13 best outdoor wood fillers

Product description

Minwax 42853000 Stainable Wood Filler, 16-Ounce

From the Manufacturer

Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.

• Ideal for repairing cracks, small gouges, nail holes, knot holes and other defects in all types of unfinished indoor and outdoor wood surfaces
• Stainable Wood Filler is specially formulated to accept Minwax penetrating wood stains
• It is designed for use with oil-based and water-based wood stains
• Wood filler
• Stainable and paintable
• Interior and exterior use
• Fast drying
• Sands easily

User questions & answers

Question:	do i have to mix the entire container at once
Answer:	This fill need to be use and let dry for some time before you can stain /paint over it, and when storing it for the next time turn the container up side down so it doesn't dry out over time.
Question:	Why can't I get it out of the tube
Answer:	It will harden with age, just sitting on your shelf. Or it might have come to you from old stock. Once the tube is opened, it will dry out and harden quickly. Probably need to get a new container.
Question:	Can I drill into hardened mini wax wood filler and re-screw a hinge
Answer:	Yes, you can. When filling larger holes: you can speed up the drying process by stuffing part of the gap with a small cutoff piece of wood. Make sure to overfill the area, that way it will sand to a straight, smooth finish
Question:	What is difference or recommended use regarding wood filler and two part epoxy
Answer:	You must make your questions clearer. MinWax Wood Filler when mixed with epoxy is an excellent product.

Product features

Stainable Wood Filler

Minwax Stainable Wood Filler is ideal for repairing cracks, small gouges, nail holes, knot holes and other defects in all types of unfinished indoor and outdoor wood surfaces.

• Stainable Wood Filler is specially formulated to accept Minwax penetrating wood stains.
• It is designed for use with oil-based and water-based wood stains.

Product description

J-B Wood Restore Repair Putty Wood Filler provides a permanent repair to damaged and rotted wood. J-B Wood Filler’s professional strength formula is ideal for interior and exterior wood projects. Use to fill in small cracks or large holes. It provides a hard workable surface in 15 minutes. Will not shrink, crack or split. Can be shaped, sanded, drilled, carved, screwed and painted. Ideal for rebuilding frames, securing joints or anchoring screws.

• J B WOOD RESTORE REPAIR PUTTY WOOD FILLER: Provides a permanent repair to damaged, rotted wood. Our professional strength formula is ideal for interior and exterior wood projects.
• WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS USE: Builders, mechanics & repair pros know our products bond strong to a variety of surfaces in even the toughest environments. Choose the product pros trust for your project.
• SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: Dries quickly to a hard workable surface in 15 minutes. Will not shrink, crack or split. Can be shaped, sanded, drilled, carved, screwed and painted.
• VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE: Use this formula for door & window frames, eaves, corner boards, columns, posts, stairs, garage doors, fences, furniture, rotted wood and wood restoration projects and more.
• DO IT YOURSELF: Big or small, you can DIY it with J-B. Our heavy duty adhesives repair & restore it right the first time. JB Weld delivers the legendary performance of the World's Strongest Bond.
• Dries quickly and may be painted in one hour
• Two part mix application for wood filler and body filler

User questions & answers

Question:	Needing to fill rotted deck posts. Planned to use foam to fill deep areas and put wood putty on top. Will this erode or affect the foam at all
Answer:	I have done this before. It worked. Make sure you layer in the wood putty so each layer dries hard.
Question:	Can this be used on overhead applications? How bad does it sag
Answer:	I didn’t use it on an overhead location, however the product is basically “bondo” for wood and acts just the same. Therefore, if the temperature is warm the putty will be more liquidity and likely to sag. Conversely, at a colder temperature the product is thicker and less likely to sag. The other variable besides temperature is how soon you apply it after mixing in the hardener. If you apply it right away it is more likely to sag then if you wait a bit. However, if you wait just a bit too long it will start to harden and you won’t be able to use it at all - so the proper timing is critical.
Question:	How can I purchase more hardener? There is not enough for the whole can with the putty
Answer:	Use Bondo all purpose cream hardner
Question:	What if the hardener is missing from under the plastic cap? Mine arrived today without the hardener, and I don't see a way to contact the seller
Answer:	The tube of hardener doesn’t seem to be enough to do the whole can. I ordered an extra tube. It’s less than $10 & bigger than the original tube.

