Ceiling & Wall Crack Repair
Ceiling & Drywall Crack Repair in Memphis, TN
Cracks along ceiling seams, above doors and in wall corners are among the most common problems in Memphis-area homes. Filling them with caulk or spackle only hides them for a season. We repair them properly so they stay gone longer.
Why cracks keep coming back
Most cracks are not a drywall problem on their own. Houses in the Mid-South move as the clay soil under them swells and shrinks with the weather, and that movement concentrates at weak points: taped seams, the corners of doors and windows, and where walls meet the ceiling. A crack that is only filled will usually open again along the same line.
How we repair a crack properly
The crack is opened up and cleaned out, loose tape is cut away, and the joint is re-taped and bedded in compound so it is reinforced rather than just covered. Then it is feathered out wide, sanded flat, textured to match the surrounding surface and primed for paint.
Ceiling cracks
Long cracks along ceiling seams are re-taped across their full length, then blended into the surrounding finish, whether it is smooth or textured.
Wall and corner cracks
Diagonal cracks above doors and windows and split inside corners are reinforced and finished so the repair does not show.
Nail pops
Fasteners that have pushed through the surface are reset and covered, so the bumps stop showing through the paint.
When a crack needs more than drywall
Some cracks point to something else: wide or growing cracks, doors that suddenly stick, or cracks that come with a sagging ceiling or a water stain. If we see signs like that, we will tell you plainly, so you can have the cause looked at before money goes into the finish.
Ceiling & Wall Crack Repair: common questions
Can you repair cracks in a popcorn or textured ceiling?
Yes. The crack is repaired and the texture is matched around it. If you are tired of the texture, this is also a good moment to talk about removing it.
Why does my ceiling crack keep coming back?
Usually because it was filled rather than re-taped. Seasonal movement opens a filled crack again along the same line. A taped and properly finished repair holds up much better.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is that you cannot. The repair is feathered out, textured to match and primed so it blends in once it is painted.
Should I be worried about a crack?
Most hairline cracks are cosmetic. Wide cracks, cracks that keep growing, or cracks that come with sticking doors or water stains are worth a closer look, and we will tell you honestly what we see.
Often done alongside
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Dated popcorn texture taken down, the ceiling skim-coated smooth, primed and ready for paint, with your room protected throughout.
Drywall Repair & Installation
New board, patches, skim coats and texture matching, finished so the repair disappears under paint.
Interior Painting
Careful prep, protected floors and furniture, and crisp lines on walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
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