Testing Pine Wood Filler

Test Review

For filling holes in wood using various methods, we have ranked what we think is best based on three criteria: appearance, texture, and ease of use.

Let's see how we ranked them.

• 1st Place: Latex Glue

  We ranked latex glue as number one. Because the glue is white and mixed with pine sawdust, it results in a color that is closest to the natural wood. The application process has a few steps as you need to mix the latex glue with sawdust. Additionally, the latex glue dries slowly and requires setting time, but this also allows for adjustments while waiting for the glue to dry.

  
  

• 2nd Place: Hot Glue

  Hot glue mixed with sawdust provides the smoothest texture. Because hot glue has a hard texture, the filling is dense and can be sanded to a smoother finish than latex glue. However, the hot glue darkens the color of the sawdust, so the resulting color of the fill is not as seamless as it could be. The application is also not very easy because you have to work quickly as the hot glue dries very fast, and it cannot be corrected after the glue has dried.

  
  

• 3rd Place: Wood Putty

  Wood putty comes in many shades and you can also mix the colors yourself, which allows you to get a color that is reasonably close to the wood. It is the easiest to use because you just squeeze the putty to fill the hole. However, the smoothness is not very good. The putty dries slowly, is softer than the actual wood, and has a rough texture.

  
  

• 4th Place: Wooden Dowel

  Because the wooden dowel has a color that is clearly different from our pine wood, it is very easy to see the filled spot. After sanding, the edge of the dowel can be clearly felt, making this the least smooth finish. The application is not difficult; you just use latex glue, insert the dowel to fill the hole, and wait for the glue to dry. After that, use a saw to cut off the excess dowel and sand the surface.