Patching/Covering brad nail holes in MDF baseboard

PatentPending · **Joined:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:42 pm **Posts:** 67

I want to patch the brad nail holes in primed MDF baseboards. What product is suggested for this task? I have read suggestions such as wax, auto body compound, caulking, wood putty, and vinyl spackling. Why is one better than the other? Thanks in advance.

Floorguy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:15 pm

Wood filler, or wood putty.

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:40 pm

Bondo for joints and elmers wood fill for holes, sanded of course.

PatentPending · **Joined:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:42 pm **Posts:** 67

Thank you, gentlemen.

PatentPending · **Joined:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:42 pm **Posts:** 67

I bought Elmer's Wood Filler in White and it works fantastic for the holes. I'm still not sure how the bondo is applied though.

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:31 pm

I use a metal spatula thats wider than the base ...unless you got 10" base. Ya still gots to sand it smooth anyway.

Floorguy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:31 am

floormeintucson wrote:

I use a metal spatula thats wider than the base ...unless you got 10" base. Ya still gots to sand it smooth anyway.

I always paint it before I put it up. A little touch up if needed.

Bondo? I guess in arid Arizona, things dry up and crack.
Bondo, what a mess and time waster.

Exquisite Flooring · **Posted:** Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:28 pm

we use drywall mud (sanded smooth of course) doesnt shrink like caulk

PatentPending · **Joined:** Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:42 pm **Posts:** 67

How about the elastomeric caulks? They are touted to be very flexible in varying temperature.

Floorologist · **Posted:** Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:09 pm

PatentPending wrote:

How about the elastomeric caulks? They are touted to be very flexible in varying temperature.

Exactly. A lot cleaner application also.

Patching/Covering brad nail holes in MDF baseboard

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