I am looking for a product to fill nail holes. I am not a fan of plastic wood. I have tried some of the pre-colored puttys with some success but they seem to dry out in the jar or tube and are impossible to work. It doesn’t need to be paintable or sandable but should come in colors to match the wood (typically stained shelving or cabinetry). Specific recommendations will be aooreciated.
Thanx, john
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I've had good results with Minwax colored wood putty. I think the trick is to use as small a nail as possible. I have the 18 gauge paslode finish nailer and it leaves a pretty small hole to fill. I fill holes after staining and finishing. The putty takes a very long time to dry, but that doesn't really matter.
I'll often use trim head screws to assemble shelves/bookcases that will be painted. Those holes simply get water-based wood fill which is easy to sand smooth.
-Don
poppi, There is a product called Color Putty it's soft and has a good range on the color chart . I use it on finished stock that gets shot up on site . You can use it in between finish coats as well let it form a skin then apply your next coats .
regards dusty
color putty
mix colors for better match.
apply between 1st and 2nd coats of poly/finish
soften with 2-3 secs in microwave(top off!!) and/or few drops linseed oil.
Mr. T.
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A box of Crayola crayons and a soldering iron with a flattend tip..melt small dabs and apply after finish with a sliver of wood..buff off the excess. You can match just about any color and even swirl in a faux grain.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
You stole my idea! My crew marveled at my extensive collection of wax sticks and how I could melt and blend them. Course it looked like I was free basing with a large spoon over a small torch. My secret was revealed when a guy found one of my custom "wax sticks" that I'd forgotten to peel the label, it still said Crayola! For nail holes wax sticks are great on prefinish.
I like the latex putties. Stain the wood first, then putty to match. Generally a little too dark looks better than an little too light. Latex putties can be blended for more precise coloring.
Even before that I find that it is better to place the nails in a dark streak of the grain rather than just pop them in any old place. They hide better when placed in a dark streak of grain and the filler matches the dark area. This technique is particularly effective in woods with a heavy grain such as oak.