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The upstairs of my house was remodeled before I bought it. The whole house used to be plaster and lath but the upstairs is now drywall. The upstairs drywall has needed some minor repairs ever since I've moved in.
What I've noticed is that the majority of the blemishes that need to be repaired are nails. It is as though the nails are popping the joint compound off the walls and ceiling. Further, it looks like the drywall is actually held in with nails.
Is it common to attach drywall with nails?
Should I pull the nails and replace them with screws before fixing the blemishes?
drywall
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
add a comment |
The upstairs of my house was remodeled before I bought it. The whole house used to be plaster and lath but the upstairs is now drywall. The upstairs drywall has needed some minor repairs ever since I've moved in.
What I've noticed is that the majority of the blemishes that need to be repaired are nails. It is as though the nails are popping the joint compound off the walls and ceiling. Further, it looks like the drywall is actually held in with nails.
Is it common to attach drywall with nails?
Should I pull the nails and replace them with screws before fixing the blemishes?
drywall
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
1
This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago
add a comment |
The upstairs of my house was remodeled before I bought it. The whole house used to be plaster and lath but the upstairs is now drywall. The upstairs drywall has needed some minor repairs ever since I've moved in.
What I've noticed is that the majority of the blemishes that need to be repaired are nails. It is as though the nails are popping the joint compound off the walls and ceiling. Further, it looks like the drywall is actually held in with nails.
Is it common to attach drywall with nails?
Should I pull the nails and replace them with screws before fixing the blemishes?
drywall
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
The upstairs of my house was remodeled before I bought it. The whole house used to be plaster and lath but the upstairs is now drywall. The upstairs drywall has needed some minor repairs ever since I've moved in.
What I've noticed is that the majority of the blemishes that need to be repaired are nails. It is as though the nails are popping the joint compound off the walls and ceiling. Further, it looks like the drywall is actually held in with nails.
Is it common to attach drywall with nails?
Should I pull the nails and replace them with screws before fixing the blemishes?
drywall
drywall
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
asked 2 hours ago
vini_ivini_i
247311
247311
1
This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago
add a comment |
1
This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago
1
1
This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
1
1
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago
add a comment |
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It was common. Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops.
The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). Then pull and patch the popped nails.
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
1
Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It is not common now, it once was.
At one time it was standard practice to use nails. It could be the the structure in the wall that the nail are into is not all that solid so the heads (Pop). I always notice a few popped heads after an earthquake here.
I do not think you need to pull them, Put a screw in next to each one and then gently hammer the nail back into place. The screw should keep the drywall from moving an thus the nail from popping out again. Then you can make your finishing repairs. Of coarse you could pull them if you want.
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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It was common. Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops.
The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). Then pull and patch the popped nails.
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
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Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It was common. Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops.
The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). Then pull and patch the popped nails.
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
1
Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It was common. Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops.
The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). Then pull and patch the popped nails.
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
It was common. Now most drywall is screwed, which leads to much fewer pops.
The usual fix is to screw between the popped nails (and a few more may pop as the board is pulled tight). Then pull and patch the popped nails.
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
answered 2 hours ago
bibbib
31.3k95392
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Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
1
1
Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
Remember, screw guns have only been widely used since the 80s and even then it was hit and miss.
– DMoore
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It is not common now, it once was.
At one time it was standard practice to use nails. It could be the the structure in the wall that the nail are into is not all that solid so the heads (Pop). I always notice a few popped heads after an earthquake here.
I do not think you need to pull them, Put a screw in next to each one and then gently hammer the nail back into place. The screw should keep the drywall from moving an thus the nail from popping out again. Then you can make your finishing repairs. Of coarse you could pull them if you want.
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It is not common now, it once was.
At one time it was standard practice to use nails. It could be the the structure in the wall that the nail are into is not all that solid so the heads (Pop). I always notice a few popped heads after an earthquake here.
I do not think you need to pull them, Put a screw in next to each one and then gently hammer the nail back into place. The screw should keep the drywall from moving an thus the nail from popping out again. Then you can make your finishing repairs. Of coarse you could pull them if you want.
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It is not common now, it once was.
At one time it was standard practice to use nails. It could be the the structure in the wall that the nail are into is not all that solid so the heads (Pop). I always notice a few popped heads after an earthquake here.
I do not think you need to pull them, Put a screw in next to each one and then gently hammer the nail back into place. The screw should keep the drywall from moving an thus the nail from popping out again. Then you can make your finishing repairs. Of coarse you could pull them if you want.
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
It is not common now, it once was.
At one time it was standard practice to use nails. It could be the the structure in the wall that the nail are into is not all that solid so the heads (Pop). I always notice a few popped heads after an earthquake here.
I do not think you need to pull them, Put a screw in next to each one and then gently hammer the nail back into place. The screw should keep the drywall from moving an thus the nail from popping out again. Then you can make your finishing repairs. Of coarse you could pull them if you want.
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
answered 2 hours ago
Alaska manAlaska man
3,277310
3,277310
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
add a comment |
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
The renovation took place in 2008. Is that far enough back to have used nails?
– vini_i
2 hours ago
1
1
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
Our house was built in 2002 and used nails.
– BillDOe
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
I've done renovations in 2017 and used ring shank or pitch coated nails because I am a lazy bastard and nails are faster and easier to judge depth on and I'm weak and can't keep a lot of weight on the back of the drill to drive the screws in properly, sometimes. They're also easier to remove when the next renovation comes around. Screws are fine too, of course.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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This is super common because hammers are cheaper than screw guns for a crew of installers. The blemishes even have a common term - "nail pops".
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 - If I ever saw a drywall crew use nails I would not only make them use screws but never think about hiring them again. We know that no matter what nails will pop after a 10-15 years, this isn't a matter of opinion. If drywall crew is cutting corners here who knows what else they do.
– DMoore
57 mins ago
@DMoore, absolutely. Screws are the norm now - I should have stated it was very common in the past. I have a 90's house full of drywall nails and I hate it.
– JPhi1618
55 mins ago
This reminds of a builder we were about to hire. I always ask for a complete materials list. I saw a bunch of flat head nails... thought maybe roof. Confirmed drywall - lost the job.b
– DMoore
46 mins ago