Patching and Plastering - Fixing cracks. Use fibatape and joint compound or caulk?
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tranmanyo
10-30-04, 09:55 AM
I'm going about fixing a lot of cracks in my 80 year old house.
I've been doing the fibatape and joint compound way....but recently I encountered a painter who said he uses caulk for small cracks. That does sound a lot easier.
What are people's thoughts?
I've been doing the fibatape and joint compound way....but recently I encountered a painter who said he uses caulk for small cracks. That does sound a lot easier.
What are people's thoughts?
awesomedell
10-30-04, 10:51 PM
Caulk will fill the crack, but the repair probably won't last as long as the repairs you've made with the mud and mesh tape. Welcome to the forums! ;)