Round 2- What do you other pros use to putty nail holes prior to painting? - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

vandyandsons · 04-21-2009, 05:25 PM

I am talking about trim now...

I use glazing putty mixed with powder durabond.

I make a ball with the glazing putty and roll it around in a bag of durabond. I work the powder into the putty ball to dry it out and take off the "stickyness"

Works like a champ for me.

DRC · 04-21-2009, 05:33 PM

I do the same but use pumice instead of durabond.

rbsremodeling · 04-21-2009, 05:57 PM

a wet sponge. It shrinks the holes around the nail and it disappears

vandyandsons · 04-21-2009, 06:08 PM

rbs,

i have no idea what you are talking about, please explain

neolitic · 04-21-2009, 06:09 PM

I like Fast'N Final, it swells a tad
when it dries, and just a swipe or
two and it's sanded.

rbsremodeling · 04-21-2009, 06:11 PM

You sink the nail a bit further than normal with the nail punch. You wipe the area around the nail with a wet sponge. The wood closes up around the nail. Nail disappears. Works good with pine

gallerytungsten · 04-21-2009, 07:07 PM

I use the MH Ready Patch, but I may try the glazing putty with Durabond.

WisePainter · 04-21-2009, 07:15 PM

Crawford's Putty.

Mellison · 04-21-2009, 07:31 PM

Elmers Wood putty.
Dries fast, sands easy, no shrinky.

ModernStyle · 04-21-2009, 07:47 PM

spackle or wood filler, if I use wood filler I will usually mix a little water in it to make it easier to work with.

vandyandsons · 04-21-2009, 07:57 PM

I like glazing putty with durabond because it saves an additional trip to the surface because it doesnt shrink causing a 2nd time around and there is no sanding needed.

Literally, just plug up the hole and wipe with your finger. One application, No sanding at all. I've tried most other ways and this to me was the fastest and cleanest.

We used to use the "shrink free spackle" on big production jobs. The only problem was, it shrank too much. My foreman thought it was unacceptable to have to run it with a 2nd application of spackle so he says "pile it on once." That filled the hole alright, but the apprentices were sanding forever.

We switched to the glazing/durabond and startedmaking crazy time with fantastic quality.

StefanC · 04-21-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellison

Elmers Wood putty.
Dries fast, sands easy, no shrinky.

That's what we've been using lately with great results.

antnepi · 04-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Elmers wood putty works the best for me. it works better when it dries out a little IMO.

Dustyrose · 04-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Play Dough

Mr. Mike · 04-21-2009, 11:13 PM

I always give two prices for this one a High price for Elmers Wood putty and one cheaper price for the painters putty method.

Dave Mac · 04-22-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WisePainter

Crawford's Putty.

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Dave Mac · 04-22-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mike

I always give two prices for this one a High price for Elmers Wood putty and one cheaper price for the painters putty method.

Frankawitz · 04-22-2009, 07:24 AM

Painters Putty

that's what it was made for, glazing leaves oil spots and takes longer to dry.

We Fix Houses · 04-22-2009, 07:43 AM

Most of my work is remodeling / repair and I paint most of it. The customer is going to look at the work pretty closely. I use Durhams Rock Hard Wood Putty. Mixes easy and dries in 45 min. Touch it with some #80 or #100, done. No dimples.

Additions, larger work I've used latex painters putty in a ball. But not doing those now. I go into McMansions and see dimples all over the trim. I heard about Crawford's on these forums and would use it for the next med sized job. I can get it at SW.

waynec · 04-22-2009, 08:09 AM

I'm with Vandy. We use glazing and mix it with plaster of paris. This dries it out for ease of use but also prevents it from shrinking. Works great for us.