Joint compound over old nails
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Joint compound over old nails
I was priming ceiling where I had used joint compound over rusty old nails in drywall. The joint compound broke out of a few of them. I was thinking about mudding again and brushing primer on it. Concerned it may crack back out when painting. Any thoughts?
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If you have the time, I would prime the holes before filling. Let the primer dry.
Whether primed or not, I would fill the holes with 'Hot Mud', setting type joint compound.
The hot mud dries fast, has less shrinkage and has better adhesion.
Whether primed or not, I would fill the holes with 'Hot Mud', setting type joint compound.
The hot mud dries fast, has less shrinkage and has better adhesion.
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Sometimes it's beneficial to add a nail/screw next to the existing one to make sure it stays in place. If the mud is thick enough it will prevent any rust from coming thru.
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Thanks guys. I put a drywall screw beside each nail that this happened to, only three. Put some joint compound on it, sanding and primed.
Not sure why but haven't received any emails from this forum on replies, odd.
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