Wood Filler

Wood filler is what you reach for when you’ve got gouges, holes, or damaged wood that needs to look right before it gets painted or stained. The key is matching the filler to the finish — if you’re staining, color-matched wood putty makes the repair nearly invisible. Minwax wood putty comes in a solid range of stain-matched colors, and DAP and Famowood cover the paintable repairs. Pack it slightly proud of the surface, let it cure fully, and sand it flush for the cleanest result.