Ridge At Drywall Seam
#1
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Ridge At Drywall Seam
Hey gang...
We bought a fixer-upper and I have an issue with previous work in the basement. The drywall was put up with out beveled edges and there is a peak at the seam. Without replacing the existing sheets, how can I repair this problem?
I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
We bought a fixer-upper and I have an issue with previous work in the basement. The drywall was put up with out beveled edges and there is a peak at the seam. Without replacing the existing sheets, how can I repair this problem?
I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
#3
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I' m not an expert on drywall but have done a fair amount of taping and mudding. I would cut a small V-groove (about 1/4 inch deep) along the seam, to get rid of the ridge, tape it and mud over it with two or three light coats of joint compound feathered out to about 4 inches on each side.
#4
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While it's ok to scrape off any excess mud I wouldn't go too deep, you don't want to cut into the drywall/gypsum. As SS stated you'll need to tape the crack and then feather the mud [multiple coats] out far enough to make it look nice.