How to Fill Large Holes in Wood

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Gather your materials.. Glue craft sticks together to cover the hole.. Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue.

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1

Gather your materials.

Step 1

Gather your materials.

2

Glue craft sticks together to cover the hole.

Step 2

Glue craft sticks together to cover the hole.

3

Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue.

Step 3

Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue.

4

Mix your wood filler using a craft stick and a disposable paper plate.

Step 4

Mix your wood filler using a craft stick and a disposable paper plate.

5

Apply the wood filler to the craft sticks to fill the hole.

Step 5

Apply the wood filler to the craft sticks to fill the hole.

6

Let the filler dry for 1 hour before using 120-grit sandpaper on it.

Step 6

Let the filler dry for 1 hour before using 120-grit sandpaper on it.

7

Use a cloth to clean the wood and remove the dust.

Step 7

Use a cloth to clean the wood and remove the dust.

8

Place a sheet on the floor or on your work surface before you prime.

Step 8

Place a sheet on the floor or on your work surface before you prime.

9

Apply a primer to the wood.

Step 9

Apply a primer to the wood.

10

Give the primer 3 hours to fully dry.

Step 10

Give the primer 3 hours to fully dry.

11

Apply the first coat of paint to the wood.

Step 11

Apply the first coat of paint to the wood.

12

Give the first coat 2 to 3 hours to completely dry.

Step 12

Give the first coat 2 to 3 hours to completely dry.

13

Apply the second coat of paint to the wood.

Step 13

Apply the second coat of paint to the wood.

14

If you decide to apply another coat, follow the process again.

Step 14

If you decide to apply another coat, follow the process again.

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