What is the difference between wood putty and wood filler?

• <div><p>When browsing the hardware store, you may wonder about <a href="https://angi.com/articles/wood-putty-vs-filler.htm">wood putty versus wood filler</a>. Wood putty is made with plastic adhesive, whereas wood filler is made from sawdust or wood products. </p><p>The main difference is that people use wood filler to fix the interior portions of wood. Wood putty contains chemicals that could damage the inside of wood, so it's best for exterior sections. If the crack or hole goes into the middle of the lumber, it's the right product for the job.</p></div>

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Q: What is wood filler?

• <div><p>Wood filler is used to fix imperfections or damaged interior sections of wood on items like cabinets, door frames, and even laminate floors or countertops. It contains wood byproducts like sawdust mixed with water or solvent, which helps bind to wood and dry pretty quickly.</p></div>

Q: What if the dirt doesn’t come off the furniture with the vinegar, water, and dish soap mixture?

• <div><p>Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It&rsquo;s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don&rsquo;t risk damaging the finish.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to refinish furniture?

• <div><p>For small, simple pieces that aren&rsquo;t antiques, a professional furniture refinisher can usually refinish a piece in <b>two to three hours</b>, while larger pieces&mdash;like bed frames and full dining sets&mdash;could take <b>several days</b>. Your refinishing professional should be able to give you an estimated timeline for the work before getting started so that you can plan to be without your furniture during the process. Antique furniture might require additional time and take a week or more to refinish, as they require special care to avoid damage.</p></div>

Q: Do repairs include refinishing?

• <div><p>Yes, many services include refinishing as part of the repair process. Confirm with your contractor.</p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in October 2021
Restorers Without Borders did a wonderful job refinishing a dining room table and repairing, refinishing, and re-upholstering 2 dining chairs, 2 side chairs, and an ottoman. Besides being first-rate artisans, they are honest, transparent, and responsive -- a pleasure to deal with at every stage...
Restorers Without Borders
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Reviewed in September 2022
I thought they did excellent work. I had a coffee table, which was pretty marked up, refinished and it looks brand new. I also had a tea cart refinished and stained a different color, which was in pretty bad shape, and it looks really nice.
JV Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent work. Prompt service. Our old chairs perfectly match the table which was not refinished.
Furniture Refinishing
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Reviewed in June 2013
I have nothing but praise for Howard's work theu look absolutely beautiful. It took him a long time to complete it-which helped us with storage cost!
Professional Furniture Services
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Reviewed in June 2025
The work done was beautiful. It was done in a very timely matter. Mr. Donohue was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely use his services again and cannot recommend him more highly.
Dave's Furniture Repair
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Fine Finish Painting llc

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Wolbert Painting And Services

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Packard Residential Services LLC

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Handyman Roy

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Create Marine

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New England Country Rentals

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