13 best paintable wood fillers

Product description

Use it to fix holes, dents, scratches, gouges and any other defects on interior wood surfaces. Wood filler dries natural after going on pink. When the change occurs, that means your wood is ready to paint, stain or sand. After the wood filler dries to a natural color, easily stain or paint your wood to make it look just like new. 16 Oz Color: Natural Dries natural after going on pink Color changes to indicate when ready to paint, stain or sand Appeals to light do it yourselfers Non-toxic patented formula Resist shrinking and cracking Stainable, paintable and sandable Easy water cleanup Solvent-free.

From the Manufacturer

Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change Wood Filler for interior use is ideal for repairing holes, dents, scratches, gouges and defects on any wood, wallboard, molding or painted surface. It goes on purple and dries natural when it is ready to sand, stain or paint without shrinking or cracking. It has a similar taber abrasion to Elmer's Interior Carpenter's Wood Filler. This patented Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change is made in the USA to appeal to most home DIYers. When it's time for a specific fix, Elmer's application-focused adhesives make it easy to find exactly the right Elmer's for the job!

• Goes on purple and dries natural to blend in with wood
• Sandable, stainable, and paintable
• For interior use only
• Easy to clean up with water
• Elmer's: The Glue with the Orange Cap
• Patented formula goes on purple and dries natural when ready to sand, stain or paint
• Stainable, paintable and sand able

User questions & answers

Question:	Did anyone try to stain this with color? Does it blend
Answer:	It sometimes has a terrible reaction to some chemicals and stays pink. There's no guarantee with this unfortunately.
Question:	can dye or colorant be mixed in before application
Answer:	It is pink before it dries, so don't see how you could pre mix the dye
Question:	I need to repair a pine table, but will only be sanding and waxing it -- will the white show? Is this only for use on something to be stained or paint
Answer:	The white will show...I don't recommend it for what you need. Good luck!
Question:	I bought a container about two years ago, and its a little stiff. can it be thined out to make it softer. what can i thin it with. thank you
Answer:	Thank you for contacting Elmer's. You could add a little water to thin out the product. We would be unable to determine how well the product will work because the product does have a 2 year shelf life.Thanks, Newell Brands Office Products

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About Us

Elmer's Products Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

By continuing to develop innovative new products, Elmer's has become the trusted brand when it comes to fueling creativity and providing outstanding product performance in the classroom, at home, in the workshop and at the craft table. Elmer's inspires people to create, build and learn for life.

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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.

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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

E868 Features: -Paintable and sandable wood filler. -Resists shrinking and cracking. -Easy water clean-up. -Solvent free. Name: -Spackling. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -1.53 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -6.9 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -2.5 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -0.33 Pounds. For more than 65 years, Elmer's Products, Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

From the Manufacturer

From filling nail holes in molding strips to filling gaps in hardwood floors, Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler tubes make the task quick and easy. Carpenter’s Wood Fillers are sandable and paintable - and they come in six convenient colors. For interior use only.

• Paintable and sandable
• Sands easily to a smooth finish
• Resists shrinking and cracking
• Easy water clean-up
• This is an aftermarket of generic part
• Paintable and sandable
• Sands easily to a smooth finish

User questions & answers

Question:	Could this be used to fill a crack in a table. It's the whole length of the table and wide enough for water to spill to the ground through it
Answer:	I would use a good wood putty that is not porous in place of this.
Question:	would this fix nail holes that are striped where hidges hold door? does it dry hard
Answer:	Yes, if you do it right. Any good wood glue or wood filler can be put in a stripped wood screw hole, and the screw pushed into the wet filler, but be careful -- once the filler sets up, you won't be able to tighten or remove the screw. Add a toothpick or 2 if the hole is really loose, just so the screw will stay in place while drying.
Question:	Can this be used on top of chalk paint
Answer:	This product is used to repair interior wood holes and gouges. Loose paint and wood chunks should be removed before application.
Question:	Can it be used to fill cracks or holes in the fresh wood stump
Answer:	This wood filler is designed for filling holes and gouges in wood. Note that it is non-structural, so it should not be subject to critical stress.

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Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler

From filling nail holes in molding strips to filling gouges in hardwood floors, Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler tubes make the task quick and easy.

• Dry Time: 12-24 Hours
• Indoor
• Paintable

About us

For more than 65 years, Elmer's Products, Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

By continuing to develop innovative new products, Elmer's has become the trusted brand when it comes to fueling creativity and providing outstanding product performance in the classroom, at home, in the workshop and at the craft table. At Elmer's, we inspire people to create, build and learn for life.

