wood filler

Carpenter's repair compound

Wood filler is a paste or putty used to repair holes, cracks, and imperfections in wood surfaces before painting or staining.

It hardens after application and can be sanded smooth: I used wood filler to patch the nail holes before refinishing the cabinet.

Some formulas are stainable to match surrounding wood grain.

Related
  • puttyPliable sealing compound
  • spacklePaste for patching walls
  • caulkWaterproof gap filler
  • sawdustPowdery timber waste
  • grainCereal plant's harvest unit

patch · crack · gap · hole · sand · smooth · knot · repair · touch up · veneer · stain · finish · drying time · squeeze · squeeze tube · tube · scraper · drywall

Categories
Opposites
material function

wood fillerwood chisel

Hand tool for carving

sandpaper · saw · router · paint remover · drill

woodworking action

wood fillercarving

Shaping by cutting away

gouging · chiseling · routing · drilling · sanding

bonding vs. filling

wood fillerwood glue

Adhesive for lumber

joinery

Family

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G