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Wood Putty Early American Oil-based Wood putty

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Putty Early American Oil-based Wood putty

4.0
644
Review
 4 out of 5
644 Reviews


71% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The wood putty was easy to apply and effectively filled small imperfections, with a good color match. However, some users reported issues with the putty not drying or hardening properly, making it difficult to work with. Additionally, the putty was described as too dry and crumbly straight from the container, requiring extra effort during application.

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644 Customer Reviews

Great

It covered a hole in floor and no one c an tell.

August 8, 2025
From Wood Putty Red Mahogany Oil-based Wood putty Verified Purchaser
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Not impressed

Would Not Recommend

It never dries but dries up pretty fast in the bottle. The putty stays putty so the directions say to put it on after the finish. Well, the the nail holes after the finally coat are not deep enough for the putty to stick, plus it doesn't dry. But in the bottle it will dry up in a few months even with the lid tight. I used wood filler on the next boards and it worked much better.

August 8, 2025
From Wood Putty Natural Pine Oil-based Wood putty Verified Purchaser
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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for your review, as per the label the Wood Putty is a non hardening product and is meant to be used on finished pieces of wood. If you hav...

MINWAXAugust 11, 2025

MINWAX

Not for use above 75°

Would Not Recommend

Poor temperature characteristics

July 29, 2025
From Wood Putty Walnut Oil-based Wood putty Verified Purchaser
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Response from MINWAX

We apologize if you had an issue when using our product. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us di...

MINWAXJuly 30, 2025

MINWAX

Bad product

Would Not Recommend

What is the point of a non hardening putty? I never write reviews but this ruined our project and we had to spend hours digging it out of cracks and screw holes. We also used it on a finished cabinet that had a gouge. We removed it the best we could, but I’m now wondering if anything will adhere to it to actually repair it. I do not understand how a wood putty that does not harden and isn’t sandable can be used for anything. Please explain.

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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for your review of the Wood Putty. This is a non hardening product which is indicated on the label. It is meant to be used on finished pi...

MINWAXJuly 9, 2025

MINWAX

Minwax putty

Would Not Recommend

Got to a job with product, upon opening it was dried out and unusable. Looks like it’s been on the shelf a long time.

June 18, 2025
From Wood Putty Colonial Maple Oil-based Wood putty Verified Purchaser
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Response from MINWAX

We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please either reach out to your local Lowe’s store or call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 fo...

MINWAXJune 20, 2025

MINWAX