Ceiling stress crack
#1
08-07-11, 12:10 PM
Ceiling stress crack
What is the best way to fix this stress crack ? caulk ? tape & float ? I can not get above the ceiling & to reinforce the sheetrock.
Thanks,
Roger
Thanks,
Roger
#3
08-07-11, 02:23 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. I am really open to all. Here is what I kinda had inmind...Remove the popcorn texture around the crack, tape & mud the crack using fiberglass tape (I know the crack will expand & contract ), prime the repaired area, & try to texture the repair using popcorn texture in a spray can. I know a lot of people say it's a waste of money, but I thought it might be worth a try. What do you think ?
Roger
Roger
#4
08-08-11, 04:09 AM
Paper tape has a better track record than the mesh tape. If you use mesh tape it's best to use a setting compound like durabond - it will lock the tape down. While I'm not overly fond of the aerosol cans of texture - they're ok for small jobs.
#5
08-08-11, 12:21 PM
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Your plan is ok except I'd use paper tape - it's actually stronger than the mesh stuff.
I like to practice texturing on scrap material or cardboard before I move to the actual work surface.
I like to practice texturing on scrap material or cardboard before I move to the actual work surface.
#6
08-08-11, 05:46 PM
Ceiling stress crack
Thanks for the replys. I can see that permanently repairing a stress crack is an art or maybe a temporary thing. I repaired a small corner of a door crack a few years ago using paper tape & the crack was back the following year. If I was doing this for a living, I would probably have an unhappy customer.
Thanks again,
Roger
Thanks again,
Roger
#7
08-09-11, 03:42 AM
roger, I would remove the closet doors and the track in order to make a wider repair, then reinstall the track. It appears the crack may be caused by the track rotating. Make sure when you reinstall it, you screw it into framing members.
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08-23-11, 06:31 PM
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#10
08-24-11, 03:46 AM
Caulk won't work here. The crack is caused by a improperly fit door track, and it will return unless the track is removed, proper repairs made and the track reinstalled on solid blocking. Gotta fix the cause before you fix the booger.
