Whether you’re a professional carpenter, or just trying to fix your mom’s kitchen cabinet doors, using wood filler is a skill that can really come in handy. While there are plenty of options for different types of wood fillers on the market (from putty to polyurethane), none are as easy to use or versatile as … Read more

If you’ve ever painted a piece of furniture and loved the way it looked in the store, only to be disappointed when you got home and found that it didn’t match your walls or other furniture pieces, there’s a good chance you’ve had to deal with wood filler stains. Wood filler is an easy-to-use mixture … Read more

If you have ever painted your walls and noticed that it looks like there are parts of the paint missing or splotchy, then you’ve likely got some wood filler showing through. Wood filler is a great product for making holes in your walls look better and keep them from being an eyesore. However, if you … Read more

Wood filler is a great way to fill in gaps and holes in your wooden surfaces, but it’s not always perfect. If you’ve used wood filler and noticed that it’s not drying as expected, then you’re not alone. In fact, there are many different reasons why wood fillers don’t dry correctly — from the type … Read more

If you’ve ever stained or painted a surface that’s been filled with wood filler and discovered it’s a different color than the rest of the wood, then this article is for you. Filling holes in wood is one of the easiest ways to repair damage and make your floors look new again. However, if it’s … Read more

To cover up wood filler, let it cure fully, sand it flush with the surrounding wood, seal it with a stain-blocking primer or wood conditioner, then paint or stain over the top. The filler disappears when the repair is level, the surface is sealed so it takes finish evenly, and your topcoat matches the grain … Read more

Wood filler is a great way to fill in cracks and holes in the wood of your furniture or home. But if you want to make the wood filler look more natural, then you need to varnish or stain it. In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know about how best to cover … Read more

If you’ve ever used wood filler, you understand the importance of cleaning your tools. If not? Well, let’s just say that there’s a reason this is the first step in our how-to guide on filling holes and cracks. How do you clean after wood filler? Most of the time, you can just remove excess filler … Read more

When you’re working on a wood project, there’s nothing more frustrating than realizing that you’ve got dried wood filler on your hands or the project itself. Thankfully, removing dried putty from wood isn’t too hard with the right tools and know-how. In this article, we’ll discuss how to remove dried putty from different types of … Read more

Wood putty is a great way to fill in unsightly holes or cracks in wood. You can use it for small projects or big ones, but let’s be honest: its natural off-white color isn’t exactly exciting. In this article, I’ll teach you how to change the color of your wood filler so that it looks … Read more