How Can I Take Out Nails On Wall?

[Anonymous]

I recently hung up some pictures on my wall in my new apartment, yet some of the nails I nailed in too high, too low, etc. and I need to remove them in order to re-nail them.

However, for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get them out of the wall.

Any solutions would be wonderful.

Thx.

[Anonymous]

Do you have a hammer? Presumably it has a claw end, yes? Hook the claw under the nail and rock the hammerhead forward until the nail comes out. Check YouTube if that doesn't make sense to you.

[Anonymous]

See above, fill with spackle, paint

[Anonymous]

Two other tips-- put a cloth between the hammer and the wall to keep from smudging or damaging your paint further. Also, use OOK hooks for pictures. They leave a much smaller hole when they come out and you can get away without re-filling them for a long time.

[Anonymous]

If there isn't space to wedge the claw under the nail head you can also try pulling straight out with a pair of pliers.

[Anonymous]

Thx for the responses.

No, my current hammer didn't have the claw at the other end which is why I didn't know what to do.

Guess my only option is the pliers. Keeping my fingers crossed that they work.

[Anonymous]

or buy a new hammer

[Anonymous]

They make hammers that don't have the claw end?

[Anonymous]

Go to HD or Lowes and ask for either a different hammer, prying tool or other nail remover. Ask for some spackle, spackle tool and sand paper for repairs. Put some spackle in the hole, smooth, wait to dry and sand. Paint over.

[Anonymous]

Get a mini crowbar. Stanley has branded theirs the "Wonder Bar" and I agree. It has come in handy for so many things around the house

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-55-045-7-1-2-Inch-Wonder/dp/B00002X1XS/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1

[Anonymous]

It's not like a new hammer would empty your bank account.

[Anonymous]

You're right PP, a new hammer isn't a dent in my pocketbook, I agree.

I just was wondering if there were any options I could do in the mean time.

Thx for the advice though.

[Anonymous]

With all the drama and amount of time, you could have ran to the store, got the supplies and fixed it by now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're right PP, a new hammer isn't a dent in my pocketbook, I agree.

I just was wondering if there were any options I could do in the mean time.

Thx for the advice though.

Maybe try a flat head screwdriver?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With all the drama and amount of time, you could have ran to the store, got the supplies and fixed it by now.

Geez guys why all the snark? op just asked for some input. why do you have to be so mean?