Product description

E855 Features: -Wood filler. -Paintable and sandable. -Resists shrinking and cracking. -Easy water clean-up. Name: -Spackling. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -1.53 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -6.9 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -2.5 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -0.36 Pounds. For more than 65 years, Elmer's Products, Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

From the Manufacturer

From filling nail holes in molding strips to filling gaps in hardwood floors, Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler tubes make the task quick and easy. Carpenter’s Wood Fillers are sandable and paintable - and they come in six convenient colors. For interior use only.

• Paintable and sandable
• Sands easily to a smooth finish
• Resists shrinking and cracking
• Easy water clean-up
• This is an aftermarket of generic part
• Paintable and sandable
• Sands easily to a smooth finish

User questions & answers

Question:	What does "This is an aftermarket of generic part" mean? Is this fake
Answer:	The product I received wasn't "fake". It works just fine. It's wood filler. You can buy the exact same product in the hardware store, same packaging and everything.
Question:	Would this protect against carpenter bees
Answer:	This is intended mostly for filling small holes, so if it is the wood they are after, you would not be covering enough to protect it from them.
Question:	Cover over nail head metal
Answer:	Yes this will cover that for nail heads as well
Question:	Could I use this to fill in a screw hole that is too big and rescrew in that area
Answer:	Yes, it dries to a hard consistency. I believe that would work.You can also put some pieces of toothpick in with the screw, as you drill it in, to hold it in place.

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Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler

From filling nail holes in molding strips to filling gouges in hardwood floors, Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler tubes make the task quick and easy.

• Dry Time: 12-24 Hours
• Indoor
• Paintable

About us

For more than 65 years, Elmer's Products, Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

By continuing to develop innovative new products, Elmer's has become the trusted brand when it comes to fueling creativity and providing outstanding product performance in the classroom, at home, in the workshop and at the craft table. At Elmer's, we inspire people to create, build and learn for life.

• ⚒️ HIGH QUALITY & MONEY SAVING: Save time and money with this wood filler that does not shrink, sink, or crack, and has excellent adhesion. Only need to apply once, and it flawlessly accepts any finish or stain! In fact, this product can be mixed with any pigment, tint, stain or dye.
• ⚒️ DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL WOODWORKERS: This is the most innovative, easy-to-use, water-based wood filler in the WORLD. Designed for professional woodworkers but perfect for your everyday DIYer, too.
• ⚒️ HARDY & CONSISTENT: As any woodworker will tell you, they throw hardened wood filler out all the time. But Goodfilla offers an unlimited shelf life since it reconstitutes with water and is freeze-thaw stable.
• ⚒️ MADE FOR EVERY HANDY-PERSON & WOODWORKER: Whether you have furniture to repair, a floor to finish, a craft to complete or an insturment to design, this is YOUR product. Sand, stain, tint, prime, fill and seal every knot on your to-do list. Goodfilla is so easy to sand you'll be amazed by how much time you save. BONUS: It's a green product; Zero VOC, zero waste and non-toxic.
• ⚒️ USA MADE & 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Your experience with this product is our number one priority. If your Goodfilla wood filler doesn't do everything you need it to do with ease, we'll refund your money up to 365 days with no questions asked!

User questions & answers

Question:	If you can reconstitute this product with water, then doesn't that mean the repair applied to your job cannot be cleaned with water
Answer:	If you repair, stain/paint and seal the wood, as a *good* repair SHOULD be done, then there should be no problem. If the product in the jar is a bit dry and one adds water to reconstitute, it’s not the same as if one has filled gouges or cracks... let the product dry and cure... THEN cleaned with water. Fillers are a different creature once they cure; especially if painted/stained/sealed. There’s a big difference between the two circumstances.
Question:	Can you use this to fill in permanent gaps between my old school farm house wood boards on floor
Answer:	It's a putty for small projects like fixing a chip, or grain filling the surface of wood before a finish. It's not a building material. has no structural properties.
Question:	Does this dry hard and is it sandable
Answer:	Yes, and yes. It dries very hard and is easily sanded.
Question:	what material are these made from
Answer:	It's made from calcium carbonate and assorted binders.

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WOOD FILLER--HEAVY BODY PASTE

GoodFilla's water-based wood filler can also be used as a grain filler, primer, knot filler, and much more!

Use GoodFilla to smooth out deep groves in hardwood floors, window sills, scratched doors, tables, furniture, and on any wood surface that needs attention. Easy to work and high-quality results every time.

