How to Repair Drywall Screw Pops

Drywall is held in place by screws (or sometimes nails), and it’s not unusual for the filler over top of these fasteners to pop upwards in an ugly way as wood framing members dry. Naturally enough, these are called dry screw pops, and this 90 second video shows the fastest and best way to repair them. Need more serious interior wall prep before painting? Check out my full wall prep course right here.

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