Trick of the Trade: Disguising Dull Putty Holes

When installing prefinished wood flooring, any topnails are filled with color-matching wood filler, but the dullness of the filler compared with the floor finish can catch the customer’s eye. Perry Wright of Austin, Texas-based Floorcoverings Done Wright has a convenient way to match the sheen: “I use my wife’s fingernail polish bottles, filled with several finishes, to spot-touch the filled areas. It works like a charm once you get the hang of it.”