I was wondering what is the best way to set them and what else i should do to make sure there are no imperfections in the wall... Iam an apprentice in local 19(carpenter) and am just tryin to get tips thanx alot
2007-03-21 10:20:40 · 10 answers · asked by tomman1691 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If the nail is popping out, pull it out and put a Sheetrock screw in put three coats of mud sand and paint........
2007-03-21 17:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill's answer is the most accurate. If a nail has worked its way loose, then it will simply work its way loose again. Professionals do one of 2 things with nail pops: 1) remove the nail, which has usually come loose because it glanced the framing member instead of hitting the meat of the board, and add some new nails, or 2) drive a new nail into the framing member in a manner that the rim of the new nail overlays the loose nail. This prevents it from coming loose again and repeating your problem. Then mud, sand, paint as others have addressed.
2007-03-21 14:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not be rocket science but nail pops still happen....go figure. Like united says, put a drywall screw on either side of the nail and then pound the nail in so it is slightly indented in the drywall. Unlike drywall finishers do in new homes, use enough compound to cover a 6-8 inch area on and around the screw/nail heads (this will help keep the nails/screws set).
2007-03-21 13:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mustbcrazy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they are sheetrock nails they should have a indention so they will be covered when you tape and mud. If they dont grab a nail punch just make sure not to set them to deep otherwise your sheetrock will pop over the nail. As far as imperfections just make sure you did enough coats of mud and sanding.
2007-03-21 10:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by v 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the nails are popping, either pull them out or hammer them in until they are below the level of the wall. Then get some pre mixed sheet rock mud, spread it on with a wide putty knife, let it dry, sand it and do it again after sanding.
If you want, you can pull them out and screw sheet rock screws an inch away from the nail holes, then follow the mud, sand, mud, sand routine . It ain't rocket science.
2007-03-21 12:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem in my house. As I re-do each room, I screw the drywall to the studs, then I set the nails. I then have to patch all of the holes, but one room at a time, I am eliminating all of those annoying nail pops.
2007-03-21 10:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the time to use drywall screws. Install them near the nails to make sure the drywall is tight to the studs. You can then tap the nails in and they won't pop out. Finish as usual.
2007-03-21 10:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With a sheet rock hammer, which is rounded on one end and axed on the other, Set each popped nail into the sheet rock and cover with a swatch of spackle. Let dry, sand redo spackle a second time, sand, paint.
2007-03-21 10:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously the nails aren't holding, put screws in and remove nails. The swing in temperatures and humidity cause the movement in your house and nails will not hold.
2007-03-22 13:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by alcanhelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pound the nails in till you just barely indent the paper, this is to hold mud
2007-03-21 10:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