how to fix cracks in drywall

How to easily fix drywall cracks on walls and ceilings!

Contractor tips and DIY tricks!

Today I'm going to show you how to easily fix drywall cracks on walls and ceilings. I'll be using a composite drywall crack repair tape that is perfect for fixing wall cracks and fixing ceiling cracks. I'll also be using some all-purpose joint compound, a 12 inch and 6 inch drywall taping knife, a 14 inch drywall mud pan. I will apply three coats of all-purpose joint compound showing you how to fix drywall cracks. Then at the end of the video I'll show you how to skim coat the drywall crack repair and patched area. Once the skim coat dries I'll show you everything you're going to need to sand the drywall patch and also how to protect your lungs from the drywall dust.

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How to easily fix drywall cracks on walls and ceilings!

How to easily fix drywall cracks on walls and ceilings.

Let me know if you have a wall or ceiling crack in the comments below or if you have any questions?

Thanks so much for watching! -Paul
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Here's the tools I used in this video drywall crack repair video:
Crack-Tape Composite Tape – 100′ Roll
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12 inch Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
6 inch drywall taping knife: http://amzn.to/2BO1nNo
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My Last Video:
Easiest way to repair a drywall hole ever! Contractor tips- Diy tricks
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Perma-Patch Drywall Patch for holes:
https://amzn.to/2J0itbn
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How to Repair Holes around Electrical box
https://youtu.be/Ba7rQ8Sw7Es

Product I used to repair the electrical outlet hole
Strait-Flex Drywall Patch for Outlets – 20 Pack:
https://amzn.to/2Ids5ON
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How do I know when to apply a skim coat? Skim coating tips and tricks
https://youtu.be/aoI4al5qfrE
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Learn how to easily fix 3 of the most common drywall repairs in 1 video!
https://youtu.be/Hn6bGiFUtOI

Tools I used to repair the drywall crack, drywall mistake and door knob holes:
Crack-Tape Composite Tape – 100′ Roll
https://amzn.to/2IglgMt
Strait-Flex Drywall Patch for Outlets – 20 Pack:
https://amzn.to/2Ids5ON
Perma-Patch Drywall Patch for outlets,can lights and holes:
https://amzn.to/2J0itbn
12 inch Drywall Taping Knife:
http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
14 inch mud pan:
http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
6 inch drywall taping knife:
http://amzn.to/2BO1nNo
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Part 1 of the skim coating video series:

Skim coating walls tutorial

Watch–>Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial
https://youtu.be/mZIbAiXO3o4

Part 2

Skim coating tips and tricks

Watch–> Never seen before skim coating tips and tricks
https://youtu.be/RvvBxae-uVY

Part 3

Fix walls with a skim coat

Watch–> Fix walls with a skim coat
https://youtu.be/GPI7j3sb9Uw

Part 4

How you can get the smoothest walls with these skim coating tips and tricks

Watch–> How you can get the smoothest walls
https://youtu.be/Ew0ef_j8Q2Y

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Knocking down the knockdown texture

Easiest way to repair knockdown texture on a wall patch ever!
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Here's a couple of the Skim Coating Demonstration Videos:
*How to skim coat a wall in less then 10 minutes | Diy Drywall Tips and Tricks-
https://youtu.be/9dPFr-fzhgY
*(Part 1)How to skim coat using paint roller trick- Getting rid of Knockdown Texture- https://youtu.be/jeGWbgAUvCM
*(Part 2) How to skim coat trick with a paint roller and joint compound- https://youtu.be/BIvnHgSCaCU
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Tools you will need to skim coat a wall or ceiling:
Below in Paul's Drywall and Painting Shop are some of my favorite hand tools and products :
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The tools I used to mix and apply the Skim coat:

Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/2- http://amzn.to/2GkTnTu
Paint and Mud Mixer- http://amzn.to/2GhZF6n
*12″ Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
*14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
*6 inch drywall taping knife: http://amzn.to/2BO1nNo
*Werner Work Platform: http://amzn.to/2kRo8Ft
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Skim coating is a great way to make all the walls new again. Skim coat is a thin coat of joint compound also known as mud. You can do a skim coat to smooth out damaged walls with. You might need to skim coat if you're repairing after wallpaper removal, after drywall repairs or ceiling repairs, or even if your walls are just doing the damage from every day where in tear from your family.

What is Skim Coating?

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Easiest way to apply drywall tape to a walls inside corners
https://youtu.be/joylmqP2zpw
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Here's the tools I used to apply tape to the inside corners
* Drywall Paper Tape for Perfect inside corners: http://amzn.to/2oV2nrj
*Marshalltown Inside Corner Tool: http://amzn.to/2oZ99v7
*12″ Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
*14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
*Werner Work Platform: http://amzn.to/2kRo8Ft
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How to apply a skim coat series:
Part 1
Here's the link to the video where I showed How to apply a skim coat to your walls for a smooth finish- Skim coating drywall. https://youtu.be/8yYzSOr3KeI In this video tutorial I showed you how to apply a skim coat to your walls.
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Part 2- How to Skim Coat Walls Demonstration
https://youtu.be/mE9Hc_jqvbw
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Part 3
What to do after skim coat dries? No sanding!
https://youtu.be/3GQvy0UZkaU
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Part 4
How to touch up a skim coat before sanding skim coated walls https://youtu.be/fUfutRoC7SU
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Part 5
How to sand a skim coat fast and easy!
https://youtu.be/wa4DDMrG7zY
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Tools I used to sand the skim coated walls:
*3M Large Area Drywall Sanding Sponge, Fine/Medium
http://amzn.to/2tdiSn2
*Shop-Vac 5989500 12 gallon 5.5 Peak HP Stainless Wet Dry Vacuum http://amzn.to/2F9HJ0K
*Shop-Vac 9067200 High Efficiency Collection Filter Bags
(Pack of 2) http://amzn.to/2F6L5kU
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Personal Protection Equipment:
*3M N95 Sanding and Fiberglass Insulation Respirator
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*3M 62023HA1-C Professional Multi-Purpose Respirator
http://amzn.to/2FLZdxd
*DEWALT DPG82-11 Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle http://amzn.to/2F5VGg9
*DeWalt DPG83-11D Converter SAFETY Glasses – Clear Anti-Fog Lens http://amzn.to/2FQjguw
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Please watch: "How to skim coat a wall in less then 10 minutes | Diy Drywall Tips and Tricks"- https://youtu.be/9dPFr-fzhgY
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