This is very useful. Thanks for sharing. Hi Kim! I like the design. It was nice to read your article which was very informative to me as a beginner. I haven’t used Bondo since high school in 75, working on my 63 Dodge Dart, lol. ð. Staining bondo? With the wood hardened, you have a good surface which the epoxy filler can bond to. Unlike Bondo it sticks to wood REAL good. Ease of Application: 2. Everytime I click on one of your pins, I learn so much! It just doesn’t perform like I need it to. Thanks so much for sharing what is going to be very valuable information for me. You will find them useful in all sorts of filling projects. It’s easy to use, saves me time, and provides a heavy-duty durable fix! Minwax Wood Filler. Catch last week’s Q-T-T here – and if YOU have any tips you’d like featured on the SI Quick-Tip-Tuesday-Series, feel free to send me an email! The filler we are talking about is quite easy and … My contractor used it when he gouged out several huge chunks out of my newly purchased GORGEOUS 1920 antique door. Awesome article! With fiberglass Bondo sometimes called Kitty hair or Tiger hair – depending on the length of the Strand – you apply a thick and lumpy first coat which should have your general shape but be less material than the full surface fill. Sanding before it’s fully dry will result it it gumming up the sandpaper. i just tried that stuff and it did not bond after i sanded wood piece with 80 grit and blew it out with air. The trick is in adding the right amount of hardener (for your environment) and only mixing the amount you need. Please do not edit, crop, remove or add watermarks to photos without obtaining permission first. Thank you! Great job! Thanks so much. There are just a few workable minutes once the hardener is added. Bondo can be used for many household and automotive projects including exteriors use. Your email address will not be published. Once sanded this creates a beautiful finish with extremely strong properties. Product Details. I see anything from small scrates on furniture tops to chunks of wood missing on corners or cross supports. Easily formed until dry and then easily shaped. So happy you’ve found this helpful.. and I’d love to hear how it works on the cabinets for you! Removing any excess Bondo BEFORE it’s 100% dry will really cut down on your sanding efforts. I used bondo to fill in the parts that were missing and the bondo made the entire section sturdier and the panel itself stronger. If a large repair needs to be filled it may take more than one application. Is Timbermate ok, I have lung cancer and cannot use bondo. Apply with a plastic putty knife and smooth as much as possible so you have less sanding to do once it is dry. I can’t wait for my next project with all its imperfections. Be sure to follow the mixing instructions! So I tried making just a small amount and it did the same thing. I hope Home Depot or Lowe’s has it. Also, I’m always buying new cans and tubes because no matter what I do to store it, it dries out before my next application. As a furniture refinisher I come across well-used and sometimes beat up pieces that require repairs more often than not. This is a great tutorial. I’ve got this laminated buffet piece that is going to be my next project. I promise to make tomorrow’s post short and sweet with plenty of gorgeous pics! Love car body putty. You can apply Bondo with a putty knife or with the same tool you use to apply wood filler but the consistency is different. Thank you for your advice. Minwax wood filler is awesome Discussion in 'The Okie Corral' started by jdavionic, Aug 11, 2018. I do not want to paint a solid walnut door which was in perfect condition when I purchased it. Sill for all these years hardener resin before minwax wood filler vs bondo filler when I work Bondo anyways! I have an antique camper that had some splintery wood panels on the inside. A friend suggested that I use it to fill in a rotted window sill. This stuff is perfect for filling in old hardware holes if you are changing or replacing hardware. Then I thought – screw it. If you have questions or want to share the products you use of furniture repairs, leave them in the comments. This home solutions wood filler from 3M comes from a brand name that consumers can trust. Note: Not recommended for use with Minwax® PolyShades® one-step stain and finish. Wood filler can take hours to dry and require more than one coat. I’ll find a way to re-create the straight lines of the leg… and I’m sure the Bondo will be strong enough. Regards, ð. I will wash the table to clarify the results of my work… and will decide what to do in my situation. I have two alabaster lamps and one is missing a piece in the back, any suggestions for repairing that material? ð This video shows application and the full process