Product description

Bondo Wood Filler is a permanent, fully paintable repair material for a broad range of projects inside and outside the home. Ideal for almost any wood surface, the two-part wood filler forms a permanent bond and will not shrink. It cures fast – in as little as 15 minutes it can be easily sanded by hand or power tools. Bondo Wood Filler is suitable for staining or painting in only 25 minutes.

From the Manufacturer

Bondo Home Solutions Wood Filler rebuilds, restores and replaces rotted or damaged sections of wood on doors, windows, fences, furniture, shutters and more. This wood filler is the best choice for repairing any wooden item in or around your home. Once dried, it can be sanded, shaped, planed, drilled, routed or sawed just like wood. This durable product is formulated to accept stain and paint more naturally than most wood filler products. For rotted wood problems, use Bondo Home Solutions Rotted Wood Stabilizer before applying the wood filler.

• Make quick, durable repairs to damaged and rotted wood
• Cures fast; sandable in 15 minutes for fast same-day repairs
• Stainable and Paintable in 25 minutes.
• Bondo formula accepts paint and stain beautifully
• Durable 2-part solution provides permanent and non-shrink repairs.
• Water resistant formula is designed for interior and exterior use.
• Ideal for repairing doors, windows, fences, furniture, wood trim and more.

User questions & answers

Question:	Did you find it hard to sand/shape? I'll be filling cracks and holes in deck wood, and want to "feather" it in flush w/wood
Answer:	I have 20+ years in contract office furniture, specifically in Operations (8 years in Service) & Bondo is great for filling dents, divots, etc. I recommend using a non-flexible flat metal/plastic surface for your pallet. Work fast, it hardens quickly. Start with 120 grit & reduce to 220. We sprayed a light coat of primer to check our feathering.
Question:	Can this product be molded so as to create a 1" vertical edge as it's being applied or does it need a temporary barrier to keep it in place
Answer:	My experience working with the Bondo Wood Filler leads me to believe it requires a temporary barrier to form a 1" vertical edge. While the mixed compound is not "soupy," it is not so firm as to avoid slumping unless you were to build up the vertical edge in small (say 1/4") layers. After a few minutes the mixture does become firm enough to stand on it's own but at that point is unworkable. I hope this answer is clear and correctly addresses your question.
Question:	What ratio do you use for wood filler to hardener? I find the directions confusing
Answer:	I don't think you have to be too precise with the ratio. A little hardener goes a long way and this stuff sets up immediately. I used a hardener line about the length of a paper clip on a 4-inch dollop of the bondo filler and it worked fine.
Question:	Will it take a water-based stain
Answer:	Not an acceptable substrate for stain, however after priming may be painted over with laytex//water, acrylic/enamel, lacquer or oil based paints.

Product features

Bondo 20082, Quart Home Solutions Wood Filler

Bondo Wood Filler lets you rebuild, restore and replace rotted or damaged sections of wood on doors, windows, fences, furniture, shutters and more.

• Two-part filler bonds to wood surfaces for permanent, non-shrink repairs
• Cures fast; sandable in 15 minutes for fast same-day repairs
• Turns medium brown when mixed, helping blend with wood surfaces for consistent appearance
• Fully paintable and stainable

Product description

J-B Weld Wood Restore Premium Epoxy Putty – Repair Compound is a hand mixable epoxy putty specially formulated to repair and rebuild wood quickly and easily.  When applied it adds structural strength to areas of damaged or rotted wood.  It can be used to fill, build, reinforce or bond wood surfaces.  After mixing, it forms a polymer compound that cures to the same density as wood.  It may be used for exterior or interior applications; contains no solvents; will not rot, shrink, crack or pull away.  After 60 minutes, it can be sanded, tapped, machined, dripped, filed and painted.

