DAP® PLASTIC WOOD-X ™ All Purpose Wood Filler with DRYDex® Dry Time Indicator goes on pink and dries natural for an invisible repair. It is a high quality, latex-based wood filler formulated to create a surface and body that looks and acts like real wood. It can be used to repair cracks, gouges, holes and other surface defects on furniture, woodwork, molding, cabinets, paneling, plywood, windows, doors and painted surfaces. This easy-to-use filler is low in odor and cleans up with water. The thick, knife-grade formula can be molded and sculpted making it ideal for corners, vertical and unsupported surfaces. It offers easy handling by spreading smoothly and evenly. When dry, DAP PLASTIC WOOD-X All Purpose Wood Filler can be sanded, cut, planed, drilled, nailed or screwed, stained and painted. It is shrink, crack and crumble resistant and provides strong nail and screw anchoring. Interior/exterior use.
Surface must be clean, dry and free of dirt, oil and loose material. De-gloss surface if necessary for best adhesion.
Surface, wood filler and air temperature should be above 40F.
If staining, test wood filler with desired stain on scrap wood before filling to ensure desired stain color. Stain before filling with wood filler, then use stain to develop desired final finish.
Stir product with putty knife before application.
Apply wood filler into area to be filled. Press firmly into place using a putty knife or tool.
Avoid overspreading filler on surrounding surfaces. Overfill slightly to allow for sanding and settling. Most repairs require just one fill. Larger and deeper holes may require more than one application.
For larger and deeper holes, apply thin layers to build up thick sections. Allow wood filler to dry before applying next layer.
Allow to dry thoroughly before sanding: approximately 2 to 6 hours for shallow fills up to 1/8” and 36 hours for deeper fills 1/4” and over. Sand with medium sandpaper.
May be painted with latex-based paint immediately after sanding, or after 12 hours if using an oil-based paint.
Exterior applications and applications subject to water exposure must be sealed with a waterproof coating.
Exterior applications must be coated with latex or oil-based paint or solid color stain.
If wood is to be stained, stain before filling with wood filler. Then use stain to develop desired final finish.