How to fix a crack in a wall or ceiling - DIY

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2021
  • 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 . For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
    Amazon product links:
    - 7 in 1 scraper - amzn.to/3PrdJ1x
    - 120 git sand paper - amzn.to/3F6jCg5
    - Hand sander - amzn.to/3t2CppI
    - Joint compound - amzn.to/3LvBQLk
    - Joint knife - amzn.to/45WkZcM
    - Primer in a spray can - amzn.to/48nCAMo
    - Fibafuse tape - amzn.to/3t5iZjZ
    Your donations help me to keep helping you .....
    www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...
    #DIY #howto #billshowto
  • ХоббиХобби

Комментарии • 2,8 тыс.

  • @TheSlugstoppa
    @TheSlugstoppa 2 года назад +869

    Working one -handed, holding a camera, up a ladder. I love it when people risk their lives to teach me stuff - respect.

    • @fuzzyrat123
      @fuzzyrat123 2 года назад +5

      @Devin Reavis Was just sitting here thinking the same thing.

    • @vincentgacovino566
      @vincentgacovino566 2 года назад

      @Devin Reavis ū up

    • @wendyschraml2171
      @wendyschraml2171 2 года назад +7

      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.

    • @usmanhafeez7320
      @usmanhafeez7320 2 года назад +6

      He is clearly wearing a head-mount camera.

    • @johngannon1349
      @johngannon1349 2 года назад +1

      You sad case I do this all the time .Risking their life get a life.

  • @aunl.9095
    @aunl.9095 Год назад +560

    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!

    • @raulgut4030
      @raulgut4030 Год назад +44

      @@gogdecorltd6689 Lover boy!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @baddad2955
      @baddad2955 Год назад +14

      This probably going to crack again

    • @RobHubbard-uq3mj
      @RobHubbard-uq3mj Год назад +31

      ​@Raul Gut Gregs trying to fill a different type of crack

    • @raulgut4030
      @raulgut4030 Год назад +6

      @@RobHubbard-uq3mj and place to live!!😂😂

    • @mondop5270
      @mondop5270 Год назад +1

      Ok good luck

  • @davewalkden9978
    @davewalkden9978 Год назад +14

    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. 👍

  • @7th.trumpet
    @7th.trumpet Год назад +7

    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.

  • @chuckhaas4412
    @chuckhaas4412 2 года назад +603

    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.

    • @robertolang9684
      @robertolang9684 Год назад +2

      good luck with that next frame movement bloody crack come back to family

    • @francoamerican4632
      @francoamerican4632 Год назад +1

      Accepting the recurring crack as part of your family is an interesting approach to dealing with this type of problem.

    • @Ben-jq5oo
      @Ben-jq5oo Год назад +1

      Excellent presentation!

    • @josezavala4112
      @josezavala4112 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@robertolang9684😊😊

    • @Cupid_Stunt
      @Cupid_Stunt 7 месяцев назад +2

      Now make a video showing someone with zero plastering experience, do it for the first time ... I dare you !

  • @pr7562
    @pr7562 2 года назад +454

    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!

    • @tcs831usa
      @tcs831usa 2 года назад +4

      Low ceiling, typical mobile home project

    • @marilynwright1582
      @marilynwright1582 2 года назад +6

      Awesome

    • @johneaton25
      @johneaton25 2 года назад +3

      Yep l liked that little fairly unknown tip too P.R. 👍

    • @benflores8978
      @benflores8978 2 года назад +9

      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.

    • @manz007
      @manz007 Год назад +3

      @@benflores8978 Any videos on that ?

  • @followthetrawler
    @followthetrawler Год назад +10

    great video, great knowledge. I've been filling cracks in walls for 20 years or more, this technique is fantastic

  • @naurm.a4686
    @naurm.a4686 Год назад +93

    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

  • @sebastienbeaubois9195
    @sebastienbeaubois9195 2 года назад +27

    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.

  • @jstrange3
    @jstrange3 2 года назад +22

    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

    • @ursulasmith6402
      @ursulasmith6402 Год назад

      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!

  • @isaiahsimmons831
    @isaiahsimmons831 9 месяцев назад +1

    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❤💯💯👍👍

  • @Judy.LoveandLightAlways
    @Judy.LoveandLightAlways 10 месяцев назад +7

    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

  • @JasonTylerRicci
    @JasonTylerRicci 2 года назад +36

    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

    • @bartownsu
      @bartownsu 2 года назад +3

      In the same boat as you 😂😅

  • @sophknot
    @sophknot 2 года назад +79

    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 !!!

