How to fill holes

Filling holes in wood is an every day event but done badly can be very noticeable.

There are several types of wood filler:

Hard wax blocks Wax Filler Sticks are used on bare wood to fill small holes and mitres. Soften a small piece between the thumb and fingers to produce a stiff putty before pushing into the hole with the tip of a pointer or old screwdriver. Clean off before applying finish.

Softer Wax Block Retouch crayons - Can be rubbed over a polished wood surface to fill small worm holes. Always buff off excess with a soft Polishing Cloth.

Two part Filler Wood Rebuilder - Consists of resin and hardener to repair larger holes and damaged components. Two part filler can be moulded, worked by tool or painted out to resemble grain pattern.

Paste Wood Filler is suitable for general repairs on bare wood up to a hole size of around 6mm.

All of the above fillers can have their colour adjusted by the addition of Finney’s Powder Dry Colour pigment.