How to Repair Settlement Cracks in Drywall

Summary by Krater

A contractor demonstrates a professional technique for repairing and refastening a cracked drywall corner bead using drywall mud, paper tape, and extra screws to prevent future movement.

From the video

Answers: How do you repair a cracked drywall corner bead?

• Drywall repair
• Corner bead repair
• Paper tape vs mesh tape
• Pre-filling drywall joints

What it concludes

• Pre-filling joints with mud helps drywall tape lay flatter and stronger.
• Paper tape is stronger than mesh tape and less prone to cracking over time.