1. How to Repair a Hole on an Exterior Wood Surface | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to repair a hole on a home exterior wood surface with this guide from Behr Paint.

  3. how to repair a hole on a wood surface, how to repair an exterior hole, how to repair a hole, exterior wood surface hole, wood surface hole, repair a wood hole

  4. Repairing a hole on a wood surface doesn't have to be scary when Behr Paint is your guide. Our step by step, easy to follow instructions make the project simple and easy to accomplish. Use Behr's recommended tools and you're sure to get the job done right.

  5. Using 100-grit sandpaper, lightly sand any raised or rough edges around the hole. Remove any dust or debris from the area with a lightly water-dampened rag.

  6. Using a putty knife, spread a thin layer of patching material into the hole. Allow it to dry.

    TIP: To create an even surface, always smooth out (feather) the patching material 1”–2” beyond the repaired area.

  7. Use 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the patched area and make it even with the surface.

    TIP: If shrinking of the patching material occurs, lightly sand and clean the area and apply additional layers of patching material as needed.

  8. Remove any final dust or debris from the finished repair.

  9. How to Repair a Hole on a Wood Surface

  10. Learn how to repair holes on exterior wood surfaces.
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  25. Step 1
  26. Using 100-grit sandpaper, lightly sand any raised or rough edges around the hole. Remove any dust or debris from the area with a lightly water-dampened rag.
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  30. Step 2
  31. Using a putty knife, spread a thin layer of patching material into the hole. Allow it to dry. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To create an even surface, always smooth out (feather) the patching material 1”–2” beyond the repaired area.
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  35. Step 3
  36. Use 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the patched area and make it even with the surface. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> If shrinking of the patching material occurs, lightly sand and clean the area and apply additional layers of patching material as needed.
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  40. Step 4
  41. Remove any final dust or debris from the finished repair.
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