Hello!
I'm about to start filling the living room before painting, and will first repair the worst cracks and drill holes with house patch.
However, I discovered there is a wooden panel or whatever you want to call it, behind the wallpaper and ceiling molding (which was above it before). I am aware that wood can move a bit based on humidity and temperature differences(?)
Is it feasible to fill gaps between the wooden boards with house patch, or should I do it differently there? I really don't want cracks to appear later.
Thanks in advance,
A happy amateur
I'm about to start filling the living room before painting, and will first repair the worst cracks and drill holes with house patch.
However, I discovered there is a wooden panel or whatever you want to call it, behind the wallpaper and ceiling molding (which was above it before). I am aware that wood can move a bit based on humidity and temperature differences(?)
Is it feasible to fill gaps between the wooden boards with house patch, or should I do it differently there? I really don't want cracks to appear later.
Thanks in advance,
A happy amateur
Best answer
Absolutely do not fill gaps between wooden boards. Wood moves with humidity and must be able to do so. Cover over psss with drywall with paper tape (not fiberglass mesh) and filler, or cover with paper strips as done with paper-stretched walls and ceilings.
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