16 oz. White Painter's Putty '53'

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Painter's Putty '53'. PAs indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "When used as a filler, Painter's Putty '53' requires 24 to 48 hours to "skin" (surface dry) for paint application. Allow skin to form before painting. Product must be painted to maintain durability for both interior as well as exterior applications.” Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  It appears your husband might have install the product too thick. Wood putty is an on and off material you put it on and scrape / wipe it off . If the materials is put on too heavy you will need to get a metal scraper and scrape it flush then sand ,prime and paint.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP Painter’s Putty ‘53’ is recommend for filling nail holes, dents, and cracks in wood surfaces (wood trim/molding). Based on your commentary indicating: "my husband used wood putty to fill holes in our living room.", it would appear to indicate that that this product was used for drywall/wallboard/plaster repair. This product is not designed or recommended for these types of surfaces, or for applications that require large surface area coverage, sanding or the use of arylic-latex (water-based) primers/paints. For repairs where spreadable product, sanding/fine finishing and standard primer/paint application are required, such as drywall, wallboard, or plaster, we would recommend the use of products like ALEX PLUS Spackling. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information from you regarding your project and to provide you with some additional guidance regarding the removal of the applied DAP Painter’s Putty ‘53’ product, as well as guidance on completing your project with the proper product/s.

A:  Dent with the head of a hammer and use spackle to fill in this case. There should be no reason to have to remove. I would do a test hole first and evaluate.

A:  Wood putty on plasterboard walls? You have to be kidding. It is a lot harder than spackle. By the time you sanded it all the plaster board around it will need putty. Just take a screwdriver and gouge out the putty you will make a bigger hole in the wall. No problem now put in spackle or an equivalent. You need to do this as I guess your husband needs to watch more Tool Time and learn how to do manly things.

A:  Drywall compound for drywall please.

A:  It can for small holes but drywall mud is much better

A:  Not for use with drywall can use drydex

A:  Yes, I did let it set overnight before painting just to be sure.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP Painter’s Putty ‘53’ is designed, labeled and recommend for filling nail holes, dents, and cracks in wood surfaces. This product is not designed or recommended for wall/ceiling (drywall/wallboard) repair applications or for applications that require large surface area coverage. For repairs, where sanding and fine finishing are required, such as drywall and plaster, we would recommend the use of products like ALEX PLUS Spackling. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Test one area first ,results should be fine.

A:  You should prime, putty, then paint.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. For wood repairs where sanding and fine finishing are required and/or where the use of only water based primed/paints are preferred, we would recommend the use of products like Plastic Wood-X Wood Filler or Plastic Wood All-Purpose or . Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.