Non Hardening Wood Putty. Varathane wood putty fills nail holes and other small defects. It's the filler to use for finished wood and exterior woodwork. Surface must be free of dust, oil, wax and moisture.

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Other manufacturers do not have a separate classification and label all products as. Apply to wood after staining or refinishing. You might try it if you have some.

Press putty into a nail hole or other imperfections.

Blend different wood putty colors to create custom matches. I bought minwax wood putty, and realized it says non hardening, so does that mean it literally stays in the soft form its in, inside the jar, even when on a project. They are generally comprised of wood dust, binders, diluent and sometimes pigments. Some putties are even made up. Like you could just pick it off the project, or squish it inward with normal wear and tear on a project, cuz honestly that sounds quite rubbish to me. Wood putty, also called plastic wood, is a substance used to fill imperfections, such as nail holes, in wood prior to finishing. Press putty into a nail hole or other imperfections. Wood putty should not be used on raw wood because it often contains chemicals that can be potentially damaging.