Easily fix scratches/divots on hard wood floors!

If you have any marks, holes, scratches, or divots in your hardwood floor, use GoodFilla for a quick and easy fix. Match the color of the GoodFilla to the color of your floors. Apply to floor, let dry, and lightly sand or smooth with damp cloth. Seal with a clear coat and you're done!

WOOD FILLER--TROWEL-READY

Our proprietary water-based trowel-ready wood filler is EASY-TO-SPREAD and eliminates the common problem of the water getting sucked out very quickly. GoodFilla's formulation allows a longer open time and holds on to the water longer.

Perfect for grain-filling floors, guitars, and more!

Gork's Trowel-Ready wood filler is ideal for covering large areas with a squeegee/trowel, such as hardwood floors, but is equally suited for more intricate jobs like finishing instruments, models, and other fine woodworking projects.

Filla-in-a-Bag--Powdered Wood Filler

This innovative product appeals to woodworkers, makers, and artists since it seamlessly dovetails with all water-based products, plus lacquer.

Get exactly what you want every time: Mix the perfect amount for your project, to your ideal viscosity, with no waste.

Great for exterior use.

For exterior use, mix GoodFilla Filla-In-A-Bag with commonly available water-based weatherproof glue or finish. The result is a very durable water resistent wood filler with excellent adhesion.

Fix chipped walls easily and quickly!

Mix Filla-in-a-Bag with paint to fill in scratches, chips, or divots on your walls.

Easy cabinet makeover with Filla-in-a-Bag!

Simply mix your desired paint color with our Filla-in-a Bag Powdered Wood & Grain Filler to achieve amazing results, while saving time and money! See our video on how to "Upcycle Old Cabinets" on this page for more detailed instructions.

TRANSFORM YOUR ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH A QUICK AND EASY CABINET UPDATE!

CAN BE USED ON ANY WOODEN SURFACE, SO GET CREATIVE!

FAQs

Q: Do I need to match the filler to the color of the wood if I plan to stain the wood?

A: GoodFilla is designed to accept stain similarly to wood. However, the stain needs to be darker than the filler. If you are using a light stain, match the filler to the color of the wood.

Q: How do I make a custom color with the base/neutral?

A: A liquid or powdered universal tint or dye is ideal. You can also use paints, food dyes, or stains to tint the filler to your desired color. Results will vary depending on the pigment load. Always test by applying the final finish over the dried filler.

Q: Can you use the filler outside?

A: Yes. Mix with a water-based weather-proof glue. For extra protection, be sure the area is coated/sealed with a clear coat.

Q: Can I mix wood flour into the filler?

A: Yes. Test the results and color by applying finish to the dry, sanded filler.

Product description

Plastic Wood, 6 OZ, White, Latex Based Wood Filler, For Cracks, Gouges, Holes and Other Surface Defects On Furniture, Woodwork, Molding, Cabinets, Paneling, Plywood, Windows, Doors and Even Painted Surfaces, Easy To Use, Low In Odor, and Cleans Up With Water, Looks and Acts Like Real Wood.

• A high-performance, solvent-based wood Filler that hardens to give a repair that is 3X stronger than the wood itself (compared to White Pine)
• This professional-grade, heavy duty wood Filler contains real wood fibers so it looks and acts like real wood
• It can be sanded, cut, drilled, screwed, planed, stained, varnished, painted, or Lacquered
• It provides strong nail and screw anchoring without splitting
• DAP plastic wood professional wood Filler dries fast and hard, and is shrink and crack resistant

User questions & answers

Question:	Which sandpaper grit should I use to smooth it out
Answer:	I used this to fill in holes caused by woodpeckers. I believe last summer I used a medium fine grit. Doesn't take much to smooth it out.
Question:	Why is mine so watery
Answer:	Did u "work" the tube (with lid on work up & down because sometimes it separates a little from sitting). If that doesn't work then return it for new 1. Should be kind of a thick toothpaste consistency.
Question:	Can this be used under acrylic paints
Answer:	I use latex paint over so why not acrylic too
Question:	I am looking to fix the door hinges of a ikea pax wardrobe with a stripped the screw hole. doors are heavy and can i apply this and screw it after
Answer:	Use glue and a wooden matchstick. Put wood glue in the stripped hole. Insert the matchstick and let dry. Cut the matchstick flush with the surface and drill a new hole. Larger holes use multiple matchsticks or slivers of wood

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.

• DESIGNED WITH EVERYONE IN MIND: From the DIYer to the contractor this is the perfect product to fill the grain and seal the pores of wood before painting to get a smooth finish on oak, ash, mahogany, walnut and other porus woods. A favorite product for cabinet and vanity refinishing, millwork, and furniture refinishing. For that glass smooth finish, start and finish all your wood projects with Aqua Coat.
• WATERBORNE AND ECO- FRIENDLY: Our entire line of products are low VOC, Non-Flammable, Non-combustible, Low Odor, Fast Drying, Easy to Apply, Easy Sanding, excellent adhesion, Water Clean Up, Environmentally Friendly. This makes it the healthier option for your employees and your family. Achieve that beautiful glass smooth finish while keeping the environment and your health in mind.
• VERSATILE AND COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS: Filling your wood grain before you paint or lacquer not only creates that beautiful smooth finish you are looking to achieve it will also seal the pores and help minimize absorption of your top coat, this leads to less coats of paint or lacquer needed saving you time and money. Our grain fillers are compatible with oil-based and water based primers, lacquers and paints. Aqua Coat White Grain Filler can be mixed with any water soluble pigments/dyes.
• EASY TO USE- Work the White Cabinet Grain Filler generously into open wood grain and pores against the grain with a small squeegee, bond blade, old credit card, or fingers with a glove. Scrape off excess with a squeegee, bondo blade, or an old credit card with the grain. Let dry 45-60 minutes. VERY lightly sand with a 320 or higher grit sandpaper or a fine scotchbrite sanding pad immediately before your next application of grain filler or your first coat of primer and paint.
• LONG LASTING- A little goes a long way. You can use 1 quart to do 2 coats on a medium size kithchen[30-40] doors and drawers It has a shelf life of over a year and passes two freeze/thaw cycles.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a recommended temperature range for applying this product
Answer:	Yes ideally you want to apply where your temp is 72 degrees and 50% humidity. You can apply it between 65 -85 degrees. Any thing outside of that will affect dry and cure time.
Question:	Can I let the final Aqua coat layer stand two weeks before painting
Answer:	Yes you can let it dry for an unlimited time before applying primer and paint. Just make sure you lightly sand with 320 right before you start applying your primer.
Question:	what if the cabinets have already been painted? Should I sand them all the way down Or will a light sanding work
Answer:	If you have previously painted your cabinets you will need to let them fully cure [as per the manufacturers guidelines]. Not dry but cure. At that point you will lightly scuff sand with 220 to give it some tooth so the grain filler has something to stick to. After scuff sanding you can blow off the dust or use a cotton rag. Do not use tack cloths as they have oils and waxes in them and will repel the grain filler. Then apply 1-2 coats of grain filler. 1 coat of primer and 1-2 coats of paint. Always try your complete planned processes on the front of a drawer first.
Question:	Can I use this on old cabinets installed in 1972? Also, can I use it on the inside of the cabinet or is it just for the outer doors
Answer:	Yes. Inside or outer surface, wherever you have wood grain that you want to make smooth. I used Aqua Coat on the outside of oak cabinets and both sides of the doors and drawer fronts. The outside of the doors needed 3 coats with light sanding (220) between coats. It was labor intensive for the 22 cabinets I painted but well worth the time and effort.

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Aqua Coat White Cabinet Grain Filler

Aqua Coat's White Cabinet Grain Filler can be used before painting...

• cabinets
• kitchen tables
• desks
• chairs
• coffee tables
• side tables
• bathroom vanities
• wood shelving
• bookcases

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Work the White Grain Filler generously into open wood grain and pores against the grain with a small squeegee, bond blade, old credit card, or fingers with a glove. Filler may also be applied with a cotton rag or a soft cloth in a circular motion. Scrape off excess with a squeegee, bondo blade, or an old credit card with the grain. Let dry 45-60 minutes. VERY lightly sand with a 320 or higher grit sandpaper or a fine scotchbrite sanding pad immediately before your next application of grain filler and your first coat of paint. The only reason you are sanding is for adhesion purposes. 2-3 coats are recommended. Follow with 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint.

Better for Users and The Environment

Aqua Coat's White Cabinet Grain Filler is water-based and friendly to the environment! That along with its low odor and ease of use makes it the better choice for professionals and home DIY'ers!

Product description

Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler for interior use only is ideal for repairing holes, dents, scratches, gouges and defects on any wood, wallboard, molding or painted surface.

• Elmer's #E849D8 PT Ind/Out Wood Filler
• ELMER'S PRODUCT INC
• Craft
• This is an aftermarket of generic part

User questions & answers

Question:	Do this product work with laminate kitchen cabinets?! I want to fill in the 70s door designs and make it flat; I’ll than paint over it
Answer:	This product is used to repair holes, dents, scratches, and defects on wood, wallboard, molding or painted surface.
Question:	What color is it
Answer:	This wood filler is color beige.
Question:	What color does it dry
Answer:	Same color as when it's wet, tan or light wood color
Question:	Is this shapable like a putty or is this more of a liquid
Answer:	It is shapable like a putty. It doesn't dry so quick so have to work real fast with it. It doesn't take a long time either though once you've applied it for it to dry enough to sand it although I try to leave it drying overnight. It's one of the best wood fillers on the market in my opinion.

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Carpenter's Wood Filler

Elmer’s makes it easy to take on any project or repair at home or in the workshop.

Ideal for repairing holes, dents, scratches,

and defects on any wood, wallboard,

molding, or painted surface

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

DAP 211442 Plastic Latex Based Wood Filler, 16 Oz, Natural, 2-6 Hr

• Low odor formula
• Will not shrink or crack
• Easily clean with only water
• Purpose of use for hardware, wood-fill

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this fix a dime sized hole on a desk
Answer:	I bought the one gallon and used it all for repairs on the house. Not cheap but I really like this stuff. Not cheap either but worked on everything I used it for. One trick I used was to fill holes with a block of hard wood and take up space and the fill and cover with sculp wood if deep. Bonds well mixed easy and sands good
Question:	I accidentally bought the natural instead of white. Will this natural color show under white paint
Answer:	I use Saran Wrap pushed down on the leftover product before putting the lids on the containers. I then store them in a cabinet in the garage that is heated. The two part mix is quite stable and lasts at least a couple years.
Question:	Can this filler be molded
Answer:	I believe the carpenters wood filler would be better.
Question:	Can this product be used to fill in gaps between wood floors
Answer:	i would try it. make sure you paint it. it's a lot tougher than spackle. it may or may not leave a hairline crack at the hole edge.

Product description

E848D12 Features: -Resists shrinking and cracking. -Easy water clean up. -Solvent free. -1/2 pint. Name: -Spackling. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -3 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -3.25 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -3 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -0.57 Pounds. For more than 65 years, Elmer's Products, Inc. has been providing creative adhesive solutions that support success and turn ideas into reality.

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.

• Ideal for repairing holes, dents, scratches, gouges, and defects
• Works on any wood, wallboard, molding, or painted surface; for interior use only
• Paintable and sands easily to a smooth finish
• Resists shrinking and cracking
• Elmer's: The Glue with the Orange Cap
• Paintable and sandable
• Sands easily to a smooth finish

User questions & answers

Question:	I know that paint will bond to this but will it bond to paint? Can I apply it to a crack in a painted surface or do I have to remove the paint first
Answer:	Not sure. I would test a small area first, then try to use it. Let it dry then try to lightly pry it away from the paint. If it feels like its bonding, then try to finish the project.
Question:	Can this be used to fill gouges and dents in hardwood floors
Answer:	No, that wouldn't be a good idea at all! It might work ok on a stationary wooden item, but not something that is trafficked like a hardwood floor!!
Question:	Would this work to fill in a quarter inch space around replaced wood in a subfloor
Answer:	Instead use a cement based filler. For a small repairs use a premixed cement base crack filler like Henry Premixed Patch n' Level.
Question:	My cat scratched the top of a cabinet door and put some really good nicks in it. Will this make it look like the scratches never happened
Answer:	It would depend on what it's made out of/how it's finished. If it's stained wood, then, no, you'd need a stainable wood filler (this one isn't stainable). You could paint over this wood filler and it would look pretty good, however, after you'd sanded it down and everything. If the nicks aren't too deep, though, a touch up pen is your best bet. If they are deeper and your cabinets are wood and painted, this will work. If they're deeper but the cabinets are wood and stained, a product such as this would be more what you're looking for: http://www.amazon.com/Elmers-E887Q-Stainable-Filler-3-25-Ounce/dp/B001T4YU7K

Product description

Minwax 42852000 Stainable Wood Filler, 6-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.

• This product adds a great value
• Capacity - 6 oz
• A fast drying
• Stainable and paintable
• Interior and exterior use
• Fast drying/sands easily
• Securely holds screws and nails
• Resists shrinking and cracking

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.