will most likely come back if you use mesh tape. Never use mesh to fix cracks in drywall or plaster board. Use hot mud with taper tape.
Sorry What's hot mud? Thx
This is the real comment. Mesh should never be used where there is movement problems.
Good thing this is not a drywall ceiling.
Hot mud is powdered bag mud you mix with water.
i just use elastic bands and mudd
Echo some of the other comments here - this is an excellent no-nonsense DIY video. I've tried to fix cracks before. Whilst I thought of opening the crack out I didn't think of 'terminating' the end of the crack or using the tape. I'm off to get those cracks sorted. On a related note, I've noticed that when I repainted a ceiling it seemed to cause what looks like tape to start to peel away from the ceiling, thus creating a crack/gap. Note sure its tape or the paper covering of the plasterboard - ever seen this?
Yes, perfect timing. Giant crack in my ceiling. Looks like it's been tried to be repaired before with paper tape. All your vids are so incredibly helpful. Cheers Bill!
Glad I can help👍
@@billshowto If the crack is running through the architrave as well, would you use the same method or replace that piece of architrave?
Depending on the damage you can either fill the crack with timber filler or replace the architrave.
Love your work Bill. You make these tasks very simple to follow and replicate. Thanks !!!
Hello , thank you for sharing great helpful tip on fixing a ceiling. I have watched this video a few times to get the hang of repairing my ceiling. Thank you so much for posting.
Seriously dude, you did a great job teaching me this. I'll do anything other drywall (and tile), but this makes me feel I can do it and get good results! Thank you!
Bill, your attention to detail and demand for perfection are a thing of beauty. It's a work of art.
Totally doable. I was about to hire a mason. Now, amma do it myself. Excellent tutorial 👌 👍
If at all possible, try getting in to the ceiling space and backblocking by putting some glue or plaster over a 200mm by 400mm piece of plasterboard and placing over the back of where the crack appeared. Will be a much stronger long term fix especially if movement was the causing issue. Also I personally wouldn't recommend mesh tape for this, I'd be using fibafuse, which is more of a dense weave of fibreglass tape. If you really want to go all out, try scratching the paint of the area the you will be plastering and prepping it by painting thinned out pva glue over the area... helps the plaster stick to the paint.
Well said mate.
Plus 1 for backblocking. My guess is this joint as never back blocked and that’s why it cracked. That cornice work looks pretty shonky too.
@@duncanking5272 I've done a fair bit of backblocking work on older homes... almost always works as a long term solution
I wish I had seen this video earlier. What a great teaching video!! Thank you for taking the time to film it!
Thank you! 65 year old single lady very appreciative going to try this on the weekend. Only thing is unsure of the paste name . I guess I will just ask at my local hardware store. I just LOVE YOU TUBE !! 😊
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This was exactly what I was looking for, thanks for breaking this down with detailed descriptions and good video work.
The end line to avoid further cracking, reminded me of repairing the crack on a hoof of a horse or cow, they do a little circle hole at the end of the crack that prevents it from going any further.
Same method goes for welding
And in plastics too!
Stop gap drill hole, for cracks in aluminium on aircraft as well 😉
Yes! Thank you! Our crack is above our fireplace. The ceiling is a one large room where we had to put in support beams as there wasn’t enough support or another bearing wall. Our hope is when cracks are fixed, it doesn’t come back.
Thank you for the tips and tricks 👍it’s amazing 😻 yes everyone faces the same problem, so thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 👏👏👍
Bill thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent tutorial. Very much appreciated as with all the other comments I especially appreciate the way you explain the steps with why they are important for a proper result. Cheers
Thanks Bill for your great video, the cracks in my bedroom ceiling had been annoying me for ages and now you'd never know they were there.
Need a tutorial for textured drywall repair. Enjoyed this one.
Look up the Paul Peck Drywall.
A few secrets of the trade...
