I need to prime and paint some wood trim that is in a very hot sunny location. Some of the wood is very dried out and checked open.
Does anyone have experience with various fillers that could be used in such a situation? I’m hoping to find the best product for the job.
Thanks!
Replies
I use standard Elmer's Wood Putty, you know, the people that make the school glue. Just follow the directions on the can. You HAVE to prime and paint over it. All it does is fill holes to create a paintable surface. The stuff while crack, shrivel, and even pop out if left unpainted.
In a pinch, I've used wood glue and sawdust, but that may not help you with this situation.
Edited 7/28/2008 1:54 pm ET by arcflash
I like the Minwax system for its price and ease of use.
I googled for minwax and found Wood Hardener for wood in poor condition. Is that what you use?
Wood Hardener is for stiffening soft wood fibers. Its basically a very thin liquid epoxy.
The High Performance Wood Filler is for filling gaps, nail holes, re-building mising wood, etc.
See if you can get this stuff:
http://www.systemthree.com/p_sculpwood_2.asp
I'm currently restoring an old church and I'm using this stuff to repair rotted out sills and trim. would be bombproof for what it sounds like your doing.
BjR
I already use that stuff- I've moved up from the Minwax
someone else was asking what the Minwax wood hardener was. I was just answering him
Sorry Shep...I meant to reply to the OP.
auto body filler, works like a charm.
I'm a fan of Smiths. Nasty, pricey stuff though. Used a lot on wood boats.
http://www.smithandcompany.org/
Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
Thanks for all the suggestions!