A Miami homeowner had cracks appearing along an internal wall between the dining and living areas. They were mostly cosmetic, but they were getting more noticeable.
I opened up the cracks, stabilised and reinforced them, applied flexible compound where it was needed, and reset the wall, feathering it out to a smooth finish.
After drying, the repairs were sanded and undercoated and the whole wall was repainted for an even look, with no repair lines or texture differences. You can no longer see where the cracks were.
How I repair cosmetic wall cracks
- Check the crack is cosmetic. Structural movement needs an inspection first.
- Open the crack slightly so the filler can grip.
- Reinforce it with tape and use flexible compound where it moves.
- Feather it out wide, then sand smooth.
- Undercoat and repaint the full wall.
Need something similar done in Miami? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Miami, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
