What is used to repair cracks in wood?

• A. Wood Putty
• B. Spackling
• C. Caulk
• D. Epoxy

Answer: (A)

When repairing cracks in wood, you want a filler that can be worked into the crack, sanded smooth, and finished to match the surrounding wood. Wood putty is designed for wood surfaces, fills cracks effectively, sands flush, and accepts stain or paint to blend with the wood. Spackling is intended for walls and often doesn’t take stain well or hold up as a wood filler. Caulk stays flexible for joints but isn’t meant to be sanded and finished to match wood surfaces. Epoxy is great for large voids or structural repairs and can be very hard, which can make matching the finish difficult. For a typical crack in wood that you want to stain or finish to look seamless, wood putty is the right choice.