For larger holes, you’ll need to use a plug of wood or sawdust along with wood filler to make the repair. Q: How thick can wood filler be applied? You can generally apply wood filler to a ...

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...

If the burn extends into the wood, the hole must be filled. Colored wood putty is often used for filler. Minwax makes a line of these putties in common furniture colors such as walnut, cherry and ...