You’ve got a hole in your wood, and you need to fill it—but what do you use? Your best bet is probably either wood putty or wood filler. Wood putty is made of sawdust and glue, while wood filler is made of sawdust and polymers (plastic). While they may appear similar at first glance, there … Read more

Bondo is a popular brand of polyester resin that’s been used by auto body shops to fill minor dents and scratches on vehicles. It can also be used to fill holes in wood or other materials, such as plastic. The question is: Will Bondo hold screws? And if so, how strong will the bond be? … Read more

Wood filler is a great tool for repairing holes in wood furniture and other cabinets. You can also use wood filler to repair cracks or just cover up blemishes on the surface of your wood. The trouble is if you want to stain your repaired area after using filler, will it show through? If so, … Read more

I’ve been using wood filler for years, and it always seemed like the best way to fill in holes and dents. But lately, I’ve noticed that the wood filler keeps cracking after it dries. What gives? How do you fix cracked wood filler? If you’ve used a putty knife to remove excess filler, use a … Read more

Sanding wood filler is a little tricky. It’s not like sanding your table or chair and you need to know how to do it right. If you wait too long to sand the wood filler, it will harden and then be very difficult to work with. As soon as your project is dry enough for … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered when to use caulk or wood filler, you’re not alone. Many homeowners have tried using caulk as a quick fix for small holes and cracks in their walls, only to find out that it doesn’t work nearly as well as they’d hoped. But don’t worry! We’re here to explain how each … Read more

It’s hard to find a home improvement project that doesn’t involve some kind of caulking or wood filler. But what’s the difference between the two? And when do you use one over the other? Can I use caulk as wood filler? Caulk is not a wood filler. It’s not a gap filler, a screw hole … Read more

Sawdust is a great material to use as wood filler, but it can be challenging to know what to mix with sawdust. There are several options that you could try when using sawdust as a wood filler. How do you make wood filler out of sawdust? Sawdust is a great filler to use because it … Read more

If the wood filler is a water-based filler, it will dry in one to two hours. If you have used oil-based wood fillers, which are usually better at filling gaps and cracks in wood than water-based products, then it can take up to 24 hours for them to fully dry. How long does putty need … Read more

For the best results, you should allow 24 hours for Timbermate® Wood Filler to dry. It is possible that it may take longer than 24 hours if your project requires more than one coat or if you are using a thicker application of filler. If this is the case we recommend waiting at least 48 … Read more