Rust Stain Nail Heads

Brownish-red stains that appear on surfaces, also known as Rust Stain Nail Heads, are a common rust problem, especially in wooden house construction or when nails are used as components and the workers do not finish the job properly, leading to subsequent issues.

Causes of Rust from Nail Heads

Rust from nail heads results from using ungalvanized steel nails that are not driven deep into the wall and not sealing the nail heads with filler. Therefore, when the nails come into contact with various weather conditions such as water or moisture, rust can develop.

Solutions for Rust from Nail Heads

• Wash off rust stains and remove sticky residues with a rust stain remover.
• Sand the nail heads and use Beger Rust Guard Primer or Red Oxide Primer to inhibit rust formation.
• Nail the heads as deep into the surface as possible to prevent exposure to air.
• Repair the gaps with Beger Wood Filler, then sand the surface and clean it thoroughly.
• Apply a coat of Beger Wood Sealer B-2000 or BegerShield Supergloss Enamel Universal Undercoat White Primer B-966 to the entire surface.
• Topcoat with BegerShield Diamond Supergloss Enamel for 2 coats, or use a glossy 2in1 steel coating like BegerShield Griptech 2in1 Oil Formula or BegerShield Griptech 2in1 Rustproof Thinner-Free Formula for 1-2 coats.