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Easy Way to Fix Cracks

June 6, 2015 By xmlrpc Leave a Comment

In wet places like bathrooms, it’s easy for cracks to develop in your wall or ceiling. If you’re needing to fill in a crack, keep reading!

First, we’ve got a list of supplies:

  • Craft knife
  • Plaster paste
  • Filling knife
  • Sanding block

Once you have all your materials together, proceed to the steps of filling in the crack:

  1. Smooth the surface around the crack with the craft knife. Make sure there is not debris lodged in or around it.
  2. Fill in the crack with the filling knife and plaster paste. Let it dry.
  3. Apply another coat over the first. If it is not flush or above the wall line after the second layer, apply a third.
  4. Sand down the plaster so it is flush with the wall.

For more information, consult the infographic below.

DIY Cheat Sheet - How to Fill a Crack in the Wall

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