How To Seal Nail Holes In Wood Siding

This gives the filler more area to cling to.

How to seal nail holes in wood siding.

It s important to get all the rot or it will keep. For the best guarantee against pop out use 7d or 8d 2 or 2 inches long nails and drive them into the studs. For holes and gouges larger than 1 2 in i reach for an epoxy filler or bondo which is a polyester compound. Scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty knife.

Bondo doesn t adhere well to paint or smooth surfaces. If the hole or gouge is deep i also carve out small crevices with a chisel or putty knife around the perimeter of the repair. Scrub debris rotted wood and paint residue from the interior of the hole with a wire brush. Stainless steel doesn t rust or stain the paint or leave black streaks on the wood and the rings on the shank act like barbs gripping the sides of the hole to prevent the nail from popping out.

Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. Steve shows how to fix rusty nail heads for painting projects. Before i apply it i sand an area to bare wood about an inch around the repair. If you want a more seamless repair on wood you may need to get into some wood replacement.

Correct way to apply wood filler to exterior siding. Nail holes in interior walls can generally be filled with shrink free spackling by overfilling the hole slightly then sanding smooth once it s dry. Dig out all the rot from inside the crack or hole with an awl or a flat head screwdriver. For small holes make the opening.

And stucco can be seamlessly repaired if you have the right materials tools and skill set.