• WOODRESTORE: Is a hand mixable epoxy putty specially formulated to repair and rebuild wood quickly and easily. When applied it adds structural strength to areas of damaged or rotted wood.
• WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS USE: Builders, mechanics & repair pros know our products bond strong to a variety of surfaces in even the toughest environments. Choose the product pros trust for your project.
• EASY TO USE: It can be used to fill, build, reinforce or bond wood surfaces. It contains no solvents, will not rot, shrink, crack or pull away. It can be sanded, machined, filed and painted.
• VERSATILE & DEPENDABLE: Great for rotted or damaged wood, repairs to doors, windows and furniture, exterior posts, window frames and sills, large cracks and major repairs.
• NO PROJECT TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL: We have all the products you need to get the job done right. JB Weld always delivers the legendary performance of the World's Strongest Bond.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work with Particle Board
Answer:	Should work fine on particle board. Forms a soft putty (think playdough) that can be formed to any shape. Dries rock hard, is sandable and paintable after drying.
Question:	I love this stuff, but the weather has turned cold. Can I still use it outdoors even if temperatures might drop to freezing
Answer:	The expected working temperature is 70-80 degrees. In below-freezing temperatures, it may take significantly longer to cure. But all J-B Weld epoxies will maintain its properties in temperatures down to -60° F.
Question:	About how much surface area would the 64oz package cover for lightly rotted/splintering wood
Answer:	I can't give you an exact number, but I have been using my product to repair damaged shakes on my craftman's style house which is over 1400 square feet with approx. 1/4 of the shakes needing some repair. I mix up the putty in small batches and use the plastic tool and 2 plastic putty knives to apply which give me the control and shaping time I need. Once painted, you can't tell which ones were repaired. Sorry I can't give you a more accurate amount in coverage.
Question:	Is the date on the container manufactured date or expiration date
Answer:	It is probably the manufacture date unless it says Exp. in front of the stamped date I am surmising, as I have already used the product and don’t have the containers nearby. I used 1/2 of each container on my beach house exterior utility room doors. Worked great. I saved the rest but I don’t have the containers nearby to even see if they have dried up

Product description

Minwax 21600000 High-Performance Wood Filler, 12-Ounce Can

The Miniwax high-performance wood filler comes in a 12-ounce can, and is an ideal choice for repairing, rebuilding, or restoring damaged or rotted wood. Very effective as a wood adhesive, the 2-part compound can be used to repair wooden decks, windowsills, tables, chairs, woodwork, doors, and also works great for anchoring screws or securing loose joints in furniture. Weather, water, and rot resistant, the wood filler strongly bonds to wood as well as almost any rigid surface including ceramics, concrete, metal, and fiberglass.

• This item is a Minwax High-Performance Wood Filler, 12-Ounce Can #21600
• Purpose of use for Hardware, wood-fill
• This product is manufactured in United States
• High-performance wood filler
• Hardens in 15-minutes; sandable in 30-minutes
• Will not shrink, crack, or fall out
• Can be drilled, planed, carved, and screwed into
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

User questions & answers

Question:	do i have to mix the entire container at once
Answer:	This fill need to be use and let dry for some time before you can stain /paint over it, and when storing it for the next time turn the container up side down so it doesn't dry out over time.
Question:	Why can't I get it out of the tube
Answer:	It will harden with age, just sitting on your shelf. Or it might have come to you from old stock. Once the tube is opened, it will dry out and harden quickly. Probably need to get a new container.
Question:	Can I drill into hardened mini wax wood filler and re-screw a hinge
Answer:	Yes, you can. When filling larger holes: you can speed up the drying process by stuffing part of the gap with a small cutoff piece of wood. Make sure to overfill the area, that way it will sand to a straight, smooth finish
Question:	What is difference or recommended use regarding wood filler and two part epoxy
Answer:	You must make your questions clearer. MinWax Wood Filler when mixed with epoxy is an excellent product.

Product features

High Performance Wood Filler

Minwax High Performance Wood Filler permanently repairs damaged and rotted wood. It is used to fill gouges and holes in split, damaged or rotted exterior or interior woods.

• It is weather, water, and rot resistant.
• Minwax High Performance Wood Filler is also effective as a wood adhesive where you can anchor screws and secure loose joints in furniture.
• It strongly bonds to wood as well as almost any rigid surface including ceramics, concrete, metal, and fiberglass.

Product description

DAP INC 18741 Platinum 16OZ Patch Filler

• 16-ounce Package
• Use on metal, composite, PVC, fiber cement, wood, and more
• Easy to apply, sandable, and paintable
• Exceptional weatherproofing and UV protection

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it fill a 3"x3" hole in my wood plank shed? Had to drill a hole to get out just after the wind blew the door shut
Answer:	It would likely work. However you would need install a backing board to support it while drying. I would probably keep the backing board in permanently. I used it for filling in large gaps in a rotten window sill and it is performing great.
Question:	Is it stainable
Answer:	Hello, Yes; To test, I applied some of the platinum patch to a small canvas, allowed it to dry, (did not sand) then applied some black Gel Stain to the canvas, and it took really well. Good luck with your project!
Question:	Will it work to patch a chip/gouge on PVC trim
Answer:	I haven't done that personally, but I think that's exactly what this product for. It is essentially sandable filler for PVC (and other materials).
Question:	Does anyone know how to prevent the unused portion in the plastic can from drying up before I have a chance to use it
Answer:	Scrape all material off the container wall, then put a piece of Saran Wrap over the rest of the unused portion. Not on the top of the can, push it right on the material inside the container then put the cover back on. Works great!

