How to repair a hole on a wood surface
Refresh your house with a fresh coat of paint. Make sure to repair any holes in your wood surfaces first.
For best results:
Refer to our how-to for step-by-step techniques.
Tools & supplies
- Ladder
- Patching Material
- Protective Apparel
- Putty Knife
- Rags
- Sandpaper (100, 220 Grit)
- Vinyl Gloves
Step-by-step process
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Remove any final dust or debris from the finished repair.
