The toothpicks should fit snugly in the hole.
The toothpicks should now run flush with the top of the screw hole.
Read the instructions on your wood glue to see if drying times differ with the brand of glue that you purchased.
If you’re buying the plugs at a hardware store, you can bring the screw with you and ask someone for correctly sized plugs.
If the wall plugs fit into the existing holes, you don’t need to drill new ones. Hold a plug next to the tip of the drill bit and mark the length with a piece of tape so that you know how deep to drill.
For instance, if you had a 1⁄4 inch (0. 64 cm) screw, you’d bore a hole with a 3⁄8 inch (0. 95 cm) drill bit. Automotive filler is best used on larger screw holes like ones for bolts and lag screws.
Most automotive filler is made up of 2 putty-like compounds that harden when mixed together.
It may take several scoops until the hole is completely filled.
If the filler spills out of the sides, push it back into the holes on the side of the screw with your putty knife.
Don’t let the filler fully set or you won’t be able to remove the screw.
