Painting - spackle or caulk nail holes for painting?

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robert smith
10-11-02, 05:00 AM
Hi

Any suggestions on the best way to fill nail holes for inside trim before painting.

The only thing is: I primed and applied the finish coat already and then nailed up the trim. So, I have trim with the finish coat and new nail holes.

So, I am asking for the best product to fill the holes as well as what to do after I apply the product: Sand, Prime and Paint again?

Thanks

twelvepole
10-11-02, 07:13 PM
I have had success using flexible spackle. Apply with finger. Wipe away excess with damp cloth, taking care not to remove filler. Then paint. Nail holes are typically filled before painting.
MotoBill
10-15-02, 07:38 AM
I have used both and I prefer caulk, but that may be just me :)

robert smith
10-15-02, 08:39 AM
thanks. i already applied painters caulk but there is a slight dimple. can i go over it with spackle to fill it in?
MotoBill
10-15-02, 08:57 AM
I don't see any reason why you couldn't. . .

I had a couple of dimples in some of my trim, however I found that it was from applying too much pressure when I was smoothing it out. I just added more calk and touched it up.