- Use to fix, fill or repair interior wood with a hard wood filler
- No shrink, will work on furniture, cabinets, trim and wood floors
- Dry in 2 hours-hard enough to accept nails or screws after drying
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Product Overview
Varathane 12 oz. Wood Filler is designed to make repairs to interior and exterior wood surfaces. It is used to fill gouges and holes in split, damaged or rotted exterior or interior woods. Fills and fixes cracks, scratches, gouges and nail holes on wood furniture, cabinets, trim and wood floors. Varathane Wood Filler provides a quick, no mess and easy way to fix damaged wood. Following application can be sanded, stained, top-coated or painted. Dries hard and will not shrink or crack.
- Use to fix and make repairs to interior and exterior wood surfaces including nail holes in wood, scratches in wood, wood cracks or wood gouges
- Will work on all interior and exterior wood furniture such as table tops, doors, cabinets, molding, trim and wood floors; weather, water and rot resistant
- Use to fix bare, stained or finished interior wood
- Makes wood repairs simple, dries hard and does not shrink, keeping repairs intact
- Apply with a putty knife then sand, carve, stain or paint to match existing finishes
- Effective as a wood adhesive where you can anchor screws and secure loose joints in furniture
- Most repairs dry within 30 minutes
- Cleans up with acetone
- Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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Specifications
Dimensions
Container Size
12 Ounce
Product Depth (in.)
3.38 in
Product Height (in.)
4 in
Product Width (in.)
3.38 in
Details
Base Material
Oil Based
Color Family
Grays
Color/Finish
Gray
Dry to touch (min.)
30 min
Features
No Additional Features
Interior Paint & Stains Product Type
Wood Filler
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Kit
No
Pack Size
1
Paint Tool Product Type
Patching and Repair Product
Paint/Stain Clean Up
Solvent
Patching & Repair Product Type
Wood Restoration
Primer required
No
Product Weight (lb.)
1 lb
Transparency
Solid
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price
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Customer Reviews
Apr 3, 2021
Totally useless crumbly garbage
I followed the directions for mixing and application. Within about 2 minutes the stuff was hard and crumbly, and the part I applied to my project was not filling properly. I took several passes at this trying to mix less at a time. Same results every time.
I’ve been woodworking for over 35 years and this is just junk. I bought it because it was more expensive than the rest on the shelf and I thought that would translate into better results.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 5, 2021
Oh no, that's not what we like to hear! Please give us a call at 800-901-0411 to talk with us further about your experience with Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler. We want to get to the bottom of your experience and try to make things right with you!
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Feb 28, 2021
ruined multiple projects
This stuff has ruined multiple projects of mine now. It is not stainable whatsoever. I followed the instructions extremely carefully and still got horrible looking splotches all over my projects. Do not use this product.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 1, 2021
We hate to hear of your frustrations, Bob, but please know that we're here to help. In order to do so, we'll need more information regarding your application of the Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler. Please consider reaching us at (800) 901-0411 to discuss. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1
Nov 7, 2020
Unusable product
Based upon previous poor ratings, I performed a test of the product before using on my job. As directed, I VERY accurately measured out 1/16 teaspoon of the catalyst and 3 teaspoons of the wood filler (the 1:50 ratio specified on the can label). A timer was started. The outdoor temperature was 57* F, the sky was very cloudy, and the test was performed in the shade away for the sun. The mixture was thoroughly mixed for two minutes. First, the wood filler is too thin and soft to fill a large vertical defect in lumber. I think it will slump and slowly fall out. It is not stiff enough to stay put in a significant hole - only a narrow crack. Second, at seven minutes the wood filler suddenly seized up w/in seconds and turned solid and chunky. The instructions note a 15 minute work time. This product was a total failure and unusable. Do not buy, IMO.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 7, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience, Chuck! We want to hear more about with Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler and try to make things right with you. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411 to talk with us further.
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Jul 3, 2020
Soul crusher!
This product is total garbage in a can. This product completely ruined my day. As Someone Who is new to home repair, it has shaken my confidence to The core. I tried to mix according to the instructions, but it was impossible to get the right mixing ratio. I mixed in the lid as suggested on the can, but it says not to mix what can’t use in 15 mins. It dried in about a minute and a half and it was a total clumpy mess. This product is BAD!!!!!’
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportJul 7, 2020
Oh no! That's not what we like to hear! We want to get to the bottom of your experience with Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler and try to make things right with you. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411 to talk with us further.
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
May 30, 2020
It dries real grainy. Not like Bondo filler but you were out and I needed it the day I bought it,...
It dries real grainy. Not like Bondo filler but you were out and I needed it the day I bought it, as I was out of Bondo filler. Harder to sand out too.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportJun 2, 2020
Thank you for the feedback. Please keep in mind that the Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler will need to be sanded once it is dry as stated on the product label. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
Mar 27, 2020
Garbage
They don't put enough solvent into it, so no matter how you mix it, it never gets creamy enough to work smooth. Since Home Depot doesn't carry the old MinWax variety, I guess I'll have to make my entire purchase at that other box store whenever I (also) need any wood filler.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 30, 2020
Something is amiss here, Matt! Our Varathane High Performance Wood Filler should mix easily to a smooth, workable compound. We need to know more about the issues you experienced using the product to get to the bottom of this. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we want to try to make things right! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Nov 12, 2021
I was originally excited to read on the label that...
I was originally excited to read on the label that it was stainable, but alas, the gray showed right through. It works well to fill and sand, but find a paint to use to match or get creative. The filler part works well and sands nicely, but stain won't match.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 15, 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience and results using our Varathane Wood Filler. While the filler is stainable, the porosity is likely different from the surrounding wood, and you may need to allow a wood stain to penetrate the filler longer before wiping away the excess to ensure a matching stain color. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Nov 10, 2021
Need to stir product. Has a very strong odor fills...
Need to stir product. Has a very strong odor fills well.
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Nov 9, 2021
Needs pigment in the hardener.
Seems like Bondo body filler for cars only the hardener does not have pigment. Without any pigment you can’t tell when the two parts are properly mixed. The two parts should be different colors. This stuff sets fast so you must hurry. Without colored hardener your guessing whether it’s fully mixed when you start to apply it.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 10, 2021
Thank you for reaching out, Fred. We appreciate your feedback about the color and performance of Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler. We will be sure to pass your comments along to the proper teams for review.
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Nov 1, 2021
I had to return the product because I couldn't open...
I had to return the product because I couldn't open the top. The sales associate had to drop the can in the store to open the top.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 1, 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience. If further assistance is needed with Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Filler, please give us a call at 800-901-0411 to talk with us.
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
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