How to Give a Permanent Fix to your House Cracks

Wall Crack Repair Australia


Any crack to the walls of your home is a source of irritation to the eye. It is, therefore, best to tackle them right away. Superficial house cracks can be repaired at home with the tools and equipment from home improvement stores. Following are some types of cracking of walls that can be fixed at home.

Fixing Cracking of Walls- 


Drywall crack repairs involving drywall are simple to fix. A utility knife, some joint compound, and paper tape are the things that are needed for the procedure. A V-notch about ¼ inch to 1/8 inch is cut along the crack length with the knife. A joint compound is used along with paper tape to close the crack after vacuuming the inner material. More strength is added to the tape by applying a fine coat of the joint compound on each side, which is then allowed to dry. Application of a second coat extending about 7 inches on each side of the crack is a must. After overnight drying, you can paint the wall.


  • Plaster Cracks

The manner of repairing superficial plaster cracks is similar to that of a drywall repair. But if the plaster has come loose from the plank, then you need to follow a two-step process. It will give support to the wall and prevent the plaster from falling out. The two-step process involves treating the wall firstly with a conditioner spray followed by injection of an adhesive.


  • Concrete Walls

Concrete wall repair will require the use of an epoxy fix kit. The epoxy will seal the crack permanently. The two parts of the epoxy have to be mixed rightly before use. The process requires a curing time of a minimum of five days.


  • Deeper Cracks

Plaster or drywall cracks that run deep need a filler compound before the joint compound can be used for taping the damage.


On a Concluding Note

Some cracks pointing to structural damage can be fixed only by a professional. Bulging or horizontal cracks stretching along the wall length are included in this category.

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