Which Selleys wood putty do you need, and how do you choose?
There are three products in the Selleys wood putty range, and despite sitting under the same heading they are not close substitutes for one another. One is for interior wood repairs, one is a linseed oil-based putty for marine, automotive and industrial work, and one is for restoring the appearance of timber surfaces. Choose by where the repair lives and what it has to endure, not by which putty is nearest to hand.
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What this category covers
This is the wood putty section of putty and fillers. Putties are worked by hand or with a putty knife rather than gunned from a cartridge, which is what makes them suit the shaped, small-area repairs common in timber work — a nail hole, a chipped edge, a glazing rebate.
How to choose
Interior timber repairs
Selleys Plastic Wood repairs and restores wood surfaces, is easy to use and dries quickly, and is described specifically for interior wood repair. Take that qualifier seriously: an interior-rated product on an outdoor surface is being asked to handle moisture cycling and UV exposure it was not formulated for, and the failure shows up as the repair lifting or discolouring rather than as an immediate problem.
Restoring the look of a timber surface
Selleys Woodfilling Putty fills cracks and holes for a smooth finish, with the aim of restoring the natural appearance of a wooden surface. Where Plastic Wood is framed as a repair product, this one is framed around finish — the choice when the timber is going to be seen rather than covered.
Marine, automotive and industrial work
Selleys Special Putty is a superior linseed oil-based putty described for marine, automotive and industrial repairs. It is the outlier in this section, and the linseed oil base is why: it is a traditional putty chemistry rather than a modern filler, which is what suits it to glazing and heavy repair work rather than to cosmetic timber patching.
When a filler suits the job better than a putty
If the defect is larger than a nail hole or a small crack, or if the surface is exposed to the weather, a wood filler may be a better fit than a putty. Two are catalogued under wall filler:
- No More Cracks Wood Filler — for repairing furniture, doors and other wood surfaces, and it can be painted.
- No More Cracks Exterior Wood Filler — weather-resistant and easy to sand, for outdoor repairs.
The exterior product is the one to note. Nothing in the wood putty range above is described as weather-resistant, so if the timber is outside, that is the entry to compare against.
The products in this range
- Selleys Plastic Wood — repairs and restores wood surfaces, easy to use, dries quickly, for interior wood repair.
- Selleys Woodfilling Putty — fills cracks and holes in timber for a smooth finish that restores the natural look of the surface.
- Selleys Special Putty — superior linseed oil-based putty for marine, automotive and industrial repairs.
Common questions
What is the difference between Plastic Wood and Woodfilling Putty?
Plastic Wood is described as repairing and restoring wood surfaces, easy to use and quick-drying, for interior wood repair. Woodfilling Putty is described around finish — filling cracks and holes for a smooth result that restores the natural beauty of the timber.
Can I use Plastic Wood outside?
It is described for interior wood repair. For outdoor timber, No More Cracks Exterior Wood Filler is the product described as weather-resistant.
What is Special Putty for?
It is a superior linseed oil-based putty described for marine, automotive and industrial repairs, which puts it in a different class from the two interior timber products.
Which one can I paint over?
Of the products named on this page, No More Cracks Wood Filler is the one explicitly described as paintable. Check the individual product pages for the others before assuming a finish will take.
Should I use a putty or a filler?
Putties are hand-worked and suit small, shaped repairs in timber. Fillers cover larger cracks and holes and are the better option where the repair is big or exposed — see wall filler.
Why does this page not show the whole range?
The listing on the live category page is generated in the browser and was not captured in the source behind this page. The three products above are the ones the live sitemap lists under this path.
What is Selleys Woodfilling Putty and what is it used for?
Selleys Woodfilling Putty is a linseed oil-based wood filler available in a 450g tub in Honey Oak color for interior and exterior use. It is specifically designed for glazing wooden sashes and stopping nail holes.
How do you clean up uncured Selleys Woodfilling Putty?
Methylated spirits can be used to help remove uncured Selleys Woodfilling Putty, while cured product can be removed by sanding. Kerosene, turps, or other materials should not be used to work the putty.
When can Selleys Woodfilling Putty be painted, and what type of paint should be used?
For best results, Selleys Woodfilling Putty should be painted between 2-4 weeks after application. An oil-based undercoat should be applied first, followed by a top coat of either water- or oil-based paint.
What is the product code and pack size for Selleys Woodfilling Putty in Honey Oak?
Selleys Woodfilling Putty in Honey Oak comes in a 450g tub with the product code 9300697118806.
What is Selleys Special Putty and what sizes is it available in?
Selleys Special Putty is a traditional linseed oil-based window glazing putty for interior and exterior use, available in natural color in 450g and 2kg pack sizes. It is recommended for glazing wooden sashes and stopping nail holes.
Are there any finishes or surfaces that Selleys Special Putty should not be used with?
Selleys Special Putty is not recommended for use with timber stains, timber oils, or clear varnish finishes in exterior applications since these do not provide sufficient weathering protection. It is also not suitable for heat-absorbing glass or metal-framed windows.
What should be used instead of Selleys Special Putty for large glass panes?
For glass sizes over 1.25m², bead glazing should be used instead of Selleys Special Putty.
Is Selleys Special Putty suitable for windows with structural movement?
No, Selleys Special Putty is not recommended for use where structural movement may occur.
Who is Selleys and how long has the company existed?
Selleys is an Australian adhesives, sealants and fillers brand and a division of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd. It was founded by Martin Selley in 1939 in Sydney, Australia.