I've been staring at a stress crack in the wall for years, and it has always bothered me. I watched your video on this, and I got myself together to fix it. It looks awesome now! I can look at the wall now without being reminded of how I "still need to fix that somehow..." Thanks for this tutorial.
@@grantboyer9769Those aren’t expansion cracks at drywall joints, those jagged cracks are from foundation settlement. I have them in several places in my home. I just spent thousands $$ having helical piers installed to re-level the foundation, which closed up most of the cracks. However, it seems to have settled some and the cracks are reappearing. The foundation guys are scheduled to come back and make adjustments to the piers.
Like you, looking at one for years. Unlike you, haven't gotten the courage to attempt to fix yet. Hoping a few more of these videos will get one motivated to try. 👍
I prefer to tape it because most likely this will occur again due to foundation shifting with hot and cold weather. If it does it will happen behind the tape. Great video!
Fibrafuse is a great product, I am a professional plasterer and I use a lot of it for repair work, it is also available in wider sizes 15.2cm wide come in very handy also, great work Bill also.
Very common in NZ, with earthquakes, and houses shifting and settling. In fact the building code now states that any joins in plasterboard, must be 200mm away from any junction to limit cracks occurring.
When working as a welder i use to drill holes at either end of the crack to stop further travel - Theory being harder for fracture to travel past a cut edge . possibly overkill applying to plaster repairs. Hope to see a update on the durability of the tape in future uploads.
I chisel the crack bigger. I will use your drill method, makes sense. Then I will fill the voids with heavy super hard substance called " Fix it all ". Rock hard in 1 hour. Then over the top layer I will use mesh tape and fast set 40.
Just did one the other day on drywall. Drywall on older homes has more movement and if not done properly the repair wil crack again. I rasp into the drywall on both sides of the crack least 3/16 inch deep Fill the area with compound, add compound to paper tape on both sides. Stick the tape to the area. Knife over and come back the next day for final fine patching and sanding. This works really good and leaves no bump.
Just take a quarter inch (6-7 mm) drill bit and drill a hole at the top of the crack to stop it from continuing. This technique is used to address cracks in aluminum aircraft skins. The hole will stop continuation of the crack dead in its tracks. In aircraft skins we put a rivet in the hole but for drywall just filling the hole up with mud will suffice.
I was horrified (at first). when I saw you scraping away the mortar….but, it makes so much sense and I’m so glad to see your video. Super helpful and I’ll be following from now on. Thanks.
Fibrafuse is good, but what makes a lot of difference is the type of compound used. Durabond is best as the first coat. I,ve done hundreds of wall repairs in the past 40 years.
I’ve seen people using caulking to fill that gap and paint over it. The reasoning is that it can expand and contract over time with the weakened drywall around the corrected crack. It’s way less messier as well. At the end don’t know which one has a better outcome 🤷♂️
Heres a good tip figure on using a full sheet of drywall when doing doorways and windows. Dont place seams above doors. Youll have far less cracks down the road.
This is the correct solution. But if you are stuck with an existing construction, and want a more permanent repair, check the connection between the piers and the floor bearers. There may be some settlement which is easily fixed before patching. Alternatively, cut out and replace a decent section of old drywall, say between 400-600mm wide, and then use the same basic technique to refinish. Use adhesive to attach your patch panel to the wall studs. It's more flexible.
I'm retired, I'm 68. I painted many houses. If you have many cracks like you get with Lathe and Plaster, use a Router to open up the cracks. You want the deepest cut out deepest in the wall. That way the plaster patch is thickest down deep and less wide on the surface.
Have one of these in the room I'm sitting in (shares a wall with another room and that room has a similar crack). I've tried to address but just covering but now know how to fix it right. Thanks for the video.
I've fixed these before and they've came back. I didn't use tape is probably why. I "V" notched the area & used just drywall mud. Looks good for a few years. I thought tape would make it bulge too much.
This why when doing plasterboard around a door opening do not start a full sheet next to it. Instead, put a full sheet over the door opening and cut out for the door. All the opening and closing of the door puts a lot of stress in that area so best to avoid any joins.
