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How to Remove Deck Nails

How to Remove Deck Nails
Written By
Cody Sorensen
Cody Sorensen
Published: Apr 28, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. Lay the blade of a putty knife flush on the deck with the end of the blade nearest the nail head.

  2. Position a nail puller (cat's paw) so that the claw faces the nail head. Angle the nail puller down beneath the nail head. Tap the backside of the nail puller with a hammer until the shank of the nail slides in between the claws of the nail puller.

  3. Pry the nail puller back towards the handle of the putty knife to lift the nail out of the deck board.

Warnings

Failure to use the putty knife can result in denting the deck boards.

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Cody Sorensen

Cody Sorensen has been writing professionally since 2009. His online articles focus on his experience with painting, horticulture, construction, plumbing, home improvement and agriculture. Sorensen is a licensed truck driver, certified…

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