Drywall Corner Crack Worsened—What’s the Cause & Best Fix?
Hey everyone, looking for some advice on a drywall issue in my home. We recently had renovations done, including new drywall and paint in this area. At first, I noticed a vertical crack on an outside corner near my staircase (see first photo). As far as I know, nothing physically impacted it. There’s no sign of moisture, and it seemed to appear on its own. A short time later, the damage worsened significantly, with the drywall breaking open and peeling away (see second photo). What could have caused this? Settlement, poor drywall work, something else? The house isn’t super old, and I haven’t noticed major cracks elsewhere. More importantly, how would you recommend fixing it to prevent this from happening again? Since this was recently redone, I want to make sure it’s fixed properly—should the corner bead be replaced, or is this just a bad mud/paint job? Appreciate any insights! current state first image - 3 days ago submitted by /u/sumanigans [link] [comments]
| | Hey everyone, looking for some advice on a drywall issue in my home. We recently had renovations done, including new drywall and paint in this area. At first, I noticed a vertical crack on an outside corner near my staircase (see first photo). As far as I know, nothing physically impacted it. There’s no sign of moisture, and it seemed to appear on its own. A short time later, the damage worsened significantly, with the drywall breaking open and peeling away (see second photo). What could have caused this? Settlement, poor drywall work, something else? The house isn’t super old, and I haven’t noticed major cracks elsewhere. More importantly, how would you recommend fixing it to prevent this from happening again? Since this was recently redone, I want to make sure it’s fixed properly—should the corner bead be replaced, or is this just a bad mud/paint job? Appreciate any insights! [link] [comments] |
