CAULK OR WOOD FILLER pick the right one for your project

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Caulk and wood filler are magical things. They can turn something ugly and amateur-looking into something smooth and gorgeous. Let's compare the two.

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WOOD FILLER Wood filler is used to fill holes in wood. It dries very hard, can be sanded and painted. I love wood filler because it is easy to get a pristine finish.

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I painted one door using one of my old faithful Whizz brand foam rollers and the other door using a Whizzflock flocked mini roller.

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WOOD FILLER WORKS GREAT FOR – fixing holes and gouges in wood, including wood furniture – filling nail holes – filling outer corners of molding and trim

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CAULK Caulk is used to seal any gaps where two surfaces meet. Caulk can be silicone or acrylic. Silicone is waterproof and lasts longer without shrinking or cracking. But it can’t be painted. Acrylic is easy to use, clean up, and can be painted

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CAULK IS GREAT FOR – filling small gaps and cracks – filling any inner corners of moldings – sealing windows and skylights – sealing around bathtubs, sinks, and other bathroom fixtures – sealing around the edge of tile work

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CAULK IS NOT GOOD FOR -filling nail holes and other holes in wood because it will shrink and cause a divot -filling gaps in trim – it would take forever to apply and sand

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But either one in the right situation can be magical!

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