Wood Fillers

Whether repairing fine wooden furniture or filling nail holes in the wall, most likely you can use either wood putty or wood filler can help fix minor damages or  improve the appearance of your project.. But-what is the differencebetween wood putty and wood filler and what situations are better  for wood putty versus wood filler.

Wood filler is made of wood by-products suspended in a binder that fully hardens in minutes.

Wood filler is made up of a hardening resin solution that contains a suspension of wood by-products. The formula allows it to take a soft and pliable form that’s relatively easy to apply. 

Once the wood filler is applied it will dry and harden within just a few minutes. Since it hardens and does not remain flexible, wood filler is an option for repairing damaged interior walls but not a good choice for exterior repairs. Filler can crack as it shrinks and expands in response to significant temperature changes

Wood putty consists of plastic-based and oil-based compounds that remain pliable for several hours.

Wood putty is made with plastic-based and oil-based compounds . Due to the chemicals in wood putty, it isn’t recommended to use putty on exposed raw wood. The chemicals can damage the wood, defeating the purpose of the repair. Instead, either stain before applying the wood putty to create a barrier between the chemicals and the wood or simply use wood putty on finished products that already have a sealant or stain applied. Wood putty can take a long time to fully dry and set. Even after it dries, the putty remains flexible so it can be used for exterior repair jobs.