How to stain wood putty used after flooring shrinkage?

[peter2409]

I have Australian Spotted gum wood flooring recently a few boards have slight shrinkage 

I have used wood putty to fill the gap have you a small tin wood stain to match the flooring ?

 

[EricL]

Hello @peter2409 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about staining wood putty. 

Wood fillers generally have a limited ability to absorb stain compared to natural woods, often leading to discrepancies in colour. Consequently, areas filled with wood filler may appear noticeably lighter or darker than the surrounding stained wood. 

When the same stain is applied to both the wood and the filler, the final appearance can vary, creating a distinct difference in colour. I propose using Waxstix Timbermate Touch Up Crayon to cover the filler. Please note that this is a temporary measure, and you'll need to touch up the filler every now and then when the wax fades or is scuffed away.

I also suggest bringing an offcut of your flooring to the store and showing the paint specialist. They might be able to find a stain that is close to your floors colour.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric