How To Seal Nail Holes In Wood Siding

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

How to seal nail holes in wood siding.

If you want a more seamless repair on wood you may need to get into some wood replacement. Bondo doesn t adhere well to paint or smooth surfaces. It s important to get all the rot or it will keep. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler.

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. Scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty knife. Before i apply it i sand an area to bare wood about an inch around the repair. Correct way to apply wood filler to exterior siding.

Scrub debris rotted wood and paint residue from the interior of the hole with a wire brush. Steve shows how to fix rusty nail heads for painting projects. For holes and gouges larger than 1 2 in i reach for an epoxy filler or bondo which is a polyester compound. Caulk won t adhere properly to dirty surfaces so.

For the best guarantee against pop out use 7d or 8d 2 or 2 inches long nails and drive them into the studs. For small holes make the opening. 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. Trim the tip of the tube of caulk with a utility knife or razor blade.

Dig out all the rot from inside the crack or hole with an awl or a flat head screwdriver.