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Old 05-29-2010, 05:59 AM
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I LOVE all three QUOTES, below;

I'd stop by one of the houses under construction and get on of the spacklers to fix it. Might cost a couple of bucks but they'll do it to match. There's a house accross from me on Heath Springs Dr. in Bonita. I'm pretty sure the spacklers are starting there as the rock just got finished. Skip"


"Go to Lowes.
Get a small bucket of joint compound, mesh joint tape, and some putty knives.
Score the crack so you will be able to get some joint compound in it.
Dampen the area around the crack.
Spread a light coating of joint compound over the area.
Spread the mesh joint tape over the crack and press in with a putty knife.
Spread a light coat of joint compound over this.
Let dry.
Sand lightly.
Spread additional coats, letting dry and sanding between each until it ls smooth.
Repaint.

The folks at Lowes are very helpful. No, I don't work at Lowes and don't have stock in the company. mrbillmidlo"




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Originally Posted by Pturner View Post
I know a drywall stress crack. He freaks out a lot.
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I want each and every one of you three to live next door to us. Skip and Mr.Bill for their practical advice and P Turner to make me laugh!

Last edited by graciegirl; 05-29-2010 at 06:14 AM.