Product description

FAMOWOOD Water-Based Wood Filler - Environmentally safe and sound Famowood offers a water-based wood filler which meets the growing demands for a product that has little or no impact on the environment, yet maintains the qualities of our time tested solvent based products. Can be stained, sawed, drilled, sanded, planed, painted, and nailed like real wood. Fills holes and cracks quickly, dries in 15 minutes with no noticeable shrinkage, cracking, or crumbling. Indoor or outdoor use. Nontoxic with no solvent fumes. Soap and water clean up. - Color: Natural, Size: 24 Oz., Pkg Qty: 1, Package Type: Can WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust particles and respirable crystalline silica which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. -

• Dries in 15 minutes
• Won't crack or shrink, solvent free – low odor and easy water cleanup
• Can be sanded, drilled or planed
• Stainable and paintable
• Interior/exterior use
• Solvent free, professional quality wood filler
• Takes stains and paints like real wood

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this product help minimize the grain on oak cabinets before priming and painting
Answer:	Yes. But why paint over oak cabinets and hide the grain?
Question:	Is this putty easily sandable? Not harder than the wood itself (maple, in my situation
Answer:	Yes it is easy to sand. I have used a lot of wood-fillers over the years, but Famowood is by far the best.
Question:	I need to fill deep gouges in particleboard flooring under carpet. Is something better or cheaper when color and stainability aren't issues
Answer:	Its a great product. I have used both the Famowood and Durhams Rock Hard water putty to fill in blemishes, cracks and large knot holes in plywood subflooring. Both worked very well with negligible shrinkage. A little sanding and a second application was required on large repair work. Both should work equally well on particle board. So far I have had no blemishes show through the finished VTC Vinyl flooring. As for pricing I would check local pricing and compare the cost with Amazon. Probably shipping charges will dictate your final choice.Regards,W. Les Clarke
Question:	Am I the only one that is struggling to open the vapor lock seal lid? Certainly I am doing something wrong
Answer:	Yes, had a hard time opening the lid myself. I tried just about everything I had on my workbench to try and pry open lid. I ended up using pliers to pry open the lid but it didn't look the same when I was done with it. Good product poor lid design

Product description

Elmer's E892 Stainable Wood Filler 32 oz

From the Manufacturer

Now the outside is as strong as the inside. From floorboards to sideboards, Elmer's E892 Stainable Wood Filler is easy to identify by usage, application and color. 1-Quart.

• Contains real wood fibers for superior sanding, staining and painting
• Resists shrinking and cracking
• Firmly holds screws and nails
• Solvent free
• Elmer's: The Glue with the Orange Cap

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this product be used outside
Answer:	It's rated for both interior and exterior use. I recently built a cover for my pool motor and used this to fill many holes and seams where the 2x4's came together (i.e. I did not want any places where water could pool or collect). I used pocket holes to join the 2x4's with paintable plugs and filled in the plugs as well. I applied several coats of aerosol primer, then color coat and lastly an oil-based aerosol spar polyurethane for added protection. I have a similar (smaller) project that has been exposed to the elements for over a year and it looks great (no rot or breakdown)
Question:	Can I put polyurethane over it
Answer:	Yes you can after staining it will help make it look more real sanding lite in between coats of polyurethane
Question:	Is the tip a small point or more like a toothpast tube? I need to fill holes on small round details and need a small tip dispenser
Answer:	It has a tapered tip you can cut to the desired size, similar to a tube of caulk.
Question:	can it be drilled/ anchored once it dries
Answer:	yes does very good

Product description

Elmer's E891 Carpenter's Stainable Interior-Exterior Wood Filler 16 FL OZ (472ml) For Superior Staining, Sanding + Painting; 12-24 Hours Dry Time; Can Be Used With High Speed Sandres Elmer's Stainable Wood Filler is a patent-pending formula that is ideal for repairing holes, dents, scratches, and defects on wood, wallboard, molding, or painted surfaces. It contains wood fibers that make this premium wood filler easy to sand and eliminate shrinkage. Key Features For Superior Staining, Sanding + Painting Can Be Used With High Speed Sandres Firmly Holds Screws + Nails Resists Shrinking + Cracking Easy Water Clean-Up Solvent Free 12-24 Hours Dry Time Indoor/Outdoor Stainable, Paintable

From the Manufacturer

Now the outside is as strong as the inside. From floorboards to sideboards, Elmer's wood fillers are easy to identify by usage, application and color.