    • @jamieharr4459
      @jamieharr4459 Год назад

      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

  • @rubecork7102
    @rubecork7102 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @charlenebass8644
    @charlenebass8644 10 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @kosmogoddess8973
    @kosmogoddess8973 2 года назад +34

    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.

  • @jatontherun
    @jatontherun 2 года назад +10

    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!

  • @mikelopez5949
    @mikelopez5949 Год назад +1

    That was an excellent demo and explanation. I have done this before and definitely learned something new with the cross to prevent further cracking.
    Thank you.

  • @amyhunter2503
    @amyhunter2503 10 месяцев назад +33

    Love this! I’m a single woman who loves to learn to diy stuffs! Thank you!

    • @barkerrd100
      @barkerrd100 3 месяца назад +1

      You're too cute to be single. 😀

    • @utkuozdemir3111
      @utkuozdemir3111 Месяц назад +4

      Why is being single so relevant?
      I'm a man in a relationship, does me finding the video helpful suddenly become obsolete? 🤣

  • @aaryaputra108
    @aaryaputra108 2 года назад +8

    Such a massive job for such a small crack. Thank you for the very helpful and detailed video!

  • @angelahagood7143
    @angelahagood7143 2 года назад +19

    Great tutorial! Finally, a video that is for a regular person! Fabulous results! 🙌🏻

  • @jb3222
    @jb3222 Год назад +10

    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!

  • @connieweber9824
    @connieweber9824 Год назад +2

    Thank Bill, looks just like my 2nd floor ceiling. I'm heading up to do the job now. Great tutorial !!!

  • @rrome6178
    @rrome6178 2 года назад +83

    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!

    • @beaufighter245
      @beaufighter245 2 года назад +7

      Same here. As I had a question, it was answered. Excellent tutorial. No drama, no banging music, just clear instruction.

    • @Licensed1
      @Licensed1 2 года назад

      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.

    • @doricdave7192
      @doricdave7192 2 года назад

      Through? 🤔

    • @rrome6178
      @rrome6178 2 года назад

      Thorough

    • @jeffellis6544
      @jeffellis6544 Год назад

      @james Deer - ok then. What would you do to repair?

  • @paul-zs1dw
    @paul-zs1dw 2 года назад +40

    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.

    • @plummetplum
      @plummetplum 2 года назад +4

      Sorry What's hot mud? Thx

    • @arrowsquirrel1563
      @arrowsquirrel1563 2 года назад +5

      This is the real comment. Mesh should never be used where there is movement problems.

    • @ramdam974
      @ramdam974 2 года назад +2

      Good thing this is not a drywall ceiling.

    • @mattbrouillard9571
      @mattbrouillard9571 2 года назад +3

      Hot mud is powdered bag mud you mix with water.

    • @mikepapillo5728
      @mikepapillo5728 2 года назад

      i just use elastic bands and mudd

  • @susie3790
    @susie3790 Год назад +44

    Great instruction. I didn't know it could be that easy. We will get ours fixed now by ourselves! So much value. Thank you

  • @j03150315
    @j03150315 Год назад +7

    Omg...This is money well spent to hire someone who knows he/she's doing.....Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!!!!

    • @karlmiller4061
      @karlmiller4061 2 месяца назад +2

      He is truly milking this job. 😂 he's just a beginner

  • @caroltrendall63
    @caroltrendall63 2 года назад +47

    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.

    • @redfishm
      @redfishm 2 года назад +2

      How did it go?

  • @xordoom8467
    @xordoom8467 2 года назад +8

    This was exactly what I was looking for, thanks for breaking this down with detailed descriptions and good video work.

  • @toystimefun6209
    @toystimefun6209 Год назад

    Thank you for making this. It saved me some money not needing to hire someone. Also, the small suggestions you have make a big difference. Thanks!!

  • @luisgovea7921
    @luisgovea7921 Год назад

    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!!!

  • @damo5219
    @damo5219 Год назад +17

    Love your work Bill. You make these tasks very simple to follow and replicate. Thanks !!!

  • @adescon
    @adescon 2 года назад +41

    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.

    • @djm8341
      @djm8341 2 года назад +17

      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.

