ProGold Ready Mixed Filler Review

ProGold Ready Mixed All-Purpose Filler is manufactured by Rodo and sold at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre. ProGold replaced Fat Hog a few years ago and is now a favourite among decorators across the UK.

This is a budget product, and you can only use it internally, but it’s a filler I’m familiar with as a decorator, so I thought I’d write a quick review. I hope you find it useful.

My ProGold Ready Mixed Filler Review

Ok, as mentioned above, ProGold ready mixed filler is a budget product, so it isn’t going to outperform the big boys such as Toupret and Gyproc. That said, it is a good product. It’s nice and easy to use, with a fairly thick consistency. It isn’t grainy and can generally achieve a nice, smooth finish. It sands easy enough too.

Drying time is fine on minor imperfections, but you wouldn’t use this filler on anything too deep. There is very little in the way of slumping and shrinking, which makes ProGold an easy filler to shape.

This product does not contain any cement, so you won’t have any issues with paint flashing over the top of it. You can rarely see a repair once it has been made and the surface has been painted.

One downside of this ready-mixed filler is that it dries on the sides of the tub. I normally keep a tub of this in the van — it’s great until it’s been knocking around for a few weeks. Then it can develop crispy bits around the edges.

All you need to do is add a bit of water every now and again and give it a mix. Provided you do this, a tub will last a couple of months once opened.

All things considered, this filler is perfectly fine to use and you’ll rarely have any issues with it. It’s great value for money and very handy to have on a decorating job.

Review Summary

FAQs

Is there a paint that fills cracks?

Bedec Interior Flex not only bridges hairline cracks, but it also creates a flexible film. This means the cracks are less likely to return over time. A filler is still needed for larger repairs.

How do you fill tiny holes in a wall?

Just patch them with a good-quality interior filler and then sand smooth. Tiny holes are generally very easy to fix. ProGold filler is perfect for the job.

Should I fill nail holes before painting?

You should always apply a coat of primerbefore filling holes in wood. Otherwise, the wood can swell and then contract after the filler has dried, causing the repair to “pop”.

Is ready-mixed filler good?

Ready-mixed filler is very handy to have on a decorating job. It’s ideal when you’ve only got small amounts of filling to do or you’re working on a single wall.