Repairing Nail Holes After Tenant Move-Out
A common cosmetic issue faced by landlords at tenant move out is nail holes in the walls. It could be picture frames, wall art, shelves, or even TV’s mounted to the wall. All of those tiny blemishes can add up - leaving a wall that doesn’t look good anymore.
We regularly help landlords patch and refresh walls to get units rent-ready.
Here are some tips on how to best fill those nail holes if you’re doing it on your own:
Patching Nail Holes
Start with a clean surface: wipe down the area if needed
Use the right filler: Drydex works great - it is a quality spackle, and doesn’t require primer before paint is applied
Sand: After the filler has dried, sand it smooth with the wall
Paint: When repainting, try to either paint the minimum needed to cover the hole, or if many holes are being filled, considering painting the whole wall. Painting the whole wall ensures the paint matches perfectly, and can achieve better results if lots of holes need addressed
Holes Too Large to Spackle
If the holes left by the tenant are larger than about the size of a quarter, then spackle will no longer do the trick. It’s time for a different approach and would require a drywall patch.
Need Holes Patched Between Tenants?
Epic Home Repairs is here to help with your nail hole and general drywall repair needs. As a local handyman in Gilbert, AZ, we help landlord get properties rent-ready - Send us a message or call at 480-480-3742 and we’ll get the process started today!
