Repairing Drywall Ceiling Seam Cracks

To undo the damage done to the ceiling scrape off the loose tape and re tape the joint either with a drywall repair kit or paper tape and joint compound.

Repairing drywall ceiling seam cracks.

If the crack is discolored you could have moisture problems. The home mender shows us how to remove a buckled seam from a ceiling or wall apply new tape and mud. If there s an issue with the trusses that could create a crack between the ceiling and the interior wall. The cause of your ceiling crack depends on various factors such as the ceiling material and the home s age.

To fix a ceiling crack start by scraping away any loose material from the crack with a drywall knife. The back to front dimension is 30 which means there are over 7 sheets of drywall. The long edge is 19 long. If you have a textured ceiling.

Then prepare 5 minute mud by mixing the mud powder with lukewarm water. Next put mesh drywall tape over the crack and press it firmly onto the ceiling.