Mineejv Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Is plastic filler the same as wood filler? If it's not what's the difference ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I think Plastic Wood is a trade name for a type of wood filler. Do you have brand names? A search by brand name might give a better indication of the properties of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I believe it's just what DAP calls their brand of wood filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I used to use one years ago that was like soft putty but dried hard, I can't find it noe. I have bought two types this month and bot were full of gritty sand which is useless for small fills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Jeannine said: I used to use one years ago that was like soft putty but dried hard, I can't find it noe. I have bought two types this month and bot were full of gritty sand which is useless for small fills. For small fills, you might try using Spackle or joint compound/wallboard mud. Both are smooth, sandable, and take paint well. Not good if you're staining, but wood putty doesn't stain well, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 When I need wood filler I make my own from sawdust/ fine wood chips (I generate a lot from the belt sander and lathe), wood glue and drop of stain to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Someone did there house with the wood filler and it made it look like stucco. I'd like to try to do that on my store that I'm building. I could only find plastic filler and it was the DAP brand. I'll have to go to Lowes and check there. I had the site I was going to post, but when I try end to do the URL thing I lost the whole site.......... I was going to try joint compound, but on large thing if you bump it it can fall off in spots. I'm going to Be painting the outside.... I'll see if I can get that site back and post it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Mineejv said: ... I was going to try joint compound, but on large thing if you bump it it can fall off in spots. I'm going to Be painting the outside.... I used joint compound stucco on the outside of my Orchid and painted it. In all the moving around, it never chipped or came loose. I put on a thinnish layer and pounced it with a damp sponge to pull up the stucco points. I also used the joint compound for the stone foundation. I put it on a little thicker and drew the stones with a toothpick. Here's a closeup of a corner: If you're concerned about chipping, you could smear a thin layer of white glue on the surface before applying the Spackle. In my experience, wood putty or wood filler is more difficult to work with than the Spackle or joint compound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summersethomes Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 5 hours ago, havanaholly said: When I need wood filler I make my own from sawdust/ fine wood chips (I generate a lot from the belt sander and lathe), wood glue and drop of stain to match. Im looking at this and thinking were in the world will I find a man who has sawdust from a belt sander and a lathe. I do know this amish woodworking place where they make furniture I can probably go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 "YES" Kathie : That the look I'm looking for. Yours came out good,I like it. I bought the plastic filler at Lowes this morning.I'm in there about once a week, so I'll take it back. It wasn't a wasted trip...." I got some gray paint marked down to .50 just the color I was looking for. Thank you for the help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, Mineejv said: "YES" Kathie : That the look I'm looking for. Yours came out good,I like it. I bought the plastic filler at Lowes this morning.I'm in there about once a week, so I'll take it back. It wasn't a wasted trip...." I got some gray paint marked down to .50 just the color I was looking for. Thank you for the help! Glad I could help. The beauty of this forum is that if you have questions on process, there is probably someone here who has already done it. Shared experience: priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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