How to best fill holes in drawer face to install new hardware?
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Lisa Volker
I like to up cycle old furniture and sometimes need to change out the hardware for a different size. My problem is that whatever product or technique I use to fill the old holes, they always seem to be noticeable. I have tried a few different brands of wood filler, water putty, tried filling the hole with a dowel so the filler doesn't shrink later--of course I sand whatever product to surface level, but the holes always seem to leave a ghost image...maybe I am too picky, but are then any hints or tricks?
3 answers
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If you are painting you should be able to get a smooth repairs using wood filler and sanding. It may take a few applications due to minor shrinking. For stain grade, I would try to find hardware that has the same hole spacing. It may take a little leg work but be worth it in the long run.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 08, 2013
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If there is an unseen area on the furniture that you can sand a bit off of, there is a technique that my mother taught me. Collect the sanded off wood, mix it with a bit of varnish and fill the holes with it as it allows the color to match as exact as you can get. You can also use that mixture to cover over wood fillers once they dry.
Therese C
on Sep 08, 2013
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back plates can also be used to hide the old holes. http://www.home-style-choices.com/kitchen-cabinet-knobs-and-pulls.html the link above shows just one style...there are dozens out there.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 09, 2013
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