Red Devil Onetime Review – Lightweight Filler

Lightweight fillers definitely have their place in any decorator’s van, usually on a shelf or box with other sundries. They certainly get talked about on the Decorators Forum UK an awful lot. In this blog I’m going to explain why, as well as giving you my full Red Devil OneTime review. Click here to see online prices.

When to use Red Devil Filler

Generally, any time you’re decorating a room, you would fill imperfections on the walls as part of your prep, before applying emulsion. This is not when you should use your Red Devil. In fact, you’d be better off using a general-purpose powder filler, which dries faster and you can sand down.

But say you’ve done your prep and given all your walls a first coat of coloured emulsion. There will always be little liny imperfections you have missed! Frustrating! If you’re a perfectionist like me, which I’m sure you are, the job needs to be done correctly. This is where the Red Devil OneTime filler comes into its own. It is ready mixed so there’s no faffing around. Red Devil is nice and smooth and there is absolutely no sanding required. Simply go around the room with the filler, then touch up or “spot prime” the filler with your coloured emulsion, then apply your final coat.

Ooh, another occasion I’d use Red Devil OneTime filler is when I have lined the walls in a room ready to emulsion. I’m good at lining and I’m sure you would never notice my seams anyway, however, just to make sure, I wiz round every joint with a filling knife full of Red Devil. Sounds daft but it isn’t half satisfying.

Another time I’d use Red Devil Onetime filler is when I’m filling pinholes in timber. Powder filler contains too much water, which the timber can absorb and swell. Using a filler like Red Devil eliminates the problem.

All this to say, lightweight filler is very useful when decorating. It’s well worth picking a tub up when buying the rest of your materials.

Why Choose Red Devil OneTime?

I have used a lot of different lightweight fillers over the years. I like Red Devil OneTime because it seems to last in my van or on a shelf in my stores. It is smooth and it’s easy to apply, it doesn’t sag, it is reasonably priced, and you don’t need to sand it down!! What more do you want from a lightweight filler??

You can buy red devil online by clicking here, as well as numerous other places. I buy a lot of my paints at Crown Decorating Centre who also stock Red Devil and offer it up at a very competitive price. A tub of this stuff seems to last for months in my van, but I always have it with me on every job.

Summary

FAQs

How long does Red Devil One Time Filler take to dry?

Drying time always differs massively with this filler. Repairs made to surface blemishes in a warm room are dry within about 20 minutes. More substantial repairs can take up to 2 hours.

Can you use one-time filler on wood?

Yes, in fact, I love using Red Devil One Time filler on pin holes in wood. It’s handy to have a ready-mixed filler like this in the van. It is easy to use, doesn’t swell the wood, and doesn’t shrink as it dries.

Who makes Red Devil fillers?

It’s manufactured by a company called Ciret, who are one of the biggest tool manufacturers in Europe for decorating equipment. We use loads of their products, including the Kana Tank Brush and Masq Painters Tape.

Can Red Devil Onetime be sanded?

You wouldn’t overfill with Red Devil Onetime and then sand it flat. Your sandpaper just seems to chew the filler if you do that. However, you can sand it a little bit to create a key and de-nib before painting.