How To Seal Nail Holes In Wood Siding

Force the compound into the edge until it is flush with the bottom of the siding.

How to seal nail holes in wood siding.

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. Wipe the inside of the hole and the surface wood surrounding it with a damp cloth and allow the area to dry. Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry. Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.

2 trim the tip of the tube of caulk with a utility knife or razor blade. 6 fill nail holes. Apply the compound to the bottom overhanging edges of damaged siding with the putty knife. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking.

1 scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty. For the best guarantee against pop out use 7d or 8d 2 or 2 inches long nails and drive them into the studs. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. 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.