Because drywall nail pops are usually a structural problem, you might be wondering if you’ll need to replace your drywall for the problem to be fixed. Despite how ugly nail pops may be, replacing the entire wall may not be the best way to go about doing things.
Replacement
Before you go on to replace your drywall, think about why the nails are popping in the first place. If it’s a foundation problem, then you it would be best to get that issue resolved first before thinking about replacing your drywall. Drywall replacement can be anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how big your house is and how much drywall you mean to replace.
By not addressing the problem first, you’ll be spending thousands of dollars on a new wall that will eventually display the same issues later. Before you think about replacing, you should speak to an expert first to determine what the best course of action is.
Repairing
Repairing drywall with nail pops can be done no matter how many nail pops there are. It’s relatively easy to replace the nail and then cover up the holes, although you might want to hire a professional if your wall is covered with an excessive number of holes. You’ll want to make sure that all the nails are in place properly, and it can be difficult to make sure of that because of how small the holes can be.
In the case of nail pops due to poor materials, hiring a professional is immensely helpful. They’ll be able to tell you which bad materials caused the nail pops and will provide your drywall with better materials. A professional also will be able to tell you what needs to be repaired first before the drywall is even looked at. If there are any foundation problems, then those need to be addressed before the wall is.