Floor Repair Putties

Pro Tip: Always use an acrylic-based putty. Because of their non-shrinking and flexible composition, acrylic-based putties expand and contract with floor traffic and temperature changes, preventing cracks and detachment from the surface.

Repair putties are a great to fill gaps, nicks and scratches on wood, laminate and vinyl flooring. They can be used during installation to fill nail and screw holes, or to repair damage on existing floors. 

Here are some key factors to consider when choosing a floor repair putty:

Color Matching: To best match a repair putty color to your surface, always choose or mix a shade matching the lightest base color of the surface. Test it on a small surface area and allow it to dry completely since colors shift as they dry.

Look for putties that offer a wide range of shades like ROBERTS Palette™ Quick-Repair Putties.  Quick-drying, and easy to paint or sand, these putties can be used alone or mixed with other colors to ensure an optimal match to the surface, allowing your filling or repairing to be imperceptible. 

A great way to match the color of your surface is to use a repair kit like ROBERTS 1033 Universal Repair Kit that contains five acrylic latex putties plus an empty container and spoon for custom mixing. It allows you to mix the colors to match your surface, achieving an optimum color match.

Drying Time: Quick-drying acrylics (5–15 minutes) are ideal for high-traffic floors, because you can resume traffic on the area quickly.