The DAP Spackling, White, 1/2 pt., DryDex Wall Repair Patch Kit features DryDex spackilng with dry time indicator and all of the tools needed to complete a wall. How to Fix a Drywall Crack at the Wall/Ceiling Joint. Remove or cover all furniture. Patch King specialises in patching and painting projects throughout South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Patch King also carries out property.Take down curtains and window treatments. Sanding drywall is a messy job, so the more you prepare, the less cleaning you will need to do later. Use a utility knife to scrape all of the lose pieces of drywall out of the crack. For best results widen the crack so that it is approximately 1/8 of an inch. Put the joint compound into the crack in the drywall joint with a small putty knife. Depending on the depth of the crack you may need more than one coat. Let each layer completely dry before adding another (one to two hours). Do not let the patch become raised over the crack; it should be flush with the wall/ceiling. Wait 2. 4 hours before sanding. Using a 1. 50- grit sandpaper, smooth over the patch. Use light, smooth strokes so that you do not sand too much patch out of the fissure. For an extra smooth finish, go over the area with a damp sponge.
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