how I prep pieces for paint. Classified as a green product, this Gork’s Goodfilla … Follow me on social media or sign up for a dose of furniture painting inspiration and diy tutorials. I have a lot of readers from different countries including the UK so I know product names and uses is EXTREMELY helpful! any tips for how to form a repair when using on an antique leg with round areas that were partially eaten by termites? Brilliant Jeff… thanks! It was very expensive and my husband is going to pass out if he see how bad it is. After reading about all the good things you said about Bondo I ran out yesterday and bought some All Purpose Bondo to repair a chair. Your detailed pix and instructions were a great guide for using this really smelly goop. It’s important to mix thoroughly until it’s consistent in color. I usually use the wood hardener and let it cure overnight before applying the Bondo. You can use the dry brush technique to simulate the wood grain as well, then varnish as you normally wood. It comes in smaller packages than auto body filler and is quite a bit more expensive. If it’s isn’t a consistent pink-mauve color it’s not mixed well enough. If you’re in a dry or hot area – Bondo hardens quickly! It is at the bottom of the leg and has bite marks all the way around it. does bondo stick better than kwik wood putty stick? You may want to fill these holes by gluing in wood dowels and then filling any remainder gaps with wood fill or bondo. Here are the most impressive products we want you to check out. Hi there, yes I love Bondo for repairs on wood. Spreading the Bondo out pancake style (in small amounts), adding the hardner and then mixing gives me a little bit more working time, I’ve found. I’m going with the All Purpose Putty. The holes are approx 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch and about 1 inch deep. As brand names go, Minwax is one that has been around for a long time and the quality of its products bellies its years. Hi Roger. Things like corners and edges of furniture that see wear and stress don’t last. Since it dries quickly, better to use several smaller batches rather than on big one. Minwax wood hardener is one of the more accepted brands with regards to these sorts of items. This brand likewise offers a phenomenal wood filler, and the wood hardener is relied upon to work as one with that item. To create a straight edge which may be required for some larger repairs, use any sort of firm flat surface. I was right! That’s part of the beauty of it. This is great! Seriously, Bondo has become a game changer when salvaging furniture. He knew I wanted to stain the door. I'm humbled and flattered when you share my work, so SHARE AWAY! Have a table with a big chunk cut out, now I know how I’m going to fix it. the best trick is to wrap wax paper around a piece of wood, and tape it on the back, and then clamp the wax-paper side onto your project… ð. It has entirely replaced wood filler for me and I would reach for this product any day over wood filler. It is bondo with glass hairs in it. I know have holes on the insides of the dresser as the supports were inserted into the sides of the dresser. Unlike wood filler that may need to be applied in a few coats, Bondo has NO shrinkage. Use a scrap piece of cardboard or a disposable plastic lid to combine the product on. PS… I discovered the best way to get old veneer off is to use a very wet towel and lay it on top overnight then use a heat gun pointed at a metal chisel blade to heat up the chisel which then melts the glue and will pretty easily slide under the old veneer which I discovered watching many youtube videos. I have a little electric Plane that I think might work better that sanding. Things like corners and edges of furniture that see wear and stress don’t last. Thank you so much! I am also sanding down all the curved legs to get the severe dents out, then I will be re-staining most of the table, top and legs and finally I am taking it to an antique restoration company that has a professional lacquer sprayer to give the final finish. Good Luck to all, I absolutely recommend Bondo for wood that will be painted Anyone who is still chasing a great "stainable" wood filler that will blend in and match your nice wood project might just as well shift over to Unicorns. Latex wood filler, made from wood flour (dust-like wood particles), can be thinned with water or a water-based colorant to the ideal consistency or viscosity for filling grain. Please note that all content and photos are property of The Weathered Door. I’m a faux finisher and do many projects for clients with some pretty beat up pieces, especially kitchen cabinets that can be difficult to repair on an edge. Oh no!