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Default how to repair corner cracks in drywall
On 2/8/2012 1:23 PM, wrote:
have several small cracks in the corners, have openened them up and planning
to fill with all purpose joint compound and smooth... I don't know if this
is the best way...will the cracks come back?

Last first...depends on why they came in the first place.

If the house continues to move/settle, then, yes, it's likely some will
redevelop. If, otoh, it's new construction and they're the result of
some initial shrinkage/movement and now it has reached an equilibrium
point, then odds are pretty good a good repair will hold for quite a
while. Obviously can't know from here what is the situation...

As another said, you'll want to retape them or they definitely will
develop the hairline cracks again. Also +1 for the fiberglass tape for
the purpose--it's a little more of a pita to use but it does have some
flex beyond that of the paper tape. Definitely a -100 on the tp
suggestion--that's worthless, indeed.

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