Are you struggling with how to remove drywall nails? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be able to get the job done quickly and easily.
Simple Trick to Remove Stubborn Nails without Damaging Drywall
Tools You Need
-Chisel
-Pneumatic Hammer
-Nail Gun
-Safety Glasses
-Stiles
-Circular Saw
-Paint or Anstrich
-Tape Measure
-Ruler
-Cordless Drill
-1/2 Inch Drive Bit
-5 Inch Pliers
-Hammer
-Belt Sander
-Circular Saw Blade
-Pencil
-Ruler
- Begin by measuring the circumference of the hole you’ll be drilling. This will be the size of your hole saw.
2. Next, take your chisel and carve a circular outline around the hole you measured. This will act as your guide for the hole saw.
3. Next, use the pneumatic hammer to drive a few screws into the wallboard around the hole you made. This will help to secure the chisel and keep it from rotating.
4. Next, use the nail gun to drive nails into the screws. The nails should be about 1 inch from the end of the screw.
5. Once the nails are in place, use the stiles to widen the hole slightly. This will make it easier to fit the circular saw blade into the hole.
6. Next, fit the saw blade into the hole and slowly start moving it around. Make sure to maintain a consistent speed so you don’t tear the wallboard.
Preparation
The very first thing that you need to do is to remove any old nails from the surface of the drywall. Use a pry bar or a hammer and a chisel to remove the nails. Make sure to go slowly and take your time so that you don’t damage the drywall.
The next step is to use a DeWalt DWD111 13-in-1 Impact Wrench to remove the screws that are holding the drywall in place. Remove all of the screws and the drywall will come loose.
Now that the drywall is loose, you can start to remove it. Use a ladder to climb up onto the wall and then use your hands to pull the drywall off the wall. Make sure to hold on to the edges of the drywall so that you don’t drop it down onto the floor.
After the drywall is removed, you can clean the wall using a wet rag and a bucket of water. Make sure to clean up all of the debris that was left behind by the drywall.
Step One: Cut the Nails
Step Two Pry the Drywall off of the Frame
Step Three Cut the Nails at an Angle
Step Four Pry the Drywall off of the Frame
Step Five Cut the Nails at an Angle
Step Two: Pry the Nails
You will need to use a pry bar or a nail puller to remove the nails. Pry the nails up with the pry bar or nail puller, starting at the top of the nail and working your way down. Be sure to use a light hand and don’t over-pry the nail. If the nail is stuck, use a hammer to tap the pry bar or nail puller against the nail until it pops free.
Step Three: Knock the Nails
- Find the drywall studs. Position a chair in front of the drywall and hold onto the back of the chair.
- With a flat head screwdriver, pry up the bottom edge of the drywall about 1 inch. This will loosen the screws that hold the drywall to the studs.
- Loosen the screws and pull the drywall away from the studs.
4. If there are any nails holding the drywall to the studs, remove them with a nail punch or a small hammer.
- Replace the drywall and screws and reinstall the drywall tape.
Step Four: Hammer the Nails
The hammering step is the most important one. You need to be very precise in order to remove the nails without damaging the drywall. Place the hammer on the nail and strike it with a quick, solid blow. Be sure to use a light touch so you don’t end up splitting the drywall.
Conclusion
The best way to remove drywall nails is to use a nail gun. You can also use a hammer and a chisel to remove the nails, but it will be more difficult and time-consuming.
