Stainable Wood Filler

Minwax Stainable Wood Filler is an absolute game-changer for anyone doing woodwork, refinishing furniture, or fixing damaged trim. I’ve used it on everything from nail holes and gouges to deeper cracks in hardwood—and it blends in beautifully. Why I swear by it: • Super easy to work with — Smooth, creamy texture makes it a breeze to apply and shape. Dries fast and sands down like a dream—no crumbling, no fuss. • Actually stainable — Unlike other fillers that end up looking like blotchy plastic, this one takes stain really well. I used it with Minwax stain and it blended in almost seamlessly. • Versatile — Works on indoor and outdoor projects, softwoods and hardwoods. I’ve used it on baseboards, floors, and even a vintage table restoration. It never lets me down. • Strong and durable — Once it cures, it’s rock solid. No shrinkage, cracking, or weird texture changes after staining or sealing. Pro tip: Let it dry completely before sanding and staining—patience pays off with a perfect finish.

A woodpecker pecked a bunch of holes in the stained cedar on our porch post. Since I don't know if/when said woodpecker is coming back, I felt that patching the holes was the best course of action for now. This stuff works great. Easy to apply and work with. It is slightly dry but very workable. It dries hard, and I was able to scrap it down then sand it with no issues. It took the stain fairly well. Unless you know about the repair, from any normal viewing distance, you can't even tell I had to repair the boards at all. This even filled in (with two applications) and pretty substantial hole and held up well with no shrinkage. I can't comment on drying time as I gave all of it a few days, and even when I did the two applications, it was 24 hours apart.

Packaging is the weak point of this particular version of the product. After opening it and using it for the first time, the filler seems to harden up a bit in the nozzle. I had to run a wire down the nozzle hole to get it to flow again with each use that was more than a half-hour after last use. I also tried to knead the tube before use, but that didn't seem to help since the tube is so stubby. I have not used this product in a larger package, but I suspect if you could get it out of a can you could stir it before each use. The filler had a somewhat gritty texture, so you have to apply it and work it with as few strokes as possible, as it will smooth out -- don't worry or fuss with it too much after applying it though because it will lose any smoothness you achieved. Also suspicious that the packaging issues may have contributed to the gritty texture. The product sands out well and takes stain OK as far as wood filler goes -- not as good as real wood but better than Minwax High Performance Wood Filler.

When i bought this, the bigger size was only a few dollars more for twice the size. A no trainer to get the bigger one. This is great for the home owner that needs to fill in screw holes, etc. Granted, you will need to put dye to match.

We've been restoring an old house with cedar plank siding. This product is perfect for filling all sizes of gaps and critter holes.

This has a screw lid and a tip to cut off, but if you use a bit, it won't dispense easily after a week and is unussable after two weeks. Even jamming a paper clip into opening doesn't work. Comes out showing sticky paste on it but it's too viscous to make i tout the nozzle. This is even with putting lid on very tight. So, only use this if planning on going through it all in a day or two. I had the same problem with the larger 8oz size and won't make that mistake again since I wasted 7.5 oz of it. As for the filler, it's great for filling but is really porous so drinks in lots of stain to be darker than the surrounding wood. I put a very light coat of shellac (25/75 shellac/alcohol, maybe 0.25 lb cut) over the porous filler and then the stain came out just right. So filler is very stainable and stains darker than intended, and it's useless if storing over a week, just throw it away and only buy what you need. Bright side is that it does fill and is stainable at least once, so I give it 3 stars for that.

This wood filler has been an excellent choice for my various DIY projects. This filler works well for both interior and exterior applications, making it highly versatile. Its consistency is easy to work with, allowing for smooth application and filling of cracks, holes, and other imperfections in wood surfaces. One of the standout features is its stainability. Once the filler dries and is sanded, it takes stain very well, blending seamlessly with the surrounding wood. This ability to match the color of the wood after staining is a significant advantage, ensuring a professional-looking finish. The only minor downside is that it can be slightly harder to sand compared to other fillers, but this is a small trade-off for its excellent durability and finish quality. This filler is a top-notch product for any DIYer looking to achieve high-quality wood repairs. Its versatility, ease of use, and excellent staining properties make it a highly recommended choice for both indoor and outdoor woodworking projects.

This product does not take stain well. Area I stained was many shades darker than the surrounding wood. Makes sense. How would it absorb stain as well as naturally porous wood. Then I mixed my stain with the filler before applying. So far so good although the filler did not turn nearly as dark as the stain. when it dries and I have sanded off excess I will let you know the result..if I can remember. I'm guessing it is best to find a filler that is formulated so you can mix stain into it but even then you'll have to experiment with different stands for the filler until you get a good match. Recently bought the squeeze tube version of this and it worked extremely well. I enclosed a picture that covered up cracks almost a quarter an inch thick almost perfectly. Don't know how to explain it.

The product is partially dried up in the tube and is very hard to work with.

Excellent product! Works flawlessly. Dries quickly and sands smoothly. Once sanded properly and either stained or finished, it doesn’t show.

Arrived hard as a rock. Useless. Product might have been good if I ever got to use it

Item is good enough to fill small holes and dents. Very easy to work with

Me gusto, tiene fibras de madera, pero su grano no es tan fino, por lo que no sirve para pequeños detalles. Es facil de lijar, y se puede entintar