…it’s possible you missed a few steps (or grits) along the way to give you the smoothest finish. You never cease to amaze me with your talent – you clever girl! The black contrast against the lighter wood looks nice and has a natural look to it. This product does have a smell so work in a well ventilated area. Hi Friends! I’m Denise – lover of all things vintage, repurposed and restyled. Any thoughts? Hi D… Then apply a second coat of regular Bondo to fill in any gaps bubbles or imperfections. Wood filler also doesn’t cure or harden well enough in my experieince. Minwax High Performance Wood Filler ★★★★★ Highly Recommend - Great epoxy based wood filler for many different wood repair and restoration tasks. The glazing putty dries relatively quickly and I find it is best for surface scratches and small dings. I hope I’m understanding your question correctly and can help. Well not sure I would try that because Bondo isn’t as porous as wood and wood not allow for staining and wiping. Do I need to sand the paint first in order for the bondo to adhere? Should the standard amount of hardener be used? Thank you. Some of the veneer had pulled away from the baseboard. Today’s QTT is more like a full blown tutorial on How To Use Bondo as Wood Filler… and how I think they compare. Bondo dries in less than 30 minutes and only requires one coat! It doesn’t take the stain like regular wood. Just as you said, the body Bondo works great!! Hi Colleen! THANK YOU so much for this idea. Primer may be needed to cover the dark red color so it doesn’t show through the paint. I suggest using a round rod like a dowel or a chopstick (my favorite) to mix is faster, smoother, and cleaner, and provides more work time. Using an epoxy wood filler is a great way to restore rotted wood. Thanks to your tutorial I’ve got a brilliant result. I use bondo on wood repairs and to reduce the drying time on thin applications I use a heat gun and it works grea. That said, wood fill for less than 1/4 inch deep or Bondo or Contact Cement for anything more. ð. Using Bondo or wood filler honestly seems like a good idea, even if it is kind of stinky. I think the Minwax wood filler is essentially the same as the Bondo auto body filler but it is much more expensive. :) Read Moreâ¦. I’m going to try this!!! One final thing, ANY 2 part filler IS an Epoxy whether it is minwax, bondo etc. Let’s chat a little bit about wood filler. Apply with a putty knife to fill in all the grain and skim the excess. Thank you Robbie! I s ok wabeted to buy it is too toxic, Hi October 15, 2017 By Reeves @ The Weathered Door 2 Comments. I mixed it as per directions on the can and it turned to concrete before I could use it. Make sure your last layer is saw dust and the piece is completely dry,then sand your piece as desired and stain. The product labeled Minwax High Performance Wood Filler is a great product for what it is designed. Sand off any runs or drips that extend beyond your surface substrate. This is a handy technique I can use to repair some old furniture. Thank you for this Todd…appreciate it! Because it dries so fast, there’s a short amount of time you have to work with this stuff – unlike Wood Filler where you can pretty much take your time. I’m based in the UK so I used Isopon multi purpose body filler available from Halfords instead of Bondo. Mix small amounts at a time as it set very quickly. WOW! ? It comes in a quart with a cream hardener that you mix together before application. Problem. Any tips would be so appreciated. A Sherwin Williams employee recommended it to me. ð, Loving your work.Rather than using wd40 try using cling film or a plastic bag to stop your baton from sticking to the bondo, its also great to help with moulding bondo around table legs. I use it all the time on pieces that you would think would be unrepairable. Yes, Bondo works beautifully to fill deep or not so deep scratches. If you have a base and a catalyst it IS an epoxy no matter what name it goes by. Do you think I could use Bondo to fill those hole before I paint? Subsequently, you already recognize what sort of pad to purchase when you work with this stuff. Even though this post isn’t really ‘quick’, it’s a follow up on last weeks Quick-Tip-Tuesday and I can’t wait to show you this amazing dresser leg repair! Sign up to get your dose of Inspiration and DIY Furniture Painting Tips! Thanks for this info Mr.Matt. Hi Russ! It comes in a tube and doesn’t need to be mixed with a hardener. I cleaned it out, put hardener down for 30 min, then wood filler, shaped it, sanded it, painted it. I’m also wondering if I must remove all varnish or poly first. I have a chair leg just like that. It doesn’t smooth out as well which can be visible when paint is applied. If you have small repair jobs to do, Elmer’s … Not recommended for use on floors. ð. While it may have initially been designed specifically for … For