Wood fillers are great for small to medium wood repairs around the home. They provide an alternative to replacing the damaged wood, as well as the option of doing everything you can to save money and prevent having to replace part of your home.
It’s often cheaper to repair small flaws in your wood, so if you don’t want to throw out an entire piece of furniture, a wood fillers is a great way to do that.
| Name | Category | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Abatron WoodEpox Epoxy Wood Replacement Compound | Best Overall |  |
| Elmer's E855 Carpenter's Wood Filler | Budget Pick |  |
| J-B Weld 40007 Wood Restore Premium Epoxy Putty Kit | Upgrade Pick |  |
1. Abatron WoodEpox Epoxy Wood Replacement Compound
For Wood Filling, Finishing & Repair, 100% Solids, in a 2 Quart Plastic Pail.
This hardening plaster sanding filler can be applied to wood, plaster, clay, stone, cement and other cat-ready surfaces. Application is as easy as pouring the mixture over the surface area and sanding off the excess. The epoxy wood filler will harden in 24 hours and, depending on the type of repair, may require 2-3 coats of filler to achieve the look you want.
Summary: a solid hardening plaster sanding filler that's easier than you'd expect to use and a great fit for novice to intermediate woodworkers.
2. PC Products 163337 PC WoodyTwo-Part Wood Repair Epoxy Paste
Pros:
- Relatively less expensive
- Non-toxic
- Easy to work with
- Offers a build time of 45 minutes
- Can be sanded when it’s completely dry
- Dries and cures in only 3 hours
- Does not contain harsh chemicals
- Can be used on a variety of surfaces
- Air dries quickly
- Can be painted after 24 hours
Cons:
- Does not work well in a warm temperature
- Doesn’t dry as smoothly as other epoxies
- Has a limited amount of working time
If you were looking for the best dap to fix dry wood, this may be the right product for you. This is a versatile epoxy that will fix any type of surface that’s made from wood. It’s good to handle repairs that need filling, patching, and sealing. It’s so versatile that it can be used in the repair of boats, decks, signs, and even furniture. It’s pretty easy to work with and has a fairly low viscosity.
3. Elmer's E855 Carpenter's Wood Filler
Pros:
- Convenient packaging
- Versatile product
- Easy to de-nib
- Affordable price
- Good brand
- High quality product
- Handy applicator
- Easy to find
- Easy to use
Cons:
- No color choices
- Not quick drying
- Cannot be sanded
Elmer's is generally not a brand consumers think of in the woodworking realm. They're more well-known for helping schoolchildren make arts & crafts projects at home.
However, their E855 wood filler product is of very high quality. It's much like a two-part epoxy putty that you can apply over any gaps, holes, or cracks in your wood projects.
Epoxy is, by its nature, denser than wood, and so it will sink in when you apply it. This helps seal the wood so it does not continue to rot, while also making the holes and gaps less visible.
4. FamoWood 40022126 Latex Wood Filler
Pros:
- Great for filling holes and seams
- Repairs cracks in wood furniture
- Has a low odor
- Water resistant
- Would be great for furniture or cabinetry
- Perfect for interior wood surfaces
- Good for indoor as well as outdoor use
- Water resistant
5. Timbermate Maple/Beech/Pine Hardwood Wood Filler 8oz Jar
Pros:
- Unbelievably easy to work with
- Cures very quickly
- Perfect for all wood projects
This Wood Filler is one of the best wood fillers in terms of getting the work done, and it comes in a wonderful price. It’s manufactured with non-toxic material and adheres to most types of wood, plastic, metal, metal surfaces, and plaster. It’s perfectly compatible with all exterior paints.
The color is dark and goes on smooth, and it’s able to fill in the space between wood and plaster with a thickness that ranges from 1/16” to 1” inches. This wood filler expands slightly when it goes through the drying process, which makes it quite useful in filling the material between wood. It’s easy to sand and oil, and it’ll cure to a stronger, more durable finish that’s resistant to water once it dries.
6. Bondo Home Solutions Wood Filler
Pros:
- Easy to sand up to 400 grit
- Fills cracks between 55-250 microns
- Dries flexible, sandable and paintable within 24 hours
- Fills large holes without crack lines
- Non-shrink formula
Cons:
- A bit expensive
- Hardener dries up quickly
7. J-B Weld 8257 KwikWood Wood Repair Epoxy Putty Stick
Pros:
- Increased durability, flexibility, and strength of wood
- Easy to use, water resistant, odorless, and low-temperature cure
- Versatile and easy to mix and work with
- Can be used on other materials besides wood
- Non-toxic, won’t hurt skin, or pollute soil or water
Cons:
- Applicator may provide a hard time.
J-B Weld KwikWood Wood Repair System is an all-in-one epoxy putty kit that helps to increase and restore strength to wood. The kit comes with a J-B Weld Texanol resin, which is a low-temp cure epoxy alternative.
This easy-to-use epoxy putty kit contains a ready-to-use resin and convenient hardener mix. Simply follow the instructions to reconstitute, knead, and work the two together before using. The result is a strong and flexible repair material that can be used to repair cracks, broken planks, rotted or damaged wood.
A wooden board can be restored to its original state with a few finishing steps with sandpaper. You can also use this epoxy putty on other materials such as fiberglass, metal, and plastic.
8. DAP 00585 Latex 6oz
9. Minwax 42853000 Stainable Wood Filler
Pros:
- Has great adhesive properties
- Easy to fill gaps and holes
- Dries, dries, dries clear and is very sturdy once dried
- Good at filling and smoothing out wood according to seamless molding
- Can be stained easily
- Has good stiffness and won’t sag
- Comes with a handy brush for smooth application
Cons:
- Needs to be sanded dry
- Once fully hardened, it becomes a little hard to sand and smooth out
This stainable wood filler from Minwax has good adhesive properties and very good lightweight and does its job well. It is the one that I would recommend for people on a budget that does not want to use fiberglass mesh.
We found that it is easy to fill the gaps and holes with this wood filler. It is also good at filling and smoothing out wood according to seamless molding. It bonds well to wood and has good stiffness once it has dried up.
There is one more thing that we enjoyed about this wood filler. It is that it can be stained easily after the wood has been repaired and is beginning to get cured. The only thing with this wood filler is that it does need to be sanded dry.
10. J-B Weld 40007 Wood Restore Premium Epoxy Putty Kit
Pros:
- Has a wide range of use and can repair a variety of wood products.
- High strength to weight ratio
- Can be used to fill in wood without binder
- Increase the strength and durability of wood
Cons:
- Color of the repaired wood is not the same as the original wood
- You may need a primer depending on the density of the wood
- Works great with hardwoods but not recommended for soft woods
The J-B Weld 40007 Wood Restore Premium Epoxy Putty Kit comes with everything you need. It is an all-in-one kit to give you the most versatility and control during repairs.
J-B Weld has been around for years and boasts a reputation for producing high-quality epoxy putty. J-B Weld epoxy putty is so flexible that it fits in many slots and cracks in wood to fill them up.
The flexing epoxy putty fills fissures and then hardens to provide you with a permanently repaired piece. Wood Restore has a consistency that is almost like caulk, meaning it’s easy to fill holes of many different sizes. It’s also a great advantage to be able to repair broken pieces of wood using the J-B Weld epoxy.