How do I fix a hole in my deck?
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Wood filler is not suitable for repairing major structural damage.
- Clean the damaged area with a stiff brush to remove any loose paint or rotted wood.
- Apply a deck cleaner to the area if the wood is unfinished.
- Scoop some wood filler out of its tub with a putty knife.
- Scrape the filler into a hole with the putty knife.
Hereof, how do I repair a hole in my deck?
Fill unsightly cracks or holes in your pressure-treated wood deck with wood filler.
- Remove any loose splinters from the areas to be patched, using a utility knife, a putty knife or sandpaper.
- Clean the areas to be patched to remove dirt, residue and stains and to ensure proper adhesion of the wood filler.
| Product Name | Rating | Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Abatron WoodEpox Replacement Compound Wood Filler | 4.6 | Check Price |
| 2. Donald Durhams Rockhard Water Putty Wood Filler | 4.8 | Check Price |
| 3. Elmer's E887Q Stainable Wood Filler | 4.1 | Check Price |
| 4. J-B Weld 8257 KwikWood Epoxy Putty Wood Filler | 4.5 | Check Price |
Beside this, how do you fill a hole in a wood deck?
To fill holes in wood decking the easy way, use wood putty. Use a putty knife to fill each hole with putty. Try to keep the wood putty even with the surface of the deck. Allow the putty to dry, then sand it smooth and stain it the same color as the deck.
When the cost of repairs starts to get close to the cost of replacing the entire deck, you should consider replacing the whole thing. Even decking materials that are structurally sound are still old, and you may have to replace them anyway in just a few years.