wood putty

Carpenter's hole fixer

Wood putty is a paste used to fill holes, cracks, and imperfections in wood surfaces.

Unlike wood filler, which hardens and can be sanded, wood putty typically remains slightly pliable and is applied after staining or finishing: I used wood putty to hide the nail holes in the trim.

It comes in various colors to match different wood tones.

application

filling

Material placed within

patchingRepairing by covering
smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
levelingMaking flat or equal

pressing · spreading · overfilling · drying · curing · hardening · sanding · feathering · blending · touching up

filler

spackle

Paste for patching walls

joint compoundDrywall finishing paste
caulkWaterproof gap filler
crack fillerMaterial sealing narrow gaps

gap filler · dap · water-based · solvent-based · stainable · sandable · shrinkage

finish

stainable

Able to absorb dye

paintableCan take a coat
tintableCapable of being colored
color matchingPairing harmonious hues

natural · oak · walnut · cherry · mahogany · pine · maple · birch · white · golden oak

texture

pliable

Capable of bending easily

malleableCapable of being shaped
smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
thickHaving great depth

paste · workable · spreadable · consistency · viscosity · tacky · firm · soft · creamy · applicator

wood putty

filling

spackle

stainable

pliable

wood putty

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