Nail Holes Through Roof And Plaster Ceiling

Drill a pilot hole before hammering larger nails into plaster.

Nail holes through roof and plaster ceiling.

2 drive new drywall screws a couple of inches on either side of the nail pop. If you see the dimple. The hole does not need to be deep. This will give the next layer of plaster something to hold onto.

Using ceiling putty is necessary to cover nail heads dents dings and other imperfections before the application of the finishing touches. Place it slightly to the side so the holes are within a comfortable arm s reach not directly above your head. 3 wipe away any loose pieces of paint drywall or plaster from around the nail holes. Be sure to put the screws into the wall stud or ceiling joist.

Drywall cracks ceiling nail pops caused by roof truss uplift. Nail pops found in some building ceilings and actual tears or cracks at the wall ceiling juncture at building walls located under the center of certain roof trusses when moisture temperature differences between the truss bottom chord and upper members cause the truss to arch. Using a nail score the plaster and then apply spackling compound to it. How to put spackle on ceilings image credit.

Place your hand or use a hammer handle or flashlight butt near the nail pop and push up. You ll need a hammer a drill or screwdriver a nail set 1 5 8 inch drywall screws 1 5 8 inch drywall nails drywall compound and a putty knife. The screws will tighten the drywall. As soon as you see brown dust you are into the second layer.

Spackle is a type of paste or putty used to patch holes hide cracks and even out surfaces. Here s a quick video on how to fix nail or screw holes showing in your ceiling. Place the tip of the nail in the pilot hole and gently tap the nail into place. 2 fill the crack half full with patching plaster.