Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.
How to seal nail holes in wood siding.
6 fill nail holes.
Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler.
The best filler for your siding is a two part epoxy product that cures to a rock hard consistency.
Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry.
Apply the compound to the bottom overhanging edges of damaged siding with the putty knife.
Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking.
Stainless steel doesn t rust or stain the paint or leave black streaks on the wood and the rings on the shank act like barbs gripping the sides of the hole to prevent the nail from popping out.
Force the compound into the edge until it is flush with the bottom of the siding.
1 scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty.
Wipe the inside of the hole and the surface wood surrounding it with a damp cloth and allow the area to dry.
Fill the siding holes with wood filler.
Nail holes in interior walls can generally be filled with shrink free spackling by overfilling the hole slightly then sanding smooth once it s dry.