Fillers & Caulk

Choosing the Right Fillers & Decorators Caulk

At County Building Supplies, we supply fillers and decorators caulk for professional painters, decorators, builders and DIY customers. Whether you're repairing cracks in plaster, filling holes in woodwork or sealing gaps around skirting boards, choosing the right product helps create a smooth, professional-looking finish before painting.

Our range includes Filltite Fill & Finish fillers, Ronseal wood fillers and Soudal decorators caulk for a variety of interior and exterior applications.

Choosing the Right Filler for Your Project

Different fillers are designed for different surfaces and repair requirements:

• Interior fillers: Suitable for repairing compatible plaster and wall surfaces, including small holes, cracks and imperfections before decorating.
• Fine surface fillers: Ideal for smoothing minor surface imperfections and preparing suitable walls for painting.
• Rapid-drying fillers: Useful for decorating projects where shorter drying times are required.
• Masonry repair fillers: Designed for suitable repairs to masonry surfaces, including compatible brickwork and concrete.
• Wood fillers: Used to repair suitable timber surfaces, including doors, skirting boards and window frames.

Always check the product's recommended surfaces, maximum filling depth and drying time before application.

What's the Difference Between Filler and Decorators Caulk?

Although both products are used during decorating, they serve different purposes.

Filler is generally used to repair holes, cracks and uneven surfaces before sanding and painting. Once dry, suitable fillers can be sanded to create a smooth finish.

Decorators caulk is a flexible sealant commonly used to fill small gaps around skirting boards, architraves, door frames and other interior joints. Many decorators caulks can be painted once sufficiently cured.

For joints exposed to water or significant movement, a specialist sealant may be more appropriate.

How to Apply Filler Before Painting

For the best results, remove loose material, dust and grease before applying filler. Use a suitable filling knife to press the product into the damaged area and smooth the surface.

Allow the filler to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions before sanding, cleaning and applying the recommended primer or paint.

Deeper repairs may require multiple applications, depending on the filler specification.

Using Decorators Caulk Around Skirting Boards

Decorators caulk is commonly used to create a neat finish where skirting boards, architraves and other trim meet walls.

Apply the caulk to clean, dry surfaces using a suitable cartridge gun, then smooth the bead according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow sufficient drying or curing time before painting.

County stocks Soudal Decorators Caulk and Soudal Trade Flexible Painters Caulk in selected cartridge sizes.

Need Advice?

Not sure which filler or caulk is suitable for your project? Visit your local County Building Supplies branch or contact our team for product information and availability.