  • @judithelizabethsnow2497
    @judithelizabethsnow2497 18 дней назад +1

    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. 😊

  • @James-mv9qx
    @James-mv9qx Год назад +3

    Great video, thanks. I had to do this exact same repair, but I didn't know the proper way. I only did one layer with the tape and it looks bad, now I can fix it properly :)

  • @MrJasdog107
    @MrJasdog107 2 года назад +6

    One of the best examples of how to deal with a crack in a smooth ceiling on RUclips . Thanks from a UK decorator.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 года назад +2

      Glad I could help 👍

  • @nomadexplorer6682
    @nomadexplorer6682 2 года назад +60

    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... 👍

  • @kayr6422
    @kayr6422 Год назад

    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.

  • @ScottPhillips-qy2zi
    @ScottPhillips-qy2zi 5 месяцев назад

    Good on you for embedding the mesh tape into the joint compound... So many people make the mistake of not doing that and cracks return.

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller 2 года назад +57

    I always created 1000 other cracks so it doesn't stand out but this is kewl also

    • @CC-oy8ii
      @CC-oy8ii 2 года назад +2

      Can’t make things perfect you can see flaws too easily

    • @xxxblackvenomxxx
      @xxxblackvenomxxx 2 года назад

      It cannot be bad, because it's made by you. You should remember that.. :D

    • @ellismidkiff6117
      @ellismidkiff6117 Год назад

      Kick a few holes randomly too

  • @infinite6163
    @infinite6163 2 года назад +5

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @gordonflash8976
    @gordonflash8976 Год назад

    So good, I agree with Chuck Haas, I needed this video many years ago, but thanks for putting it up, this is definitely going to be useful to many. Especially loved how you did not talk to much, you just got straight into it.

  • @chrisferguson237
    @chrisferguson237 Год назад +4

    Great video mate! Simple, informative and to the point. Thank you.

  • @jacquicruickshank3879
    @jacquicruickshank3879 2 года назад +8

    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.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 года назад +2

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @andrewp5749
    @andrewp5749 2 года назад +37

    There is something satisfying about mudding and skim coats. I finished about 1100 sq ft in my basement by using channels like this to pick up pointers and I saved about 40k by doing it myself. Keeping up with home maintenance is a task for anyone, but guys like you that take the time to share knowledge make it much easier. Thanks for the advice!

    • @jcresmond1653
      @jcresmond1653 2 года назад +5

      40k... 1100 feet?!🙃 liar. Maybe if you were using marble lmao! Get real!

  • @philharwood4684
    @philharwood4684 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @theprofessor4487
    @theprofessor4487 Год назад +4

    Great step-by-step! Would love to see a video repairing a crack on a textured wall.

  • @masayuki83
    @masayuki83 2 года назад +14

    Randomly stumbled across this channel, wasn't even looking at renovations or repairs but here I am subscribed and learning something new.

  • @JoeMac1983
    @JoeMac1983 2 года назад +12

    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 😂👍🍻

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 года назад +1

      👍👍

    • @alphaj9
      @alphaj9 2 года назад +1

      Literally was looking at mine as I came across this video. Kinda spooky honestly 😂

    • @reeksreeks3017
      @reeksreeks3017 2 года назад

      Tape is key. Without it the crack will come back

  • @darlenewhite8622
    @darlenewhite8622 7 месяцев назад +16

    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 😊.

    • @larryw.c.4544
      @larryw.c.4544 3 месяца назад +2

      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.

  • @aliciaarce6630
    @aliciaarce6630 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @MrMatthias03
    @MrMatthias03 2 года назад +7

    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!

  • @jlebron9703
    @jlebron9703 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video. I definitely feel confident doing my living room ceilings. I wasn't sure how to go about it, but your instructions helped alot. Thank you again

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 года назад

      You’re very welcome 👍

    • @jimfrost8289
      @jimfrost8289 2 года назад

      @@billshowto your wrong mesh tape is going to Crack again its no good period

  • @jasonh289
    @jasonh289 Год назад

    Everytime i was thinking "what do you do when...!" This guy explained it. This is proper video

  • @charlieb5487
    @charlieb5487 Год назад +1

    Followed this and super pleased with the result. Never done anything like this before, the video was great.

  • @andojay
    @andojay 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for showing us how to deal with this!

  • @emadigan523
    @emadigan523 2 года назад +3

    Guess what I am doing over Christmas break? This looks great, and thanks for the easy to follow instructions.

