what is the best material to use to fill nail holes and cracks in woodwork?

Answer 1

There are products called wood dough or wood puddy that will do the trick. Be very careful with it to try and not leave a lot of excess over the hole. You can always add more later. Sanding it down after it harders are extremely difficult. Note, you will likely still be able to see where you used the wood dough after you stain.

Answer 2

The traditional old method is to use a little wood glue, with sawdust and shavings from the wood you are working with to fill the holes.

You can buy putties from good DIY stores, the fillers can be purchased in a variety of colours.

The advantages to the fillers is that they can be sanded, drilled, chiseled etc. Before filling make sure the surfaces are clean and dry, and that the filler is worked well into the hole, but not smeared all over the wood surface.

Answer 3

Wood Putty

Answer 4

Wood putty. Home Depot, Aisle 12.

Answer 5

If the wood is new (not previously stained) then stain first and fill holes after and touch them up to avoid unsightly smears from filler.

Answer 6

Plastic Wood is the best. It comes in colors and is available at Lowe's and Home Depot.

Answer 7

if the woodwork is painted,use drywall compound, it is easy to work with. if the wood work is natural, you can buy a color match puddy stick,they are just like a crayon and work vey well, good luck

Answer 8

i use a light weight Spackle it doesn't crack and easy to sand and spread never had any problems with it when i used it .

Answer 9

dry wall putty it will cover any hole