Wallboard fasteners pop for
a couple of reasons. If the fasteners have been
improperly applied, they will pop; or if the framing
lumber is not properly dried when the wallboard is
applied, the wood will shrink somewhat and cause the
fasteners to pop. When making your repairs, be sure to
use wallboard screws because they have threaded shanks
that will hold the wallboard more
securely and resist popping.
Press the wallboard tightly against the stud or joist and
drive in the new screw about 2 inches from the popped
fastener until its head is slightly indented.
If possible, it is best to remove the popped nail. If you
think you may damage the wallboard by trying to remove it,
just hammer the popped fastener back into the board,
leaving a slight indentation. Then fill the dents with
wallboard compound, let them dry and sand the surface. You
are now ready to repaint the patched area.
Press the wallboard tightly against the stud or joist and
drive in the new screw about 2 inches from the popped
fastener until its head is slightly indented.
If possible, it is best to remove the popped nail. If you
think you may damage the wallboard by trying to remove it,
just hammer the popped fastener back into the board,
leaving a slight indentation. Then fill the dents with
wallboard compound, let them dry and sand the surface. You
are now ready to repaint the patched area.