  • @keithwhite2815
    @keithwhite2815 24 дня назад

    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

  • @j.r.casias2455
    @j.r.casias2455 Год назад +3

    I wish I had seen this video earlier. What a great teaching video!! Thank you for taking the time to film it!

  • @yippeethreeeight
    @yippeethreeeight Год назад +7

    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.

  • @rohmichael2894
    @rohmichael2894 2 года назад +15

    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!

    • @johnyjohn1500
      @johnyjohn1500 2 года назад +1

      Always remember if you don’t back block the crack it will crack again

    • @willg54
      @willg54 2 года назад

      @@johnyjohn1500 What is "back block"? Thanks!

  • @Mohjo99
    @Mohjo99 Год назад +2

    Perfect video. Gave me all the info and confidence to do my sister’s roof crack. Thank you from Seattle. ❤

  • @rodneycaupp5962
    @rodneycaupp5962 9 месяцев назад +4

    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.

  • @virginia7125
    @virginia7125 2 года назад +3

    We had a mild earthquake in Mineral, Virginia. This cracked houses all over central Virginia. I have a stucco ceiling so I can't use tape. I had to take a razor knife & just V notch everything. I built the crack up with several coats. Primed & painted it. Still looks good. It's been 10 years or so. A blister in paint is hard to fix unless you rough sand the slick area or put tape in it. Best to cut a square & peel the paint back. Then add the tape with a glue back. You could scratch little lines in it to help it stick without the tape. Feather as you did, prime, & paint.

  • @nimadolma7807
    @nimadolma7807 2 года назад +6

    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 👏👏👍

  • @clampdown1134
    @clampdown1134 Год назад

    I've had some cracks come back when I just filled them, before. I'll try this method in future! Thanks!

  • @Spartan.N7BiotikMess
    @Spartan.N7BiotikMess Год назад

    Legend! Thanks for the great tutorial, quick and painless to watch, just perfect

  • @harryvanhoo7235
    @harryvanhoo7235 2 года назад +23

    Very nicely done Bill. Thank you for your time to show us how to do this and what to expect. On the rare occasions I have done work like this, I usually get frustrated at the first coat because it is no good. Also the scratching out and preparation. Cheers

  • @FreeRad1cal2008
    @FreeRad1cal2008 2 года назад +30

    Intersection point. Brilliant! Fantastic tip and goes to show there is always something to learn. Thanks so much.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 года назад +1

      You’re welcome 👍👍

  • @GypsyinAus
    @GypsyinAus 9 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @Sue.e.e
    @Sue.e.e 4 месяца назад

    This just popped on my you tube page and wow, great timing as I have ceiling cracks. Thanks for a very informative video. I am going to give this a try 😊

  • @robotsnthat
    @robotsnthat Год назад +11

    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.

    • @karlmiller4061
      @karlmiller4061 2 месяца назад

      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 😂

  • @mroflynn7769
    @mroflynn7769 Год назад +6

    brilliant lesson Bill, full of all the information needed to do it correctly and what a finish !

  • @AlenbtgMepstoen
    @AlenbtgMepstoen Год назад

    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.

  • @davidc9466
    @davidc9466 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for the easy diy info. I've been holding off repairing my cracks around my house since it will be my first time, but your video assured me it's not rocket science to do. Subscribed!

  • @fmn2628
    @fmn2628 2 года назад +12

    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.

    • @Mryiyo209.
      @Mryiyo209. 2 года назад +2

      Same method goes for welding

    • @JB-nl1gd
      @JB-nl1gd 2 года назад +3

      And in plastics too!

    • @DebOxy
      @DebOxy 2 года назад +1

      Stop gap drill hole, for cracks in aluminium on aircraft as well 😉

  • @salzy1864
    @salzy1864 2 года назад +6

    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.

    • @jakeyork6730
      @jakeyork6730 Год назад

      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 🤣🤣🤣

  • @azuanatoya
    @azuanatoya 2 месяца назад

    thank you for this video, my late grandma house plaster ceiling has start cracking here and there, some cornice also start to fall apart. thank you again for the video, this help me.

  • @shaneborg3717
    @shaneborg3717 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent my friend, we have a crack about twice that length that I "fixed" and keeps coming back! Now I really know how to fix it!

  • @ugurdy
    @ugurdy 2 года назад +3

    Excellent video with super easy and explanation. Thank you for your time and effort!

