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Should I spackle this gