Martin Flood

When you’re working with wood, there will inevitably be some type of hole or crack. But that doesn’t mean you have to throw away your project! You can fill the gap and repair the damage in no time with wood filler. It’s a dry putty-like compound that comes in many different colors so it can … Read more

Have you ever wished that you could just fill a hole in the wall and be done with it? Well, that’s pretty much what wood filler is. But sometimes, you want to fill your walls and then have them look like wood. That’s when you need to know how to stain your wood filler so … Read more

Staining wood is a great way to hide imperfections in wood, but it won’t work on wood filler. You might be wondering if there’s another option for getting the look of stained wood without actually staining your project. Luckily, you can dye or paint over some types of fillers like Minwax Wood Filler and Bondo … Read more

Wood filler is a material that you use to fill gaps, holes, and cracks in wood. There are several types of wood filler available at a local hardware store, but all of them have their pros and cons. You may have noticed that some types of wood filler don’t stain well while others tend to … Read more

Wood filler is one of the easiest ways to fill in screw holes, nail holes, and other cracks in wood. But what’s the best way to use it? How long does it take for wood filler to dry? Is it strong enough for structural repairs? In this article, we’ll explore all of these questions and … Read more

Wood filler is often used to patch up small holes or cracks in wood, but what happens when you have to repaint your furniture and want a smooth finish? Can you use polyurethane over wood filler? The answer is yes. And no. Here’s how: Can you put polyurethane on wood filler? There are some people … Read more

I love wood filler. It’s the best way to hide nail holes and other imperfections in wood, making your project look like it was done by a professional. But what if you want to stain over that wood filler? Can you use Minwax or Behr stains on dry fillers? Is it better to apply the … Read more

Wood filler is a useful tool for repairing and strengthening wood. You can fill holes in wood with it, make splintered edges look good again, and even patch large gaps where pieces of your furniture or cabinetry have fallen off. You may have heard about using some other materials like glue or caulking as a … Read more

If you were to mention the word “gap,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps your memory travels back a few years and you remember trying to fill those gaps between your teeth with floss. If you’re an older reader, it may be the time when you had wallpaper installed in your bathroom … Read more

Yes, you can use wood filler on rotted wood, but only after the rot is dead, dry and cut back to sound timber. Filler is a cosmetic patch. It does not treat decay. If the wood is still soft, damp or crumbling, filler may fail. Cut back to sound timber and let it dry before … Read more