Without seeing the actual cracks, my guess is that they are probably mostly cosmetic and just a sign of the house settling and the plaster or drywall cracking especially in a ceiling. My parents ...

The cracks do not present any structural problems to your house, but they sure do look bad. Also, a plaster ceiling is certainly not the best surface for acoustics in a home theater.

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To avoid marking the wall or ceiling itself, Alexandra Cooper, an architect and interior designer at Planner 5D, suggests placing a piece of transparent tape over the crack first. "This can help ...

A: A vaulted or cathedral, ceiling with just two long cracks indicates the ceiling finish is common drywall. If the ceiling were plaster, the cracks would be spider web fashioned in several places.

Some people recommend widening the crack and then filling it with compound. This is usually just a short-term fix because the wall or ceiling will continue to flex at that spot and crack again.

Photo: Shutterstock Cracks in the ceiling at the West End’s Aldwych Theatre have prompted plans for "vital" works to "ensure the continued use of the venue".

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