: an implement with a broad flat metal blade used especially for applying putty and for scraping
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Recent Examples on the WebTake the wide putty knife and smoothly spread the compound across the screws and patch, extending about 3 to 4 inches beyond the edges. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 One big-impact, low-lift choice was to cover the walls in Roman Clay by Portola Paints & Glazes, which is applied using a putty knife. Jennifer Fernandez, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2022 Using a putty knife, fill all nail and screw holes with putty, overfilling each hole slightly. Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022 Another option is to use colored wood putty and fill in using a plastic putty knife. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022 Also, consider filing down the edge of your metal putty knife so that it’s a bit more rounded. Country Living Staff, Country Living, 6 May 2022 Scrape the area free of any leftover adhesive or thinset with a stiff putty knife. Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 Slowly use your putty knife to spread a layer of joint compound across the wood, then use a trowel to create your own line designs. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2022 Now, try scraping or peeling off the lacquer with a plastic putty knife or your fingernail. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022 See More