Comments on: Using Strait Flex Crack Repair Tape To Repair a Drywall Crack

By: drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:49:35 +0000

That is a tough question! The permanent repair works, but it takes a lot of time. I would opt for the permanent repair if I needed another outlet – it would be a good opportunity to put one in. I guess I won’t know for sure whether the crack tape will hold up for the long haul until a few years from now. So far the crack tape has held up on the crack repairs I made below my window and above my door and we have had a fair amount of sub-zero temps. But that is just one year. Typically it takes a few years for the cracks to form.

By: perry

perry — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:21:05 +0000

Great website. Given what you’ve experienced, would you waste your time with the Strait Flex Crack Repair tape or would you do the more involved process of removing old sheetrock and putting in new? Obviously, the repair tape method appears more attractive from time involved. Thanks

By: drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:39:46 +0000

I just checked, just now and it appears to be available? Check again. If that does not work try to contact the company on this.
Mike

By: Jeff Lynn

Jeff Lynn — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:55:36 +0000

Your step-by-step instructions as to how to PROPERLY fix a stress crack was invaluable! Thanks so much. But I’ve one question: Followed your links to Strait Flex’s website and clicked on the 100′ roll of their Crack Tape and saved it on my desktop. When I clicked back on it, I got “This product is no longer available”. Whut? Considering your entry and very helpful pics re using the tape and repairs was only dated a few weeks ago (Oct.09), I have to ask: IS THIS PRODUCT STILL AVAILABLE OR NOT? AND IF SO, CAN I ORDER DIRECTLY FROM STRAIT FLEX OR ONLY PURCHASE THROUGH LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS?

Thanks so much again for your instructions and advice. I need all the help I can get.
Jeff