How Do You Patch Plaster Thin Wall Cracks?
Every home eventually develops an unsightly thin, hairline crack. Painting over it removes it for a while but its back in 3 to 6 months. This Illustrated eHow is designed for the housewife, teenager and average person looking to do the repair using basic tools, quickly,without a lot of mess, cheaply and durable. Use the dust brush or broom to sweep dirt dust and debris away from the area you are going to repair. Pictured are the basic tools you will need. Start with the roll of tape So we understand each other and for the purposes of this eHow: the ENDS of the tape are where you cut the tape for length; the other edges we will call the SIDES of the tape. Pull loose some of the tape and roughly measure it over the crack until the tape extends about two inches past the crack on each end. Cut the tape and stick it on the wall. These new tapes have a light adhesive on the inside closest to the roll so getting it to stay in place is easy. Use your hand and starting at the center of the tape
