Customer Reviews for Varathane 12 oz. High Performance Wood Filler

Good stuff. Really works.

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It did not take the stain. At all. And it was Varathane stain.

Not as good as Mimi Wax high performance wood filler

One of the most frustrating items I’ve used. It starts too “dry” in can, cures during 2 min mix time and is a general failure on a fairly simple task. When wood rot is in an upper story window that is fixed window that means you are on a ladder up high, not easy in the first place. Then a product that just can’t make it from mix on 2nd floor and climb to upper window before curing … crickey! A nerve racking period. Now likely have to carve out this stuff while on ladder, even less fun!

The instructions tell you to mix in the hardener for two minutes. If you do this, you will not be able to use the filler at all because it has already become too rubber-like. You must put the hardener in, mix it for a few seconds, then start applying. Even then, you don't have much time until the mix becomes a crumbly mess. You must be prepared to mix in hardener and apply right away with no corrections. Wait two days to sand. Try Min Wax wood filler instead--it's better.

Easy to mix. I used a small scale but it’s not really necessary. Mix (15 secs) and use fast if you are in the heat like I was as it will dry very fast. Once it starts to dry (1 min or so) you can no longer use it. Other than that it worked great for some rotted out plywood corners in my camper storage box!

Total junk. Don’t waste your money. It was too dry and did not adhere properly. Not a mixing agent problem. Poor texture and quality from the factory.

It’s a 2 part epoxy type of filler. Great for rotted wood that needs repair before paint. Wear gloves. Mixing ratio is difficult. First attempt set up on me 5min instead of 15min. Mix small amounts and works fast. Spreads smooth at first, but gets chunky as it sets up.

This stuff works. Only take what you need as it sets up in a few minutes

I had some fairly large voids in the windmills on my basement. Being impatience I mixed up what was probably too large a batch and eyeballed the 50 to 1 hardener, maybe used too much or something. Mixed thoroughly and did not managed to get any on the windowsill before it started to dry and became unworkable. Lesson learned , headed back to the store for the Durhams , probably better suited for someone of my skill set..

I could not use it because it was all dried out when I first opened the can.

The mix ratio is difficult to figure out, so it either dries too fast or doesn’t dry at all. If you don’t choose to stain it, it looks like grey bondo not wood, and it smells toxic for days. This is NOT good for a small or fast diy project, this is for large more professional jobs, in a well ventilated work space, look for something easier to use!

Hardens and looses workability within less than five minutes at 80 degrees. Absolutely worthless.

Excellent material varathane

Product must have been sitting around for a while.Separated in can .Solid on top liquid on the bottom.hard to mix up.Set up in minutes not the 15 like it said.Yes i followed the directions and also mixed small batches

Excellent product that I'd buy again. Must work expeditiously after hardener added. Goes on easily, adheres well and drys fast. Must work expeditiously after hardener added. Sanding provides a smooth hard surface that took added screws securely the next day. Putting on in layers in thick spots (>1/4-3/8 thick) is important as overly thick areas can stay soft for extended period. The consistency of the material allows it to go onto vertical surfaces without sagging or running. Only issue for me was estimating 50:1 filler:hardener ratio. One application dried too quickly, while one was prolonged. Got better with experience with product.

It’s not obvious when you buy it but this substance is GRAY! in color. The only wood it’s going to match is driftwood. Mixing the hardener in correctly is very tricky. I never got a working time of more than 4 minutes. I gave up on it. Do yourself a favor and buy another product. I hope to return the unused portion for credit.

This wood filler is pricey but it works real good you better use small amount as it does dry fast. Greet stuff!

Mixed together per directions. Started applying on a vertical patch but was too thin to stay in place without dropping.... but as I was molding the thin paste, the rest of the material mixed in the bucket hardened and became crumbly. All within 5 minutes of mixing (contrary to the 15 min working time stated in directions). Total disaster. Any other wood filler brand works better - best option is WoodEpox but even Miniwax or DAP wood filler is way better (and cheaper!)

relatively easy to work with, but getting the right proportion of filler and hardener takes some trial and error. go easy with the hardener. Too much and it will harden very fast before having time to apply. Multiple thin coats is the key to sucess.

It's a great product but not for the application I needed.