Professional Nail & Screw Pop Repair Services in Sherwood Park, AB
If you’ve noticed bumps, cracks, or small circular bulges on your walls or ceilings, you may be dealing with nail or screw pops—common drywall issues caused by shifting framing and seasonal temperature changes. At Liberty Drywall of Sherwood Park, we specialize in nail and screw pop repair to restore your interior surfaces and prevent future fastener failures.
Whether you’re repairing a few small wall pops or addressing widespread ceiling fastener damage, our team delivers long-lasting, professional results for both residential and commercial properties.
Call 587-418-8862 or fill in our online quote form today to schedule your drywall nail and screw pop repair in Sherwood Park, AB, and experience the quality craftsmanship that makes Liberty Drywall of Sherwood Park your trusted local drywall restoration specialist.
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Nail and Screw Pop Repair
Liberty Drywall of Sherwood Park provides complete fastener pop repair solutions that address underlying structural issues and prevent future occurrences. Our systematic approach ensures proper identification, professional repair techniques, and lasting results for both residential and commercial properties in Sherwood Park, AB.
Identifying Nail Pop and Screw Pop Issues
You can spot nail pops and screw pops by looking for small circular bumps or cracks in your drywall surface. These imperfections appear when fasteners work loose from the framing behind your walls.
Common signs include:
- Small circular bulges in painted surfaces
- Hairline cracks around fastener locations
- Visible screw or nail heads protruding through paint
- Rust stains appearing on walls or ceilings
Temperature changes and humidity fluctuations cause your home's framing to expand and contract. This movement gradually loosens drywall fasteners over time. Older homes in Sherwood Park frequently experience these issues due to natural settling. New construction may also develop fastener pops within the first few years as materials adjust.
Areas near windows, exterior walls, and ceiling corners are places where movement shows most. Bathrooms and kitchens with higher humidity levels also show more frequent drywall fastener repair needs.
Professional Nail Pop Repair Techniques
Our technicians completely remove loose fasteners rather than simply hammering them back into place. This approach prevents the same nail from popping again within months.
Our repair process includes:
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove the loose fastener | Eliminate the source of movement |
| 2 | Place a new screw nearby | Secure the drywall properly |
| 3 | Apply joint compound | Fill holes and smooth the surface |
| 4 | Sand and prime | Prepare for the final decoration |
We place replacement screws approximately two inches away from the original fastener location. This ensures the new fastener grabs solid wood framing material.
Our drywall damage restoration process matches existing wall textures perfectly. You won't notice where repairs were made once we complete the work.
Screw Pop Repair for Walls and Ceilings
Ceiling nail pop fix requires specialized techniques due to gravity and accessibility challenges. We use proper scaffolding and tools to ensure safe, professional results.
Ceiling repairs involve:
- Identifying all loose fasteners in the affected area
- Placing additional screws to prevent future pops
- Applying compound in thin, even layers
- Matching existing ceiling texture patterns
Wall screw pop repair typically progresses faster than ceiling work. However, each repair location requires the same attention to detail for lasting results.
We address multiple pops simultaneously when they occur in clusters. This approach creates more uniform results and reduces overall project time.
Drywall Re-screwing and Fastener Replacement
The fastener replacement process includes placing new drywall screws above or below the popped fastener.
Fastener spacing standards dictate placing drywall screws every 12 inches along studs for wall applications. Ceilings require 8-inch spacing for proper support and reduced sagging.
When it comes to screw types and specifications, we use 1¼-inch fine-thread screws for ½-inch drywall over wood studs. Self-drilling screws work best for metal stud applications.
Coarse-thread screws suit wood framing, while fine-thread screws grip metal studs more effectively.
We drive screws just below the surface without breaking the paper face, and countersink heads slightly to allow proper compound filling without creating dimples.
Why Choose Liberty of Drywall Sherwood Park for Nail and Screw Pop Repair
Liberty Drywall of Sherwood Park delivers complete nail pop repair and screw pop repair solutions in Sherwood Park, AB.
We have 12+ years of dedicated experience with addressing popped screw repair and drywall re-screwing using industry-standard methods.
Our local Campbelltown presence means we know local building codes and common wall surface repair challenges in the area.
Contact us for your nail and screw popr repair needs. You can reach us by phone at 587-418-8862 or fill in our online quote form for detailed assessments of your specific repair requirements.