• For interior and exterior use
• Resists shrinking and cracking
• Contains real wood fibers for superior sanding, staining, and painting
• Solvent free
• Elmer's: The Glue with the Orange Cap
• Contains real wood fibers for superior sanding, staining and painting
• Can be used with high speed sanders

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone have success filling chips on hard wood floors and success staining this stuff
Answer:	I've done it successfully several times. I've had to mix a little wood glue with the filler each time and make more than one application since there is shrinkage as the mixture drys. Then I've roughed it up a bit with fine sandpaper and applied stain or varnish stain. Takes some care and practice.
Question:	Why isn't the color of the filler marked on the package??? Very not friendly!!! Color is everything with filler
Answer:	It's a WOOD filler. You paint or stain afterward.
Question:	Could it be used to fill in shower grout lines and Rust-Oleum used to refinish without grout lines
Answer:	We do not recommend using this product to fill in shower grout lines. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Question:	Is this product dry powder or premixed
Answer:	Hello, this was premixed and not just dry powder. As a "do it yourself senior of 87 (!)", I found it really excellent for what I needed for 2 medium sized jobs. It filled the holes and dried nicely. I bought it originally on a recommendation of a local timber yard and then bought another box from Amazon. If you do not use it all at once I found it useful to push it down off the sides of the box, and cover it with a bit of plastic very loosely on the top of the mixture, hardly touching. June.

Product description

ELMER'S PRODUCT P9892 Probond Woodfiller

• This Product Is A Qt Probond Woodfiller
• Purpose Of Use For Glue, Wood-Fill
• Manufactured In China
• Brand Name: Elmer'S

User questions & answers

Question:	Do i have to mix this with a hardener
Answer:	No, mine came already hardened because the containers were broken open when they arrived and the contents had already hardened. Shipper gave me a refund.
Question:	What size container is this
Answer:	well it comes in at least 2 sizes that I know this particular one is 32 oz (like it says on the cover) good stuff.
Question:	what color is this
Answer:	When dry it was a tan color if I remember correctly. It worked great in repairing some damaged ornamental trim that had some decay spots. Cleaned wood of loose debris used Minwax wood hardener and when that had dried I filled and shaped with the Probond filler. Let it dry and painted with a exterior paint primer in one. It has taken on salt beach air , crazy hot humid summers and several blizzards and still holding up great. Saved me 100's in having to have new trim made. Very happy with Probound.
Question:	Can this be used to fill a 2” deep rot hole in a window sill
Answer:	The better product is the two part severe wood damage epoxy by Elmer’s. It is very stiff and hard to mix but that is two deep for the Elmer’s wood filler. Make sure to get all the wet rotted & loose wood out with a drill and probably a wood chisel. Mix the Elmer’s epoxy and cram as much in the hole as u can. It dries in 24 hrs then use a chisel and sand paper to remove the protruding parts of filler. Then go back and use the Elmer’s wood filler u asked about to smoothe the surface (make sure it’s the interior/exterior) smooth with sand paper and paint. “GOOD AS NEW”. I’ve used this several times on different windows. Amazon carries the wood epoxy too.

Product description

FamoWood 40042126 Latex Wood Filler - 1/4 Pint, Natural

• Dries in 15 minutes
• Won't crack or shrink, solvent free – low odor and easy water cleanup
• Can be sanded, drilled or planed
• Stainable and paintable
• Interior/exterior use
• Solvent free, professional quality wood filler
• Takes stains and paints like real wood

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you screw into this when dry
Answer:	Not sure. We only used it as a Filler.
Question:	Has anyone tried this on a laminate floor
Answer:	I have never used it on laminate flooring but would not recommend it for that application. It is great for filling holes, etc. where there is no movement or flexion as it does tend to develop cracks.
Question:	Is this product oil base
Answer:	No, this is not oil based, so less odor and easy clean up. It does dry to a rock-hard finish and sands nicely for a smooth finish
Question:	I burnt my cabinet, then over sanded would this hide/level the dip? About 3” wide 1/8” deep plan to paint white
Answer:	Yes it will. However simple auto bonds would work slightly better, it will sand out easier. Since your painting it, that is what made bonds is made for.

