Removing old nails from wood

Question

What's the best method and tool for removing old nails from wooden floorboards?

Leigh · Answer

Knock them back through with a hammer and then use the claw and lever them out

Aaron · Answer

I find the best method a crowbar but always put a bit of timber 2*1 under the pressure to prevent damage to the board

Ross · Answer

a nail bar would be useful and a hammer also maybe a set of pliers

Gavin · Answer

I use a nail bar & a hammer, so I can hit the back off the nail bar too get any sunk in nail heads..

Pete · Answer

Hello A hammer and a nail bar would be the best way

Jason · Answer

If you are re using the board s the pincers and pull them out from the over side , if not use a claw hammer

Kelvin · Answer

Use a hammer to hammer the nails out and then use the claw end of the hammer to pull rhe nails out or pry bar to de-nail.

Michael · Answer

I use the Milwaukee nail puller pry bar, it’s not too expensive think it’s roughly like £20 it’s really good tool to have

Marc · Answer

A basic claw hammer would do the job, grip the nail in the claw and price it out; if your struggling I can help if your local to Manchester  cheers

Simon · Answer

Claw hammer is an easy way to remove or nail puller to extract, those extra care if being reused !

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