  • @DrMattiLabbratt
    @DrMattiLabbratt Год назад +3

    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 ❤️👊🏼🙏🏼

  • @paulastafford1642
    @paulastafford1642 Год назад

    Thank you! I have a number of these types of issues in my new home. Now i know how it's fixed and that it's common.

  • @juggerfox
    @juggerfox Год назад +13

    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!

    • @CoachSandysWorld
      @CoachSandysWorld 8 месяцев назад +2

      Yes I agree 👍🏽 💯 Please provide list of tools and products as I'd also like to know. Thanks you

  • @juneramirez8580
    @juneramirez8580 Год назад +9

    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!

    • @user-ux7pi9rt3b
      @user-ux7pi9rt3b Год назад +2

      Why it happened and fix why,👍 then move on to the crack, you got it right

  • @Bilal_El-Hassan
    @Bilal_El-Hassan 2 года назад +18

    😅 timing couldn't be Better. Thanks Billy

  • @texascreekcowboy1587
    @texascreekcowboy1587 Год назад

    thank you sir. I do maintenance for a resort and I find myself doing a lot of drywall due to guests and their ways of living there

  • @DeveloperChris
    @DeveloperChris 5 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @indykurt
    @indykurt 2 года назад +18

    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.

    • @kevinotoole885
      @kevinotoole885 2 года назад +2

      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 👍🏻

    • @indykurt
      @indykurt 2 года назад

      @@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.

    • @lamadyarah8787
      @lamadyarah8787 2 года назад

      Another RUclips comment section KNOW IT ALL. lol 😂 this know it all is different from the other know it all’s on RUclips. LMAO!!

  • @5Flaash
    @5Flaash 10 месяцев назад +10

    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

  • @amaquellaamasuaamallallo7700
    @amaquellaamasuaamallallo7700 Год назад +2

    Thank you, thank you for the timely video.
    Many blessings to you and yours...
    🙏🙏🙏

  • @dominicparkerz
    @dominicparkerz 8 месяцев назад +2

    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!

    • @Tuur75
      @Tuur75 8 месяцев назад

      Who sais he' s not a pro?

  • @jagglenut
    @jagglenut 2 года назад +16

    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.

    • @Possimpablee
      @Possimpablee 2 года назад

      Drywall will crack in the seams if it hasn't been joined with glasfiber or cardboard.

    • @Lewiss7423
      @Lewiss7423 2 года назад +3

      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.

    • @goygoyim6443
      @goygoyim6443 2 года назад

      It is always listening...

    • @ricr.4669
      @ricr.4669 2 года назад

      It's listening to your voice. Nothing new

    • @kwak1k
      @kwak1k 2 года назад

      Your phone is listening to you mate. It's not s coincidence.😂

  • @OldSaltyBear
    @OldSaltyBear 2 года назад +26

    Thanks for this one Bill! I had to do this at my house a few years back but didn't think / know to groove out the crack or make a crack stop at the ends. I also used paper tape instead of mesh. The crack has since reappeared, so I will use your method when I fix it again.

    • @tc96z1
      @tc96z1 2 года назад +4

      Is it done yet?

    • @bruceb9385
      @bruceb9385 2 года назад +1

      I have tried both paper tape and mesh tape on cracks. Mesh tape covered cracks tend to reappear. Never paper taped cracks. Mesh has no physical strength and will pass thru any tiny movement. Paper stays put. I always add screws on both sides regardless if feels firm since it cracked on its own.

  • @nickhockley1651
    @nickhockley1651 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent demonstration and simple , highly informative communication. thanks!

  • @imaknexus
    @imaknexus Год назад +2

    Very detailed breakdown, well done. Seems like a lot of effort for a minor repair but what the hell do I know. I did a similar DIY repair multiple times but without tape and the crack kept coming back. Good tip about making counter lines to crack

  • @knastera
    @knastera Год назад +3

    I am so thankful for folks like this. They make home improvements much easier.

  • @bluecheese1066
    @bluecheese1066 Год назад +5

    Oh mate, you make it look so easy, and that's a proper good job! I'll be keeping all of this in mind for a couple of cracks I need to work on. Cheers!

  • @michaelbrick9730
    @michaelbrick9730 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is just what I've been looking for on 'how too'...Thank You so much...

  • @fullcontakt1
    @fullcontakt1 Год назад +2

    Lemme just say, as a home owner myself, THANK YOU for this video. I have some cracks i need to fix