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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise the product's excellent color matching and seamless blending with stained wood surfaces, noting it makes repairs virtually invisible. Many appreciate its pliable texture, ease of application, and quick cleanup with a damp cloth—ideal for small holes and scratches. However, a substantial group expresses frustration with its non-hardening formula, expecting traditional wood filler that dries and sands. Some report the putty remains soft indefinitely, calling it impractical for areas needing durability or finishing. Despite this confusion, most customers find it effective for its intended cosmetic purpose.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.rock hard
Would Not RecommendI'd give zero stars if available; bought this on the way home and when I got home opened jar and it was hard as a rock; unable to use even one time
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What's the point?
Would Not RecommendSo, let me start by saying I have always been a fan of Minwax products. They've never let me down. I make small toys from mostly salvaged and recycled wood. Because of my lumber source, I am always filling cracks, nail and screw holes. I bought the Minwax Wood Putty when I saw on the label that it Never Hardens. I took that to mean that it does not harden in the jar. As you know, wood putty's do not have a long shelf life after opening. I was thrilled when I read Never Hardens. I spent an ...
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Minwax Wood Putty. This is a non hardening product meant for finished wood surfaces. If you wanted a pro...
The good stuff
Would RecommendThis putty works great every time.
Wood putty
Would RecommendUsed this brand in the past
Good product.
Would RecommendProduct met my needs. Excellent match.
From Wood Putty Early American Oil-based Wood putty Verified Purchaser
Easy to use and effectively covers fastener holes
Would RecommendThis product is easy to apply and easily covers holes due to finishing nails and staples.
Read directions
Would RecommendGood
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