Submitted by Flakethesnake t3_zwajp7 in DIY
69Dankdaddy69 t1_j1to4h8 wrote
Tape and compound will do it. Try to sand down to the bare sheets beforehand so your tape and compound dont stand out too much.
Use a long, flat sander to get the finish as smooth as possible, and then be sure to topcoat it with a finishing compound, it makes a big difference.
Flakethesnake OP t1_j1tpdur wrote
The cracks are where the sheets of plaster join and one of the sheets is out a few mil further than the other. Would you reckon whacking a few nails in it to get it flat first or would joining tape be enough
69Dankdaddy69 t1_j1tu0qa wrote
Yeah definitely, if its loose and you can move it in, definitely smack it down with a hammer and nails
Able_Kaleidoscope_61 t1_j1tzm47 wrote
Screws. For the love of God, spend the extra .0002 cents and use dry wall screws.
No_Pomegranate2580 t1_j1x0h8r wrote
Yes to screws.
FairyFartDaydreams t1_j1vs266 wrote
post a pic. Without seeing how the crack is formed you can't know if it is part of a bigger problem
Flakethesnake OP t1_j1w4n9h wrote
I have been trying and this subreddit isn't allowing me. may need to get a link
Flakethesnake OP t1_j1wfubj wrote
https://imgur.com/a/n1K5Bj4 link to the cracking
FairyFartDaydreams t1_j1witn3 wrote
It looks like it is bulging a little bit which can signify the load from above is too great and needs to be addressed.
Flakethesnake OP t1_j1wquqf wrote
I mentioned in my post we are going to replace the walls entirely. This is a shorter term fix so we can freshen the wall up
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