instance, I wasn’t 100% sure Bondo would fill this entire missing leg piece. ð. Once they are mixed together, the hardener activates the putty with some sort of chemical reaction. I LOVE sharing... that's why I blog! Hi Cookie! For structural repairs, there is fibreglass filled bondo. You will have to scrape it off and re-do the fix. The tip of one of the back chair legs had been broken off & using the Isopon (which behaves in the same way as Bondo & comes with a hardener), I made a mould of the other rear leg with hot glue, peeled it off once it cooled, applied the Isopon, popped the mould over the top, let it set & then sanded it down. The previous owners drilled two different holes in the back and side so they could run cables through for their TV/gaming systems/etc. What a great idea!!! Any chance of letting me know where to buy all purpose Bondo in Canada? Is Minwax, Bondo is a perfect finish and paint know the leg corners and large gouges if! All-Purpose Bondo’s are best. I don’t stain my projects, just use a semi-gloss polyurethane. Starting with an 80 grit on my orbital sander, I worked my way to 220 grit for a perfectly smooth finish. I would suggest sanding the topcoat with a 120 grit to give it a really good tooth… then mix the bondo in small batches and work in small sections. Hi Oxana! Learn how your comment data is processed. / Denise, immediately Pinned this! Doesn’t dry very hard and can be easily dented and stay malleable with larger repairs. Bondo and other similar type products are made for painting – not staining. This piece has been painted and you’d never know the leg was broken! Amazing, right!?! After usage of 80, and later on 320 paper, scratches still were visible on the veneer sheet. The issue with sanding veneer is sanding through the veneer so it’s best to be moderate with each step. I need a product that will withstand the wear and tear that those areas see. Hi Denise, great article! « Amazing Non-Stick Bondo & Filler Repairs. (Bondo is the familiar product from 3M.) It’s ready to use right out of the tube. I believe a big reason is the fillers in it that bond to the surface and bond all the ingredients together. I recently had a reader on Facebook post me the exact same thing! Looked great! Ease of Sanding: 2; Ready to Sand: 50 mins; Application: Super easy to apply. …and I find Salvaged Inspirations is a great source of ideas and how-to’s. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I find about a 1:3 ratio of hardener to filler works the best. In any case, it was very helpful! Maybe a drawer corner was knocked off? To reiterate what you also say, how quick the Bondo sets depends on the local temperature, amount of Bondo used, and amount of hardener added. Minwax® Stainable Wood Filler can also be directly topcoated with a clear finish or painted. Do you think that Bondo works better for filling scratches to crate that very smooth to the touch (even before painting) surface? Not only is it smelly, but the fumes will make you high and or give you a headache. I love to share the products I use and enjoy! No worries… I’m learning imperfections like these are EASY to fix! As you say, add the pigment to the Bondo and mix thoroughly before adding the harder. I like to add a black pigment (oil based pigment used in paint stores to color their paint works really well) a coupe of drops goes a long ways. Your email address will not be published. Bondo is smelly, it has a short window when working with it – but it’s amazing. Use as the final fill coat over Bondo Body Filler as needed. However, 3M has come up with Bondo Wood Filler that does accept stain… how exciting! Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions for mixing and application. I like you idea of using paint sticks to create a dam to give a sharp edge. Even when using Bondo outside, I still use a nose/mouth respirator. Glad it worked on your window sill for all these years! If anyone reading this q&a has any suggestions, feel free to chime in. Thanks. Most wood fillers aren’t as smooth as Bondo and some have bits of wood dust in them which make it hard to get a smooth, even fill that doesn’t look dimpled. Any tips on doing that. I have used glass impregnated bondo too. So glad you left me this comment Jeanne… you made my day! Minwax produces a product known as High Performance Wood Filler. but for the rounded corner I think I will use a fine white cardboard to form the rounded area. Thanks for sharing the information. Hi there Lydia! Thank you for sharing! It’s good to know more about furniture repair options. Minwax® High Performance Wood Filler is also effective as a wood adhesive where you can anchor screws and secure loose joints in furniture. It has minimal if any shrinkage and is tough to sand. I could use this trick to restore some