1. If you want to speed up the process use cornice cement/basecoat 45 and add a sprinkle of gypsum to the mix ( will go off in 5 minutes)
2. Get the scraper instead of tapping it in with your hands run the scrapper along the tape it will go into the mud nicely.
3. In ten minutes you can literally do the second coat, wait till it goes firm, doesnt need to be fully dry
4. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to speed up the process even faster (be weary of the heat gun not to be so close)
5. Skim coat will be minnimal and will dry very quick. Add some gypsum to your fine finish top coat to go off faster aswell..
6. You can even finish with cornice cement or base coat because they are ceilings and the paint is flat especially in areas where theres not much light.
7. Level each coat with the scrapper as its still wet but firm, ( it will shave off nicely like butter) that way save you time sanding in betweeen coats, dont have to sand and create dust.
8. Level and ramp the edges as smoothly to the gyprock as possible, that way not much sanding is required at all.
8. When finished use a vac sander.
9. If edges are done well and you dont have sand paper, you can even use a wet rag to smooth off the edges.
can you make a video out of this?
@@FreeFrogWatching I can
yes, folded damp rag, folded and used like a french polish rubber, no need for sanding
@@utubeape I worked this out in a private "Eureka!' moment a few years ago. I've never seen it on the internet until now. 😀
Bill Thanks for making this video i have a crack in my drywall and watching you explain how to tackle the problem in easy straight forward easy to understand language i feel confident in tackling this problem.....it maybe an old video to you but its the right video at the right time for me and i think many others in the future
You’re very welcome 👍👍👍
A couple of thing to add- you can put on the sticky fiberglass tape directly over the crack without the mud,-it almost always takes 3 coats of mud, the last coat should be with topping compound because it's easier to sand and feather in.
Correct
😅 timing couldn't be Better. Thanks Billy
Followed this and super pleased with the result. Never done anything like this before, the video was great.
I like the idea of scoring the end of the crack to stop it progressing further. The trouble is the scoring at the end isn't very deep, so it will be of limited use. A better method might be to drill a small hole at the end of the crack, making sure it goes through the entire plasterboard. I've never tried it myself but might give it a go in future. iT looks a very nice job though, so thanks!
If the house is moving enough to crack 1/2 sheetrock that little scratch on the surface will do nothing to stop that crack from spreading, and when you use mesh tape you need to use with a setting-type compound, just read the instructions on the mesh tape.
No patch material used will stop the house from moving. You will be repairing it the next year or 2. Tell the customer this from the start, if you are reputable and guarantee your work. The crack in this video will 100% reappear.
If the ceiling is textured, you can clean out the joint as done here then just caulk the joint with a Paintable, Flexible caulk and paint over it if the caulk doesn't match the ceiling color.
If the ceiling is on the transition between a hall and an open room, add a header & drywall both sides for a permanent fix. You could also use a decorative styrofoam fake beam or a foah beam.
For wall cracks in an open concept house with walls taller than 12ft, I have successfully fixed these by cutting out a 4x8 area and hanging a new piece of drywall only attaching it to the wall around the perimeter of the new drywall piece, letting the wall freely move behind the drywall.
What are you on?! If your are reputable you’ll guarantee your work? So, you tell the customer that it’ll likely reappear, customer is ok with that.......2 years later it reappears and you go back and repair it 🤣 you clearly aren’t a professional and if you are you must be skint and chasing around reappearing cracks for free🤣🤣🤣 hilarious......great advice 👍🏻
@@kevinotoole885 I stated how I would fix each scenario, I guarantee the work if they spring for the extra work. What you read the 1st 2 sentences and then replied? Has anyone ever asked you to repair something the cheapest way then asked you to guarantee it? Hopefully you said no.
Another RUclips comment section KNOW IT ALL. lol 😂 this know it all is different from the other know it all’s on RUclips. LMAO!!
Perfect video. Gave me all the info and confidence to do my sister’s roof crack. Thank you from Seattle. ❤
brilliant lesson Bill, full of all the information needed to do it correctly and what a finish !