Repairing Wooden Furniture With Bondo All Purpose Filler
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18 Comments
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I'm getting ready to start work on a piece that will require a little work and I may have to give Bondo a try! Thanks for the great tip. The "after" is gorgeous! -
Thanks Holly! If you have any questions about it later on, feel free to give us a shout! -
Yea it does work great. I have used it for years on projects that I plan on painting. Where it really shines is rotten window sills that you don't want to tear out the whole sill for a small rotten edge. I just cut back to good wood and make a cardboard form,fill with Bondo let it cure and trim it to size, sand it and then paint. -
Warren, thank you for sharing such a great idea! I've been eagerly awaiting the release of Bondo's new stainable wood filler. No official release date yet, but I've seen the product first hand and am excited to try it out!
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Way to go you 2! I absolutely LOVE this project of yours. -
Wow, I never would have guessed. When I was in my early 20s (which was obviously only a few years ago!!!) I had a 65 mustang that I worked on and it was probably about 50% Bondo but I never thought to try it on furniture!! Great post! -
Thanks Rhoda V! We met the 3M team at Haven, so I should be giving you credit!
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Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker, the all purpose filler is Ah-Mazing! It's ready for sanding in less than 20 minutes...No more waiting 24 hours! Woo Hoo! Definitely give it a try!
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I'm so glad I read this! I love repairing and repurposing old furniture. Learning about Bondo and it's uses will definately inspire me to do more! Thanks! -
That's greatMylene W! If you run into any questions about the process, feel free to let us know!
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My husband and I have used it to repair wood pecker damage to the outside of our house. Every year the evil bird launches a full scale asault to our house and every year we patch it up. I have never had to replace any of the old bondo patch jobs and this has been going on for six years. Yep evil bird. -
amazing job and wonderful tip! This will come in real handy. Did you get it at the automotive store? -
Amy, that wood pecker and I would have to have words! Marg, thank you for the compliment! I purchased the All Purpose Filler at Lowes!
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thanks for the tip! -
Glad to help Jessica!
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Bondo sounds like a great idea! I went into an auto parts store looking for some to fill the holes in my kitchen remodel doors. The sales guy talked me into using liquid nails, he said he used it repairing his cars! Egads!! what a mess!! Stupid me, I put it it a bunch of holes before testing it first. Liquid nails does NOT sand!!! I had to dig out all the holes I put it in and then start again with wood filler. Should have insisted on the bondo eh?! Lesson learned....the hard way some times :) -
Lynette R We'll learn from your experience with Liquid Nail! Thanks for the tip! You should be able to find the Bondo All Purpose Filler at your local home improvement store. It worked great for us! Just make sure you're using it in a ventilated area! -Matt
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Thanks bunches, I'm done done done with that project and happily enjoying our new kitchen, but hope to remember your tip for future project (of which I'm sure there'll be some)!