Product description

PC-Woody is an epoxy paste formulated to replace missing and rotted wood. It has structural strength greater than most wood. PC- Woody is a permanent wood repair for interior and exterior applications. This epoxy is made from real wood and has many characteristics of wood. PC-Woody formulation provides extended working time, for large and critical jobs, which allows the user time to reposition work or make changes. High "wet grab" or tack of PC-Woody makes overhead and sidewall work easy without drip or sag. PC- Woody demonstrates excellent resistance to all weather elements, mildew dry rot, UV light, fresh and salt water, and also chemicals present in pressure-treated wood. After cure paint, stain, drill, machine, sand, file, tap, or saw. Repair log homes, furniture, window and door sills and much more. Color (component a): Off white. Color (component b): Light brown. Color (mixed): Pine or tan. Work time (70 degree F): 30-40 Minutes. Tack free cure time: 90 Minutes. Cure for service: 24 Hours. Maximum cure: 7 Day. Gardner impact resistance: 100 In/lb. Elongation: 5-7 percent. Conduction (electric): Non conductive. Thermal shock: Excellent. Toxicity: Non toxic once cured. Heat range: -20 To 200 degree F. Tensile shear strength: 850 psi. Compressive yield: 2340 psi. Flexural strength: 1280 psi. Water absorption: 0.44 percent. Weight (specific gravity): 0.72 g/cm cube, 0.42 oz/in cube. Hardness shored: 50-55 (1wk). Heat deflection: 120 degree F.

From the Manufacturer

PC-Products, celebrating 60 years of “Fixing Your Things”, with quality, reliable repair products. Repair solutions for just about anything that needs repair or what you can manage to break. From Concrete to Wood restoration and heavy duty permanent repairs, we have you covered.Yeah; We can fix that!

• Two-part epoxy paste to replace missing or rotted wood is resistant to mildew, dry rot, UV light, and fresh and salt water
• Can be used in indoor and outdoor applications, with an application temperature range of 35 to 115 degrees F and a service temperature range of -20 to +200 degrees F
• High tack helps reduce drips and sags while hardening. PC-Woody part B must be mixed with PC-Woody part A in equal volumes. The PC-Woody part B will not cure by itself and must be removed and mixed properly. It is not recommended to mix PC-Woody in teaspoon size increments or smaller, simply because of the likelihood of an ‘off-ratio’ mix
• Provides work time of 30 to 40 minutes (at 70 degrees F) to allow for adjustments
• Can be painted, stained, and machined after fully cured
• High "wet grab" or tack of PC-Woody makes overhead and sidewall work easy without drip or sag
• Excellent resistance to all weather elements, mildew dry rot, UV light, fresh and salt water, and chemicals present in pressure-treated wood
• Note: PC-Woody will not bond to wax paper, Teflon, Polyethylene and some other plastics. Test a small area when in doubt

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this product ok to use on my porch floor where it gets lots of traffic
Answer:	If the rotted-out section is properly prepared (say, by removing all damaged wood and applying a couple of coats of wood petrifier to soak the adjacent area), then yes, the epoxy paste will be equally as strong as wood and should withstand traffic. Just filling in the rot hole without treating the edges where it binds will eventually result in the "plug" separating. Be sure to paint or eurathane, etc. the finished, sanded repair.
Question:	Is it possible to buy this product in white as the wood items I need to repair will be painted white afterwards
Answer:	It cures to a very light tan. When painting give the product a very light first coat of paint and then a 2nd after that dries.
Question:	the bottom of my sash is rotted, so how do I keep the epoxy in the hole
Answer:	Tape over the bottom if you have access to the bottom, but if not try plugging the bottom of the hole with putty or glazing compound
Question:	If I am using this to fill wood gaps in wood that is not rotted should I still use wood hardener first? How likely is this epoxy to come loose
Answer:	The petrifier can be used to harden rotted wood. You can also remove a lot of the rotted wood if that is possible given the project parameters. If you are filling a large void it is good idea to use some screws to act as rebar for the putty. You install the screws below the surface of the repair and make sure to drive them into good material. Then spread the putty into the hold around the screws when dry the putty will have wrapped around the screws almost like you "screwed" the putty to the surface. Make sure the screws are below the finished surface will allow the putty to hide the screws.