Thank you, very informative. I am new to this process, but want to do similar on my house walls. Can someone please guide me with all the tools,materials used in this video please?
use caulk instead of mud bed the tape in caulk and cover keep as neat as posable and for the last coat wet down the caulk if your carful it will smooth out like glass the caulk will remain somewhat flexible and last a lot longer been doing it for years
I am inspired and impressed. I feel empowered to try this technique! I have forwarded onto a few friends as they will love learning on your channel. I well done and big thank you!!
best "dry compound" or crack fill mix Ive used is 2/3 fast set 20 and 1/3 fix-it-all. Strizzle in some elmers wood glue in the water before mixing those 2. Pack in the crack, tape over crack and then skim light coat of this same mix over tape. Should have atleast 20 minutes to work with. Rock hard bonding crack fill. Let dry, Can still sand and finish with softer topping all purpose or texture compound ( I use Blueline II from big box store to finish and texture). This is for large cracks that were either caused by settling, water leaking etc. Hopefully the water issue/settling can be fixed before applying this approach.
That's a great fix. Since that was for a flat wall, what about a wall that has rosebud texture? just pile it on try to smooth it out and then for the finishing coat , add the rosebud texture?
That fiber fuse looked quite a bit thinner than the mesh and paper. That fix looked very good especially considering how little area you covered with mud. Nice job
@@jankarwowski5621 I'm not sure if you've had a stroke are cursing me out or maybe has carpal tunnel. I know those don't look like real words to me though
@@davidreynolds4684 according to Google translate, it's Polish and translates to this; "A professional like from a Czech fairy tale". Don't know if that's accurate.
@@joanndaprile9076 I've been called a lot of things but at 6" 300lbs and nearly 50 years of martial arts that's the first time I've been called a polish fairy professional or amateur. Just joking I get called that all the time. Honestly can say that doesn't remove any ?s as to how that relates to the video. Lost in translation perhaps. Thanks for the translation.
Bill what is your advice on cracks along the edges of adjoining walls, possibly due to settlement etc? I have been told by someone to try and use the most flexible compound possible, perhaps even a rubber / upvc bathroom sealant to allow it to move without cracks reappearing. It makes sense in a weird way, but it's not conventional is it?
My house has orange peal over all the walls . Cracks are hard to cover without a smooth finish that looks out of place with the textured walls. Any ideas on how do do this on a textured wall?
Hi Bill, excellent video. What was the filler compound? I couldn't catch what you said "Quick set" ? "Free set"? Whatever it is can the tape and the filler be bought from Bunnings? regards, James
Thanks Bill for a great explanation on how to fix this, I have a crack just the same above a door and will give the fibre fuse tape a try. Is it ok to use cornice cement to fill the crack?
Omg mine is not going to look that nice but I need to do something about the cracks. Also does it mater if your house is brick would you do it the same way
hi bill, another question. is there a compound that comes in a tube that you can apply with a caulking gun? it seems you could get a better and more complete seal that way.
There is no "intersection" required if you simply drill a hole at the end of the established crack. That's called a drill stop, and is used throughout several industries in many different types of materials which may crack.
I've been staring at a stress crack in the wall for years, and it has always bothered me. I watched your video on this, and I got myself together to fix it. It looks awesome now! I can look at the wall now without being reminded of how I "still need to fix that somehow..." Thanks for this tutorial.
Your house foundation is going bad and that’s why you see cracks!This is more serious than just patching crack!
@@goodfella5302 drywall expansion cracks are nonstructural. Source: civil engineer I asked. Cheers.
@@grantboyer9769 Trust me cause it has happened to me many times!Foundation sinking causing cracks
@@grantboyer9769Those aren’t expansion cracks at drywall joints, those jagged cracks are from foundation settlement. I have them in several places in my home. I just spent thousands $$ having helical piers installed to re-level the foundation, which closed up most of the cracks. However, it seems to have settled some and the cracks are reappearing. The foundation guys are scheduled to come back and make adjustments to the piers.
Like you, looking at one for years. Unlike you, haven't gotten the courage to attempt to fix yet. Hoping a few more of these videos will get one motivated to try. 👍
Don't ever believe that it is that easy. These guys got experience & mad skills.
Actually, it is very easy and I'm no painter. I have done this myself, so I can speak form experience.
It's not rocket science but he needs to explain the reasons behind what he does
It is that easy. Monkeys can do drywall. It’s why it’s the lowest paid trade
Thank you. I have 31 cracks on my house. I will cover the cracks ASAP and rent out the property. Thanks.
