Scrape off flaking paint and debris from the damaged area using a paint scraper.
Patching a hole in hardboard siding.
Slightly overlap the putty onto the surrounding hardboard by 1.
How to repair hardboard siding.
If water seeps into joints between hardboard panels or penetrates through small holes it will cause the panels to deteriorate.
Step 4 paint the siding.
On the 2nd pass texture it a bit to match the siding.
Score the cut line with the utility knife guided by a square.
Step 3 sand the area.
Line up the ends and using the old piece as a guide mark the new clapboard with a utility knife.
Scoring prevents the wood from chipping when you cut it.
Immediately fill holes with a flexible all purpose filler such as pre mixed bridging and patching compound following label directions.
Step 2 apply filler compound.
Clean the hardboard with a stiff bristle brush.
If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to.
Prime paint it r.
Sand the area smooth and then paint it to match the rest of the siding.
Scrub the brush around the hole to dislodge dirt and debris.
The siding panels nearest to the.
Scrub the surface of the rot or damage with a wire brush to.
Place a full length piece of the damaged siding on the face of the replacement.
Step 1 check the siding panels and clean the holes.
Check the siding panel for molds holes or any damage.
How to repair masonite siding with putty step 1.
Level the wood.
Pack wood putty into the hole using a trowel.