So I went to buy Elmer's Fill 'n' Finish, aka 'Carpenter's Finishing Wood
Filler' and couldn't find it at two different Home Improvement type stores.
Has the name of the product changed again? I want to make sure that I don't
buy the somewhat similar heavy duty stuff that's too hard to sand. TIA.
---Mick
Elmer's still lists Fill 'N Finish -- Light -- on their website with
product numbers E834, E835 and E836 depending on the size container.
The graphic on the tub says "Wood Filler".
http://www.elmers.com/product/product_page.asp?pCode è34
How about UPC code numbers from the tubs? Those tend to stay constant even
when companies change packaging, and are also consistent from store to
store.
The two 4oz containers I have lying around are different labels, but both
have code 26000 00837. Hmmm, the last 3 digits look like they might be part
of the above sequence.
Alas, I also have several tubs of the WRONG STUFF :-(
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Hmmm...where to start...first it was called Fill'n'Finish, then it was
called Finishing Wood Filler, then it reverted back to FNF, and now it
has yet another name. Carpenter's FWF sounds right.
As best I can tell, Home Depot has stopped carrying it. I had no luck
at WalMart, either. Lowe's still has (had) it. I picked up four 16oz
tubs there a while back, but I'm down to one in my unopened stash.
After all that trouble, I contacted Elmers. I was told they're dropping
the 16oz tubs and only doing the smaller (4 and 8oz) tubs. While I
prefer the 16's, I can live with the 8's, as long as I don't have to hit
umpteen stores to find one.
Anyway, take Bruce's lead about the product numbers. No matter what the
name, the numbers have stayed the same. (E834, E835 and E836 )
HTH,
Doug
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Fill'n'Finish in the 16oz tub was product number E-836.
The new name for the same product is Elmer's Superior Staining Wood Filler
Light.
Look for the product number right next to the numbers at the bottom of the
UPC symbol.
-- David
Sometimes I hate marketing guys....why the heck do they keep changing the
name of the stuff? Its a shame you have to learn to read UPC to buy a
product.
<rant>
YOU LISTENING ELMERS???????
</rant>
whew, that felt better...
I would not even rely on that. Packaging changes (size, shape, color
scheme, etc.) *often* results in a UPC change as well. And other factors
influence this. For example, if Dr. Pepper is handled by Coca Cola in your
area, it will have a different UPC# than the Dr. Pepper that is handled by
Seven-Up in another area.
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Thanks Everyone for all the info. I'll make another swing through Home
Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and Tru Value looking by product number. I guess if
I find it I'd better buy a boatlaod while I'm at it.
I emailed elmers/borden and asked them if "fill n Finish" has been
discontinued or changed labels and what would be the direct
replacement.. (fwiw-I can still find it at Lowes Home Improvement
stores in both sizes)
here's the email reply>
Dear Andy,
Thank you for contacting us regarding Elmer's products.
Elmer's actually has several wood filler products. The Fill 'n Finish
products are still being made, however they are not our most popular
variety. The best places to find them are Ace Hardware, True Value
Hardware and Do It Best Hardware stores. If you can't find them at any
of the stores near you, I believe you can purchase them from the
website listed below.
( the "do it best site" was listed)
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