How to Repair a Cracked Drywall Ceiling (simple and effective way)

In this video we will show you how to Repair a Cracked Drywall Ceiling. There are many reasons causing Cracked Drywall Ceiling such as: Improper taping joints, Damage from above, Water damage, Structural damage…

"Damage From Above" is one of the most common reasons that causes Cracked Ceilings. Ceilings aren't just the room-facing part that you see most of the time. Ceilings have a top side, as well. Up in the attic, the ceiling is usually unprotected. With just loose-fill or fiberglass insulation over the drywall, the drywall is prone to damage from anyone who moves around or anything heavy that drops.

Key moments:
1:34 drill a hole
1:59 take two pieces of plywood and screwed it together
2:26 cut a piece of 2x4 to fit between the ceiling and the floor
2:33 use the 2x4 to jack up the plywood to push the wall board up against the strap
3:22 screw the wal board to the strap
3:34 run some construction adhesive on the top of the wall board
3:48 lay a plywood in push it around a little bit
4:38 put a couple of screws on each side of the crack
4:56 bang the jack out
5:13 use hammer to knock off any loose pieces
5:23 use the painter's tape to protect the wall a little bit
5:29 use the fiberglass mesh tape to tape over the crack
5:38 ready to cover over the patch with some joint compound
5:48 take the compound and skim over the tape and the cracks lightly
6:36 the patch almost done, need a couple of days to dry then put a coat of paint

Materials you need to buy for Repairing a Cracked Drywall Ceiling:
- wood shims
- joint compound
- fiberglass mesh tape
- construction adhesive
- 2-inch-wide painter's tape
- a pack of 1 1/4-inch drywall screws
- 2 in. x 4 in. Construction Premium Whitewood Board Stud Wood Lumber
- 5/8-inch plywood

Tools needed for Repairing a Cracked Drywall Ceiling:
- hammer
- caulk gun
- utility knife
- plaster hawk
- flat trowel
- drywall tip for driving drywall screws to precisely the right depth
- drill/driver, fitted with 3/16-inch-diameter drill bit and 1-inch diameter spade bit

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