This Is How To Fix Stress Cracks in Drywall The Best Way
How to fix stress cracks in drywall starts with making the crack bigger. Then, fill it in with caulk and wait to see if it needs more. Find out more below.
The Best Way To Fix Drywall Stress Cracks
Fixing stress cracks in drywall starts with digging into the crack a little bit. Then, fill it in with high-quality, flexible caulk. You’ll want to wait to see if it opens up a bit as the house shifts. If it does, just fill in whatever parts open up.
Sadly, this isn’t what most people do.
Many contractors and people use joint compound and drywall tape or fiber tape. These can cover up the crack, but both of these solutions are just band-aids. They usually last around 6 months to a year. Then the joint compound cracks and there’s your stress crack again.
The Best Way To Fix Drywall Stress Cracks
Stress cracks in drywall mostly show up in vaulted ceilings, garage ceilings, and oddly shaped rooms. As your house moves, these are the areas that feel the most movement.
Vaulted ceilings have an odd shape and less support. Garages have less insulation, meaning temperature and humidity affect them more strongly. Oddly shaped rooms move differently than square and rectangular rooms.
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