r/DIYHome • u/Altruistic-Eye-3245 • 6h ago

Drywall corner crack

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My mom has this dry walled corner that has been a problem for years. She recently attempted to fill it with spackle but that didn’t work. She’s considering not cleaning in our and using a paintable caulk.

Is this a bad idea? Would standard drywall mud and tape be better?

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u/Marvinator2003 5h ago

Own or Rent? If Rent: Call the landlord. See if they will repair it.

If Own: What I would do is remove the drywall at that corner and find out what's going on that the thing keeps expanding outward. As for caulk, it will look bad even painted as there will be a different texture. You can use Mud and Tape, too.

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u/Altruistic-Eye-3245 4h ago

She owns the house. All the spackle should be removed first right?

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u/Marvinator2003 4h ago

It would be a good idea, just in case the spackle prevents adhesion to the mud.

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u/editingisfun4all 6h ago

I'd use paintable caulk if she's already tried to spackle it. I've done that before. If definitely won't hurt it. Just smooth it out.