Repairing Drywall Cracks - Settling Crack HD

Subscribe and visit our weekly podcast for more tips https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2 To repair a drywall settling crack, cover the crack with joint tape and 3 coats of drywall compound. Embed the joint tape in about 1/8" of all purpose joint compound and press it into place with a 6" compound knife, removing the excess compound to leave about 1/16" of compound under the tape. Let the first coat dry and then top with 2 coats of compound with a 10" or 12" knife. Sand, prime and paint.