Instructions / Assembly

• All Plastic Wood filler can be sanded, painted and stained.
• Sanding—Once cured, the filled surface should be sanded
flush to remove the excess and leave a smooth finish.
Allow to dry approximately 2 to 6 hours for shallow fills and
36 hours for deeper fills.
Wood filler will change color from pink to natural to indicate
the surface is ready to be sanded. Sand with medium-grit
sandpaper.
• Painting + Staining (required for all exterior surfaces)—make
sure to paint, stain (with a solid color stain) or otherwise seal
your final project.
Repaired surfaces can be painted with latex-based paint
immediately after sanding, or after 12 hours using an oil-
based paint.
• Before the product cures—use a wet paper towel or rag to
clean areas around the repair for a clean look.
• After Plastic Wood cures—use sandpaper to remove any
excess residue.
• Reseal tightly with lid after each use.
Finishing Clean-Up
When placing a screw into a cured Plastic Wood repair, always
pre-drill a pilot hole to avoid placing too much stress on the
patch.
Plastic Wood should not be used to repair flexible surfaces.
The color of the wood filler in the tube does not reflect the cured
color as it will dry slightly darker.
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For trim with fine detail and/or rounded edges, sanding
sponges with beveled edges can help you sand more precisely
and achieve virtually invisible repairs.
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