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Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change Wood Filler, 4 oz., Natural (E912)

Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change Wood Filler, 4 oz., Natural (E912)

Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change Wood Filler, 4 oz., Natural (E912)
$ 5.54

Score By Feature

Based on 1,979 ratings
Easy to clean
9.08
Adhesion
8.70
Easy to use
8.49
Easy to spread
8.28
Value for money
7.68

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Product Description

This purple finish dries to blend in with the wood once it is applied
This material is sandable, stains well, and paints well
This product is only intended for interior use
Water can easily be used to clean up
It's the glue with the orange cap from Elmer's
When it is time to sand, stain or paint, the patented formula goes on purple and dries naturally
This material is good for sanding, painting, and staining
Light Dyers are urged to act
A nontoxic formula that can be used indoors
Designed and built in the United States

Questions & Answers

What is the solution to this water problem?

In the event that there is a crust on your wood filler, you can add a small amount of water and mix thoroughly to get it to Add just the right amount of wax, but don't add too much, as it will dry your wood filler out. You must remember that wood filler may no longer work after being applied and drying for a long period of time.

Are there any odors coming from this?

There is a mild acrylic odor to this product.

What is the clarity of the dried product?

When dry, it will have a somewhat lighter color than the original mix, but no, it will not be

It seems to be re-enforceable. ?

You might break the bond if you drill the wood filler. In the event that you decide to go for it, you can check the area with a smaller drill bit first.

Selected User Reviews For Elmer's Carpenter's Color Change Wood Filler, 4 oz., Natural (E912)

The air is dry
3/5

I cannot make use of it. In mine, the water dried up. When I opened the wood filler (from Amazon previously) I noticed that it was faded and dull and that it needed to be more vibrant. As well as being crumbly, it was a little dry. Here it is with the color it's supposed to be after I added a drop of water. The money was wasted.

Christian Sellers
Christian Sellers
| Nov 10, 2020
In case you want to paint or stain it, this is not the right product
3/5

Our son's bed was damaged during the move, so I bought this to replace it. This wood is hard to work with and crumbled when I tried sanding it. It is also not usable for staining or painting. When I used these furniture markers, it was just like using regular markers on a dry erase board. There weren't any color catching results, they smeared, and they just looked awful when I was done. As opposed to the current condition, I prefer having a crack or a missing piece.

Junior Morrow
Junior Morrow
| Jul 15, 2021
I found it easy to work with since even if you're a beginner like me, you'll enjoy it
4/5

In my apartment, I had to touch up and fill pillars and doors after my dog chewed them after he gave me a surprise of chewing a few around. I purchased this and another color filler from the same brand, and they do the trick. So I didn't have to buy paint to color over it, as the color blended in quite well. I do not know how to work with it since I am not a professional. It dries quite quickly but is not the easiest to handle (since It is recommended to get the Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wipes since they are great for cleaning the area and your hands after using the product. Excellent value for money, and it is possible to work with it even if you are not accustomed to this type of work.

Paityn Soto
Paityn Soto
| Nov 16, 2020
When it is dry, it is easy to see
5/5

As the color changes to tan, you can always be sure the material is cured long enough to sand. It will wash off easily with your finger or putty knife. It is easy to use and quick to The small container keeps it from drying out before you're able to use it up. This is great if you don't use a lot of soap every day!.

Julius Blankenship
Julius Blankenship
| Aug 05, 2021
I bought this to patch a few dents in my built-ins before painting them
5/5

It's a great product. I've found it to be the best wood filler I've ever Using this product you can fill deeper gouges or keep it very thin. It is very easy to smooth, so minimal sanding is required. This is the kind of product I would recommend.

Celine Pennington
Celine Pennington
| Jun 06, 2021
I find it a ELMER's needs to rethink its packaging on this one
3/5

When I tried to use the product, it had already dried out. Additionally, the lid is a pop on/pop off style with no tamper seal. It appears that white glue is the only thing I will allow them to handle.

Davis Hunt
Davis Hunt
| Nov 06, 2020
My recommendation is not to use it
3/5

The product was very thick, very grainy, and not very sticky. Since its texture was so coarse, it was difficult to fill in cracks and counter-wet. A screw that is recessed. My small container was perfect since it tended to dry up very quickly while working on my project. I ended up having to keep stirring it as I worked. It cracked in a number of places when it was applied to the furniture I was repairing. I will not be using this.

Eliezer Park
Eliezer Park
| Jul 12, 2021
A stain won't stay on it for long
3/5

My recommendation would be to choose another brand if you plan to stain the product after use. The color of this wood doesn't match wood well and it is extremely hard to match. It is fine if you paint it, but the product says that it is stain-resistant, but it is.

Langston Downs
Langston Downs
| May 13, 2021

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