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 a favourite of decorators around the UK.

This is a budget product, and you can only use it internally, but it’s a product I’m familiar with as a decorator, so I thought I’d write a quick review. 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 out-perform the big boys such as Toupret and Gyproc. It is good though. Nice and easy to use and 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 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 will not 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 painted.

One downside of this ready mixed filler is it dries on the sides of the tub. I normally have a tub of this in the van. It’s great until the tub has been knocking around for a few weeks. Then, it can have 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. Providing you do this; a tub will last a couple of months once opened.

All being said, this filler is fine to use and you will rarely have any issues with it. Great value for money and 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 creates a film and remains flexible. This means that the cracks are less likely to come back over time. A filler is needed for larger repairs.

How to fill tiny holes in a wall?

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

Should I fill nail holes before painting?

You should always apply a coat of primer before 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 handy to have on a decorating job. It’s good when you’ve only got small amounts of filling to do, or you’re only working on a single wall.