What to Do if You Notice a Crack in Your Drywall

If you keep your drywall in ideal conditions, it can last a long time. According to the Home Efficiency Guide, it can last up to 70 years. But there are times that you may notice a crack in that drywall. Here's what should you do to start the home drywall repair process.

Look at the Crack

Sometimes, these cracks are minor, and sometimes they indicate a much more severe foundation problem. In our experience, if the crack is less than 1/4 of an inch in width, if it's not unusually long, and if it's more of a singular crack than multiple ones, you might be able to sand it over. Otherwise, it's better to bring in professionals.

Contact the Professionals

While there are basic materials you can get to do the job, like joint compound, the professionals will have better ones that they can get wholesale, which means that you'll be paying less than if you get it at a retail price. They will know the best way to apply it.

A professional will be able to do the job in a much more efficient way. That's because they will know where to look and will also be familiar with all the spots that can affect drywall. The result will be a much more stable drywall that will last for a lot longer.

Don't Try to DIY

While there are plenty of online instructions on how to handle cracks in your drywall, unless you are very experienced in home upkeep and repairs, you should have a professional check to make sure that there aren't any underlying problems that will lead to major work needing to be done in the future if not nipped in the bud. That will wind up costing you a lot more money than if you hire a home drywall repair expert.

Your drywall is an important part of your home. Cracks can be a sign that there are problems with the structure of your place and can also affect the home value since a potential buyer wouldn't want to purchase a place with a lot of cracked drywall. By being diligent, you can help yourself both in the present and the future.

Do you need to have home drywall repair done? We can do that for you, along with repairing commercial drywall as well. Contact us at Flores Drywall and Paint today to learn more about how we can help you.