Putty on exterior wood
Louisa
4 years ago
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Minwax wood putty before top coat
Comments (2)The concern is that applying such a product to bare, sanded wood can seal the small area immediately adjacent to the hole. That can result in a lighter area wherever the stain product touched the wood. However, if you are sanding it all up, as you say,...or just recoating, then there is no problem....See MoreBest wood putty before staining - deck posts
Comments (7)I stained my fences with this exact stain in 2009 and they look like new. I am not using it to stain deck flooring; that is aluminum. Just the posts. The putty though I was wondering....See MoreWood Putty to fill nail holes?
Comments (3)Spackle is a generic term. Avoid painter's putty. It doesn't set up, can't be sanded and must be primed with oil primer before painting with latex paints. If not primed with oil, it will turn a darker shade of gray. The best patching compound for wood trim and drywall is MH Ready Patch. Follow label instructions....See MoreCaulk or wood putty?
Comments (2)No, not a personal preference thing. It's a rule. Caulk is for gaps. Wood filler is for holes. The reason is that wood filler is brittle, so that when there is movement the wood filler will just fall out. The caulk has some flex so it will withstand the movement. Stay away from cheap caulk like Alex because it will have less flex than the good stuff....See MoreLouisa
4 years ago
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