Product description

Bondo All-Purpose Putty is a professional strength, versatile filler for repairing interior and exterior surfaces around the home. This fast curing two-part filler allows you to make high-quality, long-lasting repairs to metal, masonry, concrete, wood, drywall and more. The non-shrinking filler features a thicker formulation that makes it ideal for repairing vertical surfaces.

From the Manufacturer

Bondo Home Solutions All Purpose Putty has been the choice of homeowners and professional contractors for years. It quickly and easily fills, patches, seals, and repairs almost anything in and around the home or business. Use on driveways, walls, damaged chimneys, gutters, knotholes, damaged tiles, shingles, fencing, windowsills, doors and more!

• Two-part filler bonds to broad range of surfaces for permanent, non-shrink repairs
• Cures fast; sandable in 15 minutes for fast same-day repairs
• Light gray when mixed, helping blend with surfaces for consistent appearance
• Fully paintable and stainable
• The performance of the Bondo brand
• White Bondo Cream Hardener included

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this be good for filling a gap between shower tiles and the plastic base in my shower? Is it waterproof
Answer:	Bondo is waterproof. It is a two part product that you mix together and the working time is about 10 minutes. You need to mix small batches. It will bond to your shower and the shower tiles. After it dries it can be sanded and shaped. If the gap is small I would recommend grouting and caulking with a good silicone caulk. If the gap is large, just remember that you must use small batches and use a number of batches to work around the shower base. Mask off the tile and base. You will need to sand the bond with 40 to 80 grit sandpaper and finish with 100 grit sandpaper. If you get the Bondo on the tile or base it best to quickly remove it with acetone. If it dries on the base or tile you will need to sand it off. Bondo works great, but due to the drying time it is difficult to work with, and you must take your time.
Question:	Is this the best choice to repair window frames where a frantic squirrel chewed along the bottom part of the frames & I need to build them back up
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Would it make sense to use this to seal seams in crown molding? It should not shrink and should be paintable
Answer:	Sealing seam is possible but it would be a lot of work. I’ve installed a lot of crown molding and found that a good paintable caulk is fast and works great. Using Bondo you would have to sand each seam and Bondo dries quickly and is very hard.
Question:	Need to repair rotted wood out of doors (fascia) & to fill nail holes on aluminum siding. What is better this or 3M Bondo Home Solutions Wood Filler
Answer:	repair of the rotted wood is best first treated with one of two types of rot repair liquids. first is an liquid expoxy and the second is a water based solution that rehardens the wood. Both are available on Amazon at a good price.the water based system is much easier to apply and to clean up. the expoxy is stronger and better at treating really badly rotted wood. after treating the wood, then the bondo can be used to fill any defects and the nail holes in the siding. note there are two different bondo products, one for just wood and the second for all purpose. both work well for filling holes. it is important to understand that the wood rot needs to be "hardened" before filling the defects or the bondo will not stick to the wood. good luck!

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Bondo All-Purpose Putty

Bondo All-Purpose Putty is a professional strength, versatile filler for repairing interior and exterior surfaces around the home. This fast curing two-part filler allows you to make high-quality, long-lasting repairs to metal, masonry, concrete, painted wood, plastic, drywall and more. The non-shrinking filler features a thicker formulation that makes it ideal for repairing vertical surfaces.

Non-Shrinking. Water Resistant. Permanent.

Carrying the brand – and the performance – of the famous auto body filler, Bondo All-Purpose Putty is formulated for a tremendous range of auto and home repairs requiring a permanent, fast-curing, limited-drip formula. This two-part putty mixes easily and cures fast – it forms a sandable surface in as little as 15 minutes, and can be painted in just 45 minutes. You can make repairs the same day you start. The putty turns light gray in color once cured, helping it blend consistently into the existing surface. This all-purpose filler is great for filling small holes or scratches, but it is also very strong for rebuilding rotted or missing pieces of the original surface. Bondo All-Purpose Putty is formulated slightly thicker than some other fillers, making it easier to apply to vertical surfaces such as door jambs or walls where dripping and running are concerns.