Description
The DAP INC 542 is an all-purpose wood filler designed for filling cracks, holes, gouges, and defects in bare or painted wood surfaces. Sold in a 16 oz container, this product applies pink and dries to a natural wood-tone finish, giving installers and finish carpenters a clear visual indicator of when the filler is fully cured and ready to sand. Once dry, the surface accepts stain and paint without bleed-through or adhesion issues. It is appropriate for interior and exterior wood repair work in residential and light commercial settings.
This filler is suited for a broad range of wood repair applications including window frames, door casings, baseboards, furniture, cabinetry, and structural trim. The color-change formula reduces guesswork on job sites where multiple fills are made in sequence, allowing the technician to move from filling to sanding to finishing in a single efficient workflow. It is used by finish carpenters, painters, and general contractors.
Key Features
- Applies pink and dries to a natural wood tone visual cure indicator
- Stainable and paintable once fully cured
- All-purpose formulation suitable for a wide range of wood substrates
- 16 oz container size suited for multi-repair job site use
- Sandable after drying for smooth, flush finish
Compatibility
Designed as an OEM-style replacement filler for general wood repair applications on bare, painted, or stained wood surfaces in residential and light commercial construction.
Installation Notes
Application is typically performed by finish carpenters, painters, or general contractors using a putty knife or flexible scraper. Ensure the substrate is clean, dry, and free of loose material before applying. Allow the product to dry completely indicated by a full color change from pink to natural wood tone before sanding or applying finish coats. Follow all applicable local building and finish codes when using on structural or exterior wood assemblies.
Technical Specifications
- Container Size: 16 oz
- Application Color: Pink
- Dried Color: Natural wood tone
- Finish Compatibility: Stainable and paintable
- Package Quantity: 8 units per case
- Weight: 8.75 pounds
- Unit of Measure: EA
Standard Information
- Brand: DAP INC
- Manufacturer Part Number: 542
