Instead of using the paper tape, there is a product called Crack Tape. Crack Tape is a very strong drywall tape that you have to cut with scissors, and has holes in it that the drywall mud goes through. Crack Tape is very strong and flexible. You also cannot rip Crack Tape with your hands or try to rip with a dryewall knife. I ordered it online.
Great, easy to follow, and short video without skipping out on the steps. Thank you for the primer reminder. I just patched a hole in my drywall and was going to get into your paint matched, but now I know I need to grab some primer!
Really nice repair ~ if I were doing it, I would have used quickset and mesh tape for the initial repair, than regular mudd for the finish coats as the repair would have been far stronger and less likely to ever separate in the future.
I have found that StepSaver Stress Crack Tape is better than paper or mesh tape. Paper tears unless you are extremely careful sanding. Also it is a millimeter or so thick so it's not easy to make the fix smooth unless you use a lot of mud. Also, it is not flexible, so if your wall shifts later, the crack will reappear. Mesh tape is strong and flexible but it has more thickness than paper tape so the checkerboard pattern shows through when you sand unless you use a LOT of mud. Stress Crack Tape is thinner than onion skin. It is also flexible like mesh tape and is just as strong. Your local Lowe's and Home Depot might carry it but my stores don't. However, Sherwin-Williams stores do. It is about $4.00 for a package which has 12 strips of varying widths, all about 6" long. You can use the size width you need and it can be cut easily with a pocket knife, scissors or putty knife.
Paint and primer is fine to use over a finished wall or existing paint. A true primer will bond and seal over mud much better than a paint and primer mix. Primer usually takes less than an hour to dry, so would definitely recommend just using that.
@beefmaster_james Ok, thank you. I used to take painting and remodeling as a trade at a vocational school, and I've forgotten the majority of it and am trying to learn everything again. Thank you for your help.
Instead of using the paper tape, there is a product called Crack Tape. Crack Tape is a very strong drywall tape that you have to cut with scissors, and has holes in it that the drywall mud goes through. Crack Tape is very strong and flexible. You also cannot rip Crack Tape with your hands or try to rip with a dryewall knife. I ordered it online.
Great, easy to follow, and short video without skipping out on the steps. Thank you for the primer reminder. I just patched a hole in my drywall and was going to get into your paint matched, but now I know I need to grab some primer!
Thanks for watching, Dorena.
Thank you so much! I'm currently preparing to drill my wall to hang some painting and was worried about creating cracks. This majorly reassured me!
Really nice repair ~ if I were doing it, I would have used quickset and mesh tape for the initial repair, than regular mudd for the finish coats as the repair would have been far stronger and less likely to ever separate in the future.
Good tips
great video! To the point and no fluff! Thank you so much!
I have found that StepSaver Stress Crack Tape is better than paper or mesh tape.
Paper tears unless you are extremely careful sanding. Also it is a millimeter or so thick so it's not easy to make the fix smooth unless you use a lot of mud. Also, it is not flexible, so if your wall shifts later, the crack will reappear.
Mesh tape is strong and flexible but it has more thickness than paper tape so the checkerboard pattern shows through when you sand unless you use a LOT of mud.
Stress Crack Tape is thinner than onion skin. It is also flexible like mesh tape and is just as strong.
Your local Lowe's and Home Depot might carry it but my stores don't. However, Sherwin-Williams stores do. It is about $4.00 for a package which has 12 strips of varying widths, all about 6" long. You can use the size width you need and it can be cut easily with a pocket knife, scissors or putty knife.
Excellent tip. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much
I moved into recently renovated home and we have about 2 cracks like that and now i can fix them with thanks
Apply mud in thinner flatter layers....makes final sand easier.
Excellent tip. Had to go through the school of hard knocks for that lesson.
Excellent. Thank you.
Very informative. All worked for me. Thank you very much.
Not too shabby good buddy
Thank you my friend
Good job
Thank you!
Great job
great tips thanks.
Yessir. Thanks for watching.
Thanks buddy help a lot😃😃
Great job clear and concise
Why isn't it recommended to use the paint and primer? Sorry trying to learn.
Paint and primer is fine to use over a finished wall or existing paint. A true primer will bond and seal over mud much better than a paint and primer mix. Primer usually takes less than an hour to dry, so would definitely recommend just using that.
@beefmaster_james Ok, thank you. I used to take painting and remodeling as a trade at a vocational school, and I've forgotten the majority of it and am trying to learn everything again. Thank you for your help.
Did you fix your foundation, too?
I’m just going to paint over my crack
This was a magnificent video.
Thank you sir. You are a magnificent viewer.
@@beefmaster_james I certainly appreciate it.😊
I can do this!
Great job. But that all purpose joint compound is too hard to sand. Use 45 min and mix your own.
Good tip. Saves time and money that way.
Hi there, I 'd like to offer you the product to make videos, how can I talk with you for the details?
Without a structural remedy the crack will return. Get an estimate from foundation specialists and fix the problem before doing so the drywall work.
you're a hero sir. 🫡🫡
Thank you!