Best Way Of Repairing Nail Pops In A Ceiling
You'll eventually need to make repairs like nail pops, especially if the house is new. The indicators are also obvious. Your ceiling has a paint protrusion the day after everything appears to be normal. When that occurs, you'll either need to find a handyman or do the repairs yourself. Now, we're not sure about you, but we like to solve our own problems. By that, we mean that we try to find a quick and easy technique to put those nails back in when they come out. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as we portray. We made the decision to write this article piece for you guys because of it.
Tools Needed
- A Pair Of Gloves
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses/Face Shields
- Closed-Toe Shoes
- Set Of Nails & Hammer
- Putty & Utility Knife
- Drywall Screws & Drill
- Patching Compound And Sandpaper
Step 1: Remove The Area That’s Raised
- You must first scrape off the entire protruding portion of the ceiling in order to get to the nail. The extent of your scraping will depend on how bad the condition is. You'll undoubtedly be scraping a greater area if the nail head is already seen.
- You'll eventually ask yourself, "Why not just hammer the nail back in?" You're correct, too. Re-hammering the nail will undoubtedly have your issue resolved much more quickly. But after a few weeks, you'll still be struggling with the same issue. So let's avoid going the simple route. If you stop and think about it, it is a complete waste of time.
Step 2: Drill Screws Around That Area
- Drill two screws into the ceiling joist after locating it. Make sure the screws are close to the popped nail for the procedure to be successful. The screws should be placed one inch above and one inch below the nail, respectively. You can never be too sure about these things, but nail pops are only a cosmetic concern. We require the screws in order to firmly fasten the ceiling to its joists.
- The final objective is to make sure that no further motion pops the nail out. If you haven't guessed it by now, a crucial factor in this will undoubtedly be the length of the screws you intend to utilize. You will need to grab your car keys and dash to the store if they are not 1.25 inches long. 0.75 inches must be inserted into the joist, with a few inches remaining on the surface. If the screws are exactly 0.75 inches long or shorter, that won't be possible.
Step 3: Hammer In The Nail
- Bury it rather than merely smash it in. Make certain that, even with a magnifying glass, the silver head cannot be seen. Using the nail punch is optional. Just be certain that everything disappears without a trace.
- The main purpose of a nail punch, also known as a nail set, is to guarantee that the nail head penetrates the surface of the board. It is easy to use. Simply place its tip on the nail's head and strike the other end with a hammer. But watch out because you can accidentally hit your hand.
Step 4: Patch The Scraped Off Area
- We don't want the ceiling holes to be gazing at us as we move about the house. The third and last step is to patch all the places you removed with the goal of making everything look even and smooth.
- The putty knife and mending compound are intended for this purpose. After applying the first coat, let it dry. That might take as little as 45 minutes or more than 12 hours, depending on the brand and quality of the product. It can take more than 24 hours if you chose the lowest quality.
- Apply a second coat after it has dried, then wait for it to dry again. You'll need to sand over the area afterwards before painting it.