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Patching Drywall Nail Pops
Step by Step Instructions for Eliminating Drywall Nail Pops
By Mark J. Donovan
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Drywall nail pops are quite
common. Drywall nail pops occur for a variety of reasons, including heavy
vibrations, varying humidity levels that cause the drywall stud to expand
and contract, and strong wind action that can rack the house frame
structure. However the root cause of drywall nail pops is the loss of
friction between the drywall nail and the wall stud. Due to the various
vibration and humidity levels drywall nails can lose their friction with the
drywall stud and work their way out from the wall stud. Fortunately patching
drywall nail pops is an easy do it yourself project.
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To patch drywall nail pops you
will need the following tools and materials:
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Hammer
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Screw Gun
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4” Drywall Taping Knife
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Joint Compound
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Sandpaper
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2 Drywall Screws
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Latex Paint Primer
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Paint
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Paint Brush
Patching
Drywall Nail Pops
Start by using your hammer to sink the drywall nail back into the wall stud.
Don’t worry about creating a little dimple. Give the nail head one or two
serious hammer blows to sink the nail sufficiently into the drywall and wall
stud.
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Next use your screw gun and place a
drywall screw just above and below the drywall nail. This will help to
permanently hold the drywall to the wall stud, as the original drywall nail
would otherwise eventually work its way out again if it was re-stressed.
Now using your drywall taping knife and some joint compound cover the drywall
nail head and drywall screws. Make sure you work the joint compound flush with
the wall, however leave a slight rise of joint compound directly over the
drywall nail/screws.
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Let the joint compound fully dry and
then apply a second thin coat. On the second coat flare out the joint compound a
little beyond the original coat.
Again, let the joint compound fully dry and then sand lightly around the area.
When sanding pay particular attention to the edges of the joint compound. You
want to make sure the edges blend in fully with the wall surface. Also, make
sure you do not sand off too much directly over the drywall nail and screws.
Finally, apply a latex primer over the sanded joint compound area and then
paint.
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