How Do You Repair Drywall With Popped Nails And Screws?
One of the most common drywall repairs involves popped nails or screws. The fasteners used to hold sheets of drywall to framing may seem to “pop” away from the surface, leaving an unsightly bulge. This can happen for any one of several reasons, and it can happen on newly installed drywall just as easily as on older surfaces. Fortunately, it’s an easy repair. The same repair can be made to the reverse problem: small indentations in the drywall. These little dents usually occur when the joint compound used to cover the screws or nails shrinks. Difficulty: EasyTime Required: about 15 minutes for each popHere’s How: • Begin your repair by either removing or resetting the popped fastener. You will need a hammer if the drywall is held in place with nails or a screwdriver for screws. Driving the fastener a little deeper is usually the best option as long as you avoid tearing the paper or damaging the gypsum core. • Drive a drywall screw into the framing an inch or two away from the popped fas
