How to Fill Nail Holes in Trim
Hammer in any nails that are protruding from the trim with a nail set.. Use a putty knife to scrape off any raised fragments around the holes.. Smooth down the nail holes with fine-grit sandpaper.
Steps
Hammer in any nails that are protruding from the trim with a nail set.
Hammer in any nails that are protruding from the trim with a nail set.
Use a putty knife to scrape off any raised fragments around the holes.
Use a putty knife to scrape off any raised fragments around the holes.
Smooth down the nail holes with fine-grit sandpaper.
Smooth down the nail holes with fine-grit sandpaper.
Get shrink-free spackling.
Get shrink-free spackling.
Scoop out some spackling from the container with a putty knife.
Scoop out some spackling from the container with a putty knife.
Press the spackling on the knife into one of the nail holes.
Press the spackling on the knife into one of the nail holes.
Use a damp cloth to wipe away any excess spackling around the hole.
Use a damp cloth to wipe away any excess spackling around the hole.
Let the spackling dry for 2-3 hours.
Let the spackling dry for 2-3 hours.
Sand off excess spackling with a fine-grit sandpaper.
Sand off excess spackling with a fine-grit sandpaper.
Wipe down and vacuum the trim so there's no leftover dust.
Wipe down and vacuum the trim so there's no leftover dust.
Apply a spot primer over the spackled nail holes.
Apply a spot primer over the spackled nail holes.
Put painter's tape on any surfaces you don't want paint to get on.
Put painter's tape on any surfaces you don't want paint to get on.
Paint the trim using a paintbrush.
Paint the trim using a paintbrush.
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