How to fix cracks in plaster... WITHOUT TAPE!

Cracks in plasterboard are very common, especially in new build properties or after having some work done. Today I’ll explain why it happens and how to fix it without using tape. Serious about property renovation? I have loads more detailed videos here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gosforthhandyman Member Zone: https://members.gosforthhandyman.com/ Here’s some links to products I would consider using - affiliate links, more info below: V-scraper / triangle corner scraper: https://link.amazon/B04uXQq5p 220 grit sanding blocks (not Festool): https://link.amazon/B0gAGJvOm Filler knife set: https://link.amazon/B0eHHTEOd EasiFill 60 Filler: https://link.amazon/B03UQSq7U Leyland Primer Undercoat: https://link.amazon/B09nnwgIR SBR: https://link.amazon/B0gwsp6ew Mini roller set: https://link.amazon/B0gwsp6ew Need some help? Join my FREE Discord community forum: https://gosforthhandyman.com/discord Alternative Discord invite: https://discord.gg/BNNXPJkNnX Our little shop (official Tape Measure, pencils etc.): https://gosforthhandyman.com/shop/ Subscribe to my FREE newsletter: https://gosforthhandyman.com/newsletter Behind the scenes stuff on X: https://x.com/gosforthandy Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gosforthhandyman Subscribe to my gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMac TOOLS & PRODUCTS I USE: https://gosforthhandyman.com/products-i-use CORRECTIONS: https://gosforthhandyman.com/corrections I sometimes use affiliate links - these don’t cost you a penny and help to keep this channel going. Read more about affiliate links here - the fairest way of funding the internet: https://gosforthhandyman.com/affiliate-links/ - thanks so much for your awesome support! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Why it happens 03:24 - Tools I’m using 06:07 - Preparation 08:18 - Sealing the joints 10:00 - Filler 13:02 - Bodging with caulk 15:14 - Sanding 17:48 - Primer 19:23 - Top coats of paint 23:11 - Why no tape? 27:15 - End result plus extra tips All content on this channel is exclusively owned by MacLellan Creative Limited. Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved.