Compound questions...

[Dr. Ugs]

I removed a door. and planning to paint the doorframe.
I am not putting the door back.
Can i fill up the grooves where the door hinges go with compound? We are talking like half a cm of compound to even it.
Will it hold?
Do i need to do it small layer by small layer? Takes 24 hours to dry!
Or do i have no choice but to fill up that slot with something else?

[HayZee518]

Are you going to paint it or stain it? Reason for my question is your choice of filler material. If it's a stain, get something that will accept a stain. Durham's water putty is a good choice. It's a powder that can be mixed with the stain and applied or just mixed with water applied and let dry. A product called plastic wood doesn't take to staining too well.

[Dr. Ugs]

ill be painting.

[HayZee518]

OK in your browser go check for DURHAM'S WATER PUTTY Their site is very informative and commends their product. I find it so good I used the stuff to repair dings on a shuffleboard that I refinished.