We put up some wooden wainscoting (beadboard) and now its time to fill the nail holes in prep for painting...

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what should we use, caulk or wood putty? Thanks, Kelly

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Nichter's Home Services Corp on Dec 10, 2011
caulk wll shrink and not hide the holes, just makes them look "different" You can use a wood filler or a spackle.

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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Dec 10, 2011
When painting the wood, we like to use Minwax wood filler in the toothpaste tube. Never use caulk and the putty will also shrink. Great picture you have! Best, Charles

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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on Dec 10, 2011
Yes, either use the wood putty or shrink-free spackle to fill the holes.

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Seidman Paperhanging on Dec 16, 2011
I like to use hot mud, it dosen't shrink & dries quickly

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Janice on Jan 11, 2024

Yes to wood putty.

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Dee on Jan 11, 2024

I like Elmers Wood filler.

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Betsy on Jan 11, 2024

Hi Kelly: You could use wood putty, but be sure it says that it's paintable on the can.

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Redcatcec on Jan 12, 2024

Use the wood putty to avoid shrinkage when it dries.

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