Timeline for Replace the drywall but preserve the molding trim?
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| Nov 19, 2019 at 19:12 | comment | added | Don Powell | Glad I am able to help! | |
| Nov 19, 2019 at 18:52 | comment | added | jbbenni | Don Powell, thanks. And "Doh". I've got a pancake compressor and finish nailer, and would (eventually) agree this is a perfect application for them. I don't know why I initially envisioned re-using nail holes with finish nails - the pin nailer is clearly the right tool for this job. Thanks! | |
| Nov 19, 2019 at 14:49 | comment | added | Don Powell | An additional trick if you do not own a lot of tools: 1. buy a cheap nailer from harbour freight ($20-25) 2. buy a compressor on sale or used $50-70 If you have no intention to use these again, resell them as a bundle for like $50-70 and the actual cost for you will only be $20-40. | |
| Nov 19, 2019 at 14:48 | comment | added | Don Powell | Actually, for a much cleaner finish, I would fill those old nail holes with wood filler and depending on the tools that you have at your disposal use a nailer + compressor to pin it back in place. My thoughts are the nail holes will still match up with the old nail (driven/sunk in the wall). If you do not have a compressor + nailer then be sure to make pilot holes (drill) if you plan the nail and hammer route. I work alone so nail and hammer is not an option for me when doing these things. I just want to hold it in place an snip snip, tac that bad boy up. | |
| Nov 19, 2019 at 14:41 | comment | added | jbbenni | I've wanted an excuse to get an oscillating tool, and this does seem like a good application. And I think you're right about the long finish nails. I will try to cut from behind, then push the nail heads out from the back. I'll either flush cut the nail stubs or drive them into the wall. Then on the trim I'll either use the same nail holes or fill them. Good suggestion, thanks. | |
| Nov 18, 2019 at 19:53 | history | answered | Don Powell | CC BY-SA 4.0 |