Step 1 preparing the area.
Caulking nail holes in siding.
Squirt enough caulk into the hole to fill the area behind the hole.
Once the caulk is fully cured which could be several days depending on the type trim it even with the siding with a razor blade.
Completely fill the nail holes leaving them slightly crowned to sand after the epoxy sets.
For small holes make the opening in the tube no more than 60 to 70 percent of the width of the hole in the wood.
To close up a nail hole you only need caulk a few common household items and the willingness to use them.
But before you apply the filler drill numerous 1 8 inch diameter holes in the patch area.
Because of this you will need to wash the nail hole and the area around it.
Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking.
Squirt the caulk into the hole so it fills the area behind the siding until it sticks out just a little from the front of the hole.
Avoid smearing excess caulk all over the surrounding siding the less you get on the siding the less obvious the repair will be.
For small holes use your finger.
Use a pest resistant foam sealant for sealing exterior gaps and holes since mice can eat through some types of sealants.
The nails holding up the siding should not be caulked.
You can also cover damage with a new piece of siding.
Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler.
It is important to apply caulk to a clean area.
Or work it as smooth as possible by shaving it off with a putty knife or working it in with your fingertips.
Fill in the hole with a tinted caulk that matches your siding or opt for a paintable version.
Use around electrical outlets exterior pipes and window jambs.
Siding nails should not be caulked another item that needs room to play is siding boards themselves.
You can mend small holes such as nail holes with exterior caulk designed to stick to vinyl.
A polyurethane spray foam insulation that expands to fill larger gaps and holes.
Filling nail holes 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.
A diyer or a novice painter might attempt to achieve a cleaner look by caulking the siding nails but the nail is guaranteed to push the caulking material out within a few months.
For larger holes use a 1 inch putty knife.
Trim the tip of the tube of caulk with a utility knife or razor blade.
To avoid making holes use vinyl siding clips instead of fasteners to hang decorations.
Before filling the hole wipe the siding clean.
When you apply the compound it locks into the holes for a better bond.