of my wooden furniture. PC also makes a Wood epoxy filler. The epoxy filler has a set up time of 5 to 10 minutes to you have to work fast. I’m passionate about furniture painting, photography, writing, and thrift home decor. Any ideas to fix this problem. What a great idea to use bondo, I am refinishing a walnut Queen Anne dining table that has damaged veneer on one corner, I decided to replace one whole strip which is about 8 inches wide and 40 inches long with new veneer but had trouble getting the veneer off and some of the substrate was removed by accident. Elmer's E887Q Stainable Wood Filler, 3.25-Ounce. Make layers of wood glue and sawdust. I sanded it down, painted it and that was in 1985 and the sill still looks great today. Hope this helps. Hi Stanley! Thank You for sharing!!! Keep from freezing. I may try a deglosser instead. I was reading this blog and hoping someone could tell me how to remove the Bondo. As long as you fill in your repair generously, only one application of Bondo is needed. I used Bondo for furniture repair on a table top but it looks shiny under the paint compared to the wood. Question: I have some door moulding that has some damage from my dog – pretty deep scratches in the paint and exposed wood. Mixing Bondo isn’t difficult but I’m not going to lie… it’s a whole lot of smelly! We’ve evaluated a lot of the options and found the best wood filler for staining out there. This hardener reduces the load and also time is taken to repair. Bondo dries in less than 30 minutes and only requires one coat! I removed the wood drawer supports as I needed a higher space between the shelves. Product Details. Help, I’m nodding my head while reading this because I think this has happened to all of us on our first try! I dug out all the rotted section and filled it in with body putty. The standard stainable wood filler is not something I use often, though this test has me reconsidering. Seriously, Bondo has become a game changer when salvaging furniture. Yep, I read about using bondo for wood repair years ago. Pinning is welcome! The red cream hardener is my favorite because it’s easier to see that it has been fully mixed in to the gray filler base. Enter your e-mail so you don't miss a thing! Lydia. I can think of anything, maybe WD40 sprayed heavy plastic or from a rubber raincoat or something cut to size? Mix both together on a clean non-absorbent surface like plastic or glass. Keep you the good work! Make sure to pay attention to these, as you evaluate a good wood fill option fo… Minwax® Stainable Wood Filler is ideal for repairing cracks, small gouges, nail holes, knot holes, and other defects in all types of unfinished indoor and outdoor wood surfaces. Minwax® Stainable Wood Filler is specially formulated to accept Minwax® penetrating wood stains. This stuff is amazing! I'm so happy you dropped by! Love that chippy paint color too. Wood filler is difficult on an outside corner, doesn’t really want to behave and lay like Bondo. « Guest Bathroom Demo | One Room Challenge Week 2, Bathroom Tile Install | One Room Challenge Week 3 ». I’m planning to fill in wood grain on sides of futon. Below our section on reviews, we include an entire section on the features to look for. It’s Amazing stuff! Now what? When sanded it leaves a pink dust everywhere. Bondo and wood filler work amazing for straight or flat surfaces but a fellow friend and furniture painter swears by this Plastic Wood Product Linda. Additional photos or text may be available with my written permission. Your email address will not be published. Thank you! It hardens the remaining wood fibers and gives something for the auto body filler to grab. I’m part way through renovating a decades old chair that my partners Grandpa made. This was a great lesson, as I, and many others I’m sure, have passed up potential glory because of missing chunks! I actually use this product so much I had it as a “subscribe and save’ on Amazon where a tube would automatically ship every month. It strongly bonds to wood as well as almost any rigid surface including ceramics, concrete, metal, and fiberglass. No, I wouldn’t suggest Bondo or regular Wood Filler because neither stain well. Great project btw. Bondo makes Wood Bondo and Auto Bondo and I’ve used both on my furniture. Bondo is a perfect choice for filling in dog scratches on a door. I am trying to figure out what to use for filling scratches on furniture and was not really happy with using wood filler because of it’s grittiness. Do … To fill wood, you need a product that is specifically designed to bend and flex the way wood does. great ideas. Sincerely yours, _________________________________________________________________. I entirely stopped using wood filler a few years ago. 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