I prefer to tape it because most likely this will occur again due to foundation shifting with hot and cold weather. If it does it will happen behind the tape. Great video!
Fibrafuse is a great product, I am a professional plasterer and I use a lot of it for repair work, it is also available in wider sizes 15.2cm wide come in very handy also, great work Bill also.
Very common in NZ, with earthquakes, and houses shifting and settling. In fact the building code now states that any joins in plasterboard, must be 200mm away from any junction to limit cracks occurring.
The product options are A GREAT value. So many options, get us bogged down with choices. Cheers mate
When working as a welder i use to drill holes at either end of the crack to stop further travel - Theory being harder for fracture to travel past a cut edge . possibly overkill applying to plaster repairs. Hope to see a update on the durability of the tape in future uploads.
Good old crack-stoppers 👍
I chisel the crack bigger. I will use your drill method, makes sense. Then I will fill the voids with heavy super hard substance called " Fix it all ". Rock hard in 1 hour. Then over the top layer I will use mesh tape and fast set 40.
We did that also on aircraft in the military it worked well.
Just did one the other day on drywall. Drywall on older homes has more movement and if not done properly the repair wil crack again.
I rasp into the drywall on both sides of the crack least 3/16 inch deep Fill the area with compound, add compound to paper tape on both sides. Stick the tape to the area. Knife over and come back the next day for final fine patching and sanding. This works really good and leaves no bump.
Just take a quarter inch (6-7 mm) drill bit and drill a hole at the top of the crack to stop it from continuing. This technique is used to address cracks in aluminum aircraft skins. The hole will stop continuation of the crack dead in its tracks. In aircraft skins we put a rivet in the hole but for drywall just filling the hole up with mud will suffice.
Which turtle are you? Lol
I have a couple cracks in walls, not sure if stress cracks or what, but about the same as that, the video is brilliantly helpful. 👍
I was horrified (at first). when I saw you scraping away the mortar….but, it makes so much sense and I’m so glad to see your video. Super helpful and I’ll be following from now on. Thanks.
Perfect timing! Need to fix up a few cracks around the place
Fibrafuse is good, but what makes a lot of difference is the type of compound used. Durabond is best as the first coat. I,ve done hundreds of wall repairs in the past 40 years.
don't think you can get durabond here
@@jon1758 I really like "fuse" It took off quickly with "pros". Thanks for your great vid. Keep up the good work. It is a good trade.
Nice one, bro. It's an amazing video. This means a lot to me, as it gives me a lot of DIY insight on how to fix my house.
Drill a hole at the end of the crack 5 or 6 mm will do. Will stop the crack promulgating. Great fix. 👏
10/10 video. Bonus points for the sweet accent!
I have used caulking, smoothing with a wet finger. Works fine.
I’ve seen people using caulking to fill that gap and paint over it. The reasoning is that it can expand and contract over time with the weakened drywall around the corrected crack. It’s way less messier as well. At the end don’t know which one has a better outcome 🤷♂️
That is proper way I think. Especially in these types of spots. Still need to open up crack and this guy did it well.
Heres a good tip figure on using a full sheet of drywall when doing doorways and windows. Dont place seams above doors. Youll have far less cracks down the road.
yeah, that definitely looked like a seam which is a no no . aside from that the crack should have been taped . a bit amateurish.
This is the correct solution. But if you are stuck with an existing construction, and want a more permanent repair, check the connection between the piers and the floor bearers. There may be some settlement which is easily fixed before patching. Alternatively, cut out and replace a decent section of old drywall, say between 400-600mm wide, and then use the same basic technique to refinish. Use adhesive to attach your patch panel to the wall studs. It's more flexible.
I'm retired, I'm 68. I painted many houses. If you have many cracks like you get with Lathe and Plaster, use a Router to open up the cracks. You want the deepest cut out deepest in the wall. That way the plaster patch is thickest down deep and less wide on the surface.
If I'm using Polyfilla in the cracks, do I still need to use something like Fibre Fuse (or similar) on top of it?? Sorry for the beginner question...
I can do this!. Thanks for sharing your video.
I made sure I pushed it all the way into the crack, thanks
thanks guy
Have one of these in the room I'm sitting in (shares a wall with another room and that room has a similar crack). I've tried to address but just covering but now know how to fix it right. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, so helpful. I have to do this in my kitchen.
I've fixed these before and they've came back. I didn't use tape is probably why. I "V" notched the area & used just drywall mud. Looks good for a few years. I thought tape would make it bulge too much.
I hay similar problem in the Pastores. But after I usen PARIS CEMENT Ítalo works very well no tape needed.
This is a better method than I've used before. Thanks!
Good job. Did you prime it, use 2 in 1 or what? .... New paint stands out, so what do you do to avoid that?
This why when doing plasterboard around a door opening do not start a full sheet next to it. Instead, put a full sheet over the door opening and cut out for the door. All the opening and closing of the door puts a lot of stress in that area so best to avoid any joins.
what compound is used please? You called it 'quickset' in the video?
Thanks Bill for the helpful video. Could you maybe in the future show us how to fix a crack in a wall which has traditional plaster over double brick?
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing :)
I just bought my first roll...will definately try the intersection
Hi, I would like to ask can you use mesh tape on plaster wall?
You can also add a control joint. More of a commercial application but will help alot
Video is good and well explained. It would have been better if the material used was also shown in the video.
Thank you, very informative. I am new to this process, but want to do similar on my house walls. Can someone please guide me with all the tools,materials used in this video please?
Apparently not LOL
Love the video. My question is, would this work with plaster or just drywall?
can this technique and method apply on the double brick interior walls?
Any updates on how the fibafuse and crack has held up?
use caulk instead of mud bed the tape in caulk and cover keep as neat as posable and for the last coat wet down the caulk if your carful it will smooth out like glass the caulk will remain somewhat flexible and last a lot longer been doing it for years
Make a vid
Could you post a video?
Paintable caulk.
Excellent! - no bull, Bill! Thanks 😊👍👍
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Hey mate - great video... how would you go about fixing cracks along the wall and cornicing join?
I am inspired and impressed. I feel empowered to try this technique! I have forwarded onto a few friends as they will love learning on your channel. I well done and big thank you!!
Great tips, i will give the fibre tape ago. Does fhis technique work on ceiling cracks ?
Exactly the same 👍
@@billshowto cheers mate
Won't work on stucco. Fill crack only. Hard to match a wide area.
@billshowto how do you put the orange peel texture back on wall
Absolute genius. I've got it. Now I know how they do it.
Great explanation and demonstration
Can this technique be used in all areas of the house that have a crack? My corners in my bedroom has a crack almost reaching the ceiling
best "dry compound" or crack fill mix Ive used is 2/3 fast set 20 and 1/3 fix-it-all. Strizzle in some elmers wood glue in the water before mixing those 2. Pack in the crack, tape over crack and then skim light coat of this same mix over tape. Should have atleast 20 minutes to work with. Rock hard bonding crack fill. Let dry, Can still sand and finish with softer topping all purpose or texture compound ( I use Blueline II from big box store to finish and texture). This is for large cracks that were either caused by settling, water leaking etc. Hopefully the water issue/settling can be fixed before applying this approach.
Is the joint compound ready to be painted? Does it need to be primed ?
That's a great fix. Since that was for a flat wall, what about a wall that has rosebud texture? just pile it on try to smooth it out and then for the finishing coat , add the rosebud texture?
I like to move a work light to different angles to pick up on surface irregularities.
Thank you , very nice . Reconstruction by meshing is a perfect method .
My apartments wall are concrete and I have a few cracks like this one, will this still work?
what is the product/mud you used? is it available premixed and is the tape just normal plasterboard tape? thanks in advance
Hi can you tell what tape you used. Thanks 👍
Fibafuse 👍👍👍
Could this work for a bit bigger cracks?
Sure can 👍
Hey mate. I have a crack in a corner where the 2 walls meet. Can this same fiber fuse be used for a corner ? Thanks
Thanks Bill
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Thanks Bill
Are you able to do a video on how to fix cracks like this but on outdoor cement render on walls?
great demonstration. What if you have a wall with that popcorn looking texture. Do you recommend any specific products?
Great video Thanks for sharing, Bill. I tried this tape. It’s the best, strong and doesn’t bubble.👍👍👍
I’m really surprised at how strong and easy it is to use. I’m interested to test all three to see which is stronger 👍
@@billshowto That would be a great video, project farm style, plaster up some small sample bits and work out a test to see which one fails first
cheers mate!
Thank you for the sharing, and what is the paper covering the crack at 3:25? Could you please share more information of the paper? Thank you.
It’s called fibafuse 👍
Great video and super nice job. I did learn a lot!
That fiber fuse looked quite a bit thinner than the mesh and paper. That fix looked very good especially considering how little area you covered with mud. Nice job
Fachowiec jak z czeskiej bajki
@@jankarwowski5621 I'm not sure if you've had a stroke are cursing me out or maybe has carpal tunnel. I know those don't look like real words to me though
@@davidreynolds4684 according to Google translate, it's Polish and translates to this; "A professional like from a Czech fairy tale". Don't know if that's accurate.
@@joanndaprile9076 I've been called a lot of things but at 6" 300lbs and nearly 50 years of martial arts that's the first time I've been called a polish fairy professional or amateur. Just joking I get called that all the time. Honestly can say that doesn't remove any ?s as to how that relates to the video. Lost in translation perhaps. Thanks for the translation.
When painting just a small area like this is it noticeable in comparison to the older paint?
Always paint the whole wall👍
Great job Bill, I actually have a crack I need to fix so will give it a go. 👍
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What is that material you are using to tamper the crack line?
Bill what is your advice on cracks along the edges of adjoining walls, possibly due to settlement etc? I have been told by someone to try and use the most flexible compound possible, perhaps even a rubber / upvc bathroom sealant to allow it to move without cracks reappearing. It makes sense in a weird way, but it's not conventional is it?
You could try Caulk, it’s a bit elastic compared to normal filler.
My house has orange peal over all the walls . Cracks are hard to cover without a smooth finish that looks out of place with the textured walls. Any ideas on how do do this on a textured wall?
thank you so much for Sharing this video. I Learning a lot from you thank again.
Can you do another video on fixing cracks in the wall because the joint tape is separating or peeling off?
can we use multi purpose joint compound (the product says its for plasterboard) for cement interior wall?
I have cracks just like that in the same area , Thankyou , i will be using this
You’re welcome 👍
Thanks for the video, I dont know much about painting, what is the grid of the sand paper and what mudding material did u use?
So the compound sticks over the paint? No need to sand the paint on the wall first? Thank you.
Question. How does something as light as that paper actually work and stop the wall splitting again?
Hi Bill, excellent video. What was the filler compound? I couldn't catch what you said "Quick set" ? "Free set"? Whatever it is can the tape and the filler be bought from Bunnings? regards, James
Hi James, it’s a quick setting joint compound and the tape was fibafuse. Both can be purchased from bunnings 👍
@@billshowto Thanks Bill :-)
Great video Bill! got a couple of spots in my flat that need this treatment, will give it a go!
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bill, what kind of compound and tape do you use? thanks in advance.
Can this be used on brick walls that have been cemented over, or does this only work on wood?
Thanks Bill for a great explanation on how to fix this, I have a crack just the same above a door and will give the fibre fuse tape a try. Is it ok to use cornice cement to fill the crack?
Its nice job ,could you please tell a type of plaster .10qs
Hi Bill, what brand of plaster did you use cheers
Omg mine is not going to look that nice but I need to do something about the cracks. Also does it mater if your house is brick would you do it the same way
Great video Bill, I wonder if you could demonstrate how to fix a cracking archway in the near future..
hi bill, another question. is there a compound that comes in a tube that you can apply with a caulking gun? it seems you could get a better and more complete seal that way.
cheers will try it out sir
Never tried the “intersection” technique. Live on expansive clay. Will give it a go next patch.
Awesome job my friend thank you help me alot
Please explain why you take the fill further
How do you fix a crack that stretches along the corner in between two walls? Please make another DIY video! Thank you!
There is no "intersection" required if you simply drill a hole at the end of the established crack. That's called a drill stop, and is used throughout several industries in many different types of materials which may crack.
Can you recommend what size hole to drill on the wall? I have similar crack to the person on the video, thanks!
Nice technique!
Love watching your work. 👍🏻
Thanks for the great video
Thanks mate. Learnt heaps
I'd be wondering why the Crack appeared and what the Tape is used for ?. Would'nt it be seen after sanding ?...