Good-bye Cracks

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Iwant to repaint the house. I have several hairline cracks throughout the rooms. Some I know I have to repair with tape. Others are straight hairlines that look like the edge of a paper tape. Maybe I sanded too closely and did not catch it at the time. All began soon after the construction and none have increased or moved since 5 years ago. I want to try product like good-bye cracks on some of these cracks without repairing them first. Is this product able to bridge such cracks and stay repaired over time? I mix-used paper tape and mesh tape. Ceilings may have got mesh because it was easier but I forget now. I have stopped using mesh tape generally because of above reason and I use easy sand light compound from beginning to end. Most of the 2300 ft2 ceiling and walls are smooth. Thank you all in advance.

ps. search for this product did not come up with a lot of discussion.

have you used that nu wall?.if so give us a little review.i've thought about it but was always afraid it would just recrack.larryYOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'TMOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THEDUCT TAPE.

I've used it on several rooms but not on drywall. One of the rooms I used in on was very old horse hair plaster, The walls had a lot of hairline cracks. It has been about 10 years since I made the repairs and not one of the cracks has come back. There was an adjacent room that had only a few small areas that needed repair that I repaired the traditional way and almost all of the cracks came back. Nu-wall is the way to go for old plaster. However, I don't think I would use it on drywall. It is not that much work, you apply the heavy latex stuff to the wall, put the the fiberglass mesh like wall paper and then reapply the latex stuff. It gives a different texture but it really sucks down the plaster walls and holds everything together. Granted you can't use it if the walls are falling down but it the overall structure is sound with just a bunch of cracks it works really well. It is not as smooth as drywall but a pretty fine texture that is only noticeable very close.

Thank you. I have seen something like it before, but my case is not plaster, just about 5 years old drywall. For example, entire 13x21 ceiling is fine for 1 -4' butt joint that shows a hairline. My feeling is I used paper tape here but sanded too close to the tape and the crack I am seeing is separation between the tape and the compound. I was hoping good-bye cracks will bridge this line which is less than 1/32".

Here's a link to the product Flexall i used in my living room to cover hairline and some bigger cracks. Although it's been only 2 months no cracks have reappeared, time will tell. I didn't use any tape just filled the cracks and sanded. The only complaint is it's a little too wet but i got the hang of using it. I picked it up at Home Depot for about $13 for a gallon.

-materials.gillroys.com/Mortar_&_Cement/Concrete_patch_and_repair/DAP_FLEXALL_FILLER-s268720.html

Thank you. How did you use it, though? Did you trowel on and try to feather the edge? How was it to sand - if it dries to flexible film, were you able to sand it to smooth and feathered edge that will blend in with rest of the surface? I figured spray-on can be controlled to leave the thinnest film over the crack, but even this I am kind of worried that the film will have dimples in it that will show after painting. Again, thanks.

i dug the cracks out with a V pointed scraper getting any loose material out. Flexall does shrink a bit so on avg i had to apply 3-4 applications not sanding in between. i used a ros hooked up to a vacuum and sanded flush, i then primed and painted and i'm not able to see where the cracks were. It dries like reg compound and is not soft like a caulk. hth.

Cracks in a wall can be a real source of concern for homeowners. Not only do they detract from the aesthetics of your home, but they can also indicate more serious structural problems. Fortunately, repairing cracks is not always a daunting task and can often be done by yourself with the right tools and advice.

Start with creating a groove in the wall using the perforator. If your wall is made of reinforced concrete, dig down to the reinforcement and remove any potential rust with the wire brush. Then apply a anti-rust product and leave to dry.

Prepare your repair mortar by mixing cement, sand and water. Moisten the area to be filled to facilitate mortar adhesion, then fill the groove with the trowel and mortar. Finally, smooth the mortar with the polystyrene float to level the surface and leave to dry.

Repairing your ceiling can seem like a daunting task, but these simple and quick solutions will leave you feeling more confident in your carpentry skills. You should be able to use these items in tandem with tools already in your house, but Ezra Laniado, founder of Landmark Construction Crew Inc., recommends having certain essentials on hand.

For small repairs on popcorn ceilings, such as hairline cracks in ceiling, dab on this stuff. Start with a light application, let it dry and add more if needed. With some careful brush work, you can perfectly match the surrounding texture and easily cover minor cracks in ceiling.

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In addition to gathering tips from various Family Handyman editors, we sought advice from Ezra Laniado, founder of Landmark Construction Crew Inc. With an engineering degree from USC and a passion for construction, Laniado specializes in building energy-efficient homes that are cost-effective to maintain. His meticulous attention to detail sets his company apart and positions him as an authority on products for addressing ceiling repair cracks.

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Hi Steph,

I am a novice crack climber since moving to a city close to Joshua Tree.

While living in Utah I never really got into crack climbing despite being

only a couple hours from IC. I have found your posts on crack climbing to be

the best on the web. However, I am hungry for more information on crack

climbing. My wife and I are climbing low 5.10 cracks and struggling with

finding more info. We only get to climb about once a week because of work

and three young kids, but when we go we like to climb crack.

I would be interested in off-width advice if you have any. If you know of a

book on crack climbing that actually works, or if you know things to

practice (or other internet sites) that would all be helpful. Thanks for all

that you contribute to climbing.

I like this post because I can relate to large off widths not being as hard as people might think. One day at Horseshoe Canyon in Arkansas it was pouring down rain but we still wanted to climb so decided to head to an overhanging area and mess around on a hard sport climb, but when we got there we saw this beautiful off with crack/chimney thing.

Quick question. I find off-width climbing is super hard at the #4 BD point. This is the point where the crack becomes just to wide to foot jam, but it is still to thin to get enough angle to make the toe-heel jam work. Any tips?

Yea, I went out the day after that comment and tried tape on the ankles (and did an extra burly wrap on the hands). It went a long way to helping me keep my foot/calf in long enough to shift my butterfly jams. By the end of the day we cleared 3 classic Squamish off-widths.

Most of us get our toe nails painted to have cute feet, but we seem to forget the heels also need to look good and be healthy. I was trying on some clothes in a dressing room and noticed these deep cracked dry heels on my own feet. I never noticed my heels looked like that and it looked like they were going to crack any day.

There are so many ways that you can develop dry feet which can lead to cracked feet which can cause itching, painful cracks, or ultimately infection. Let us help you heal those heels and prevent them from happening again.

This is my go to cracked feet remedy. If you follow this routine for one week, you will notice a HUGE difference. You could even keep this routine up for two weeks if you are needing a little more foot therapy. Be careful not to exfoliate too aggressively, especially if you are doing this on a nightly routine. Be particularly careful if you have deep cracks in your skin, you may even want to use a loofah to exfoliate those areas if they are too sensitive.

You can try one of the three new varieties, if you are looking to heal dry, cracked feet, I would suggest going for the Deep Repair as it is designed to repair damaged, cracked skin. All three are available at food, drug and mass retailers for $7.99 nationwide. I really like the scent of all three, but I think that radiance restore is my favorite because it has cocoa butter in it. It left my skin feeling smooth and not too oily.

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