How to fill in a crack in a wall
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Ed Del Grande
Master Contractor
You can walk the walk, but can you caulk the caulk? We don't know what that means either, but master contractor and author Ed Del Grande will show you how to fill in a crack in a wall using a tube of caulk.
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How to fill in a crack in a wall
Ed recommends water-based caulk, which cleans up with water. It’s also paintable, so you can paint over it to match the wall. And, the caulk is a little pliable, so as the crack expands and contracts, the caulk will move with it.- Cut open the tip of the caulk at an angle; match the size of the hole with the width of the crack.
- Push (don’t pull) the caulk down into the crack to make sure it goes well into it.
- Dip your finger in the water, and smooth the caulk with your finger.
- If you make a mess or have excess caulk to clean up, use your wet paper towel to remove it.
- Wait about a day and paint over the crack, if necessary. Though it may dry in as fast as an hour.
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