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How Do You Repair Painted Drywall Joints?

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How Do You Repair Painted Drywall Joints?

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Sometimes, due to stress, contact or environmental reasons, drywall joints will crack. The best way to repair cracks is to use a quick-drying spackling compound (such as Redi-Patch or other proprietary product). If the cracking is due to pressure or other recurring problem, you will need to address the underlying issue in order to avoid a recurrence of the damage. Remove any loose debris around the cracks or damage with the utility knife and the scraper. Make sure you get any loose paint as well. Basically, whatever in the area is not fully integrated with the wall needs to come off, or the repair won’t last. Lightly sand the area where the damage occurred. Take it easy on the drywall; it has a paper covering that you should leave intact if it is not damaged. Apply spackling compound to the damaged area with the putty knife. If the crack is particularly deep or wide, apply a layer into the crack and allow to dry. Re-apply a second layer to finish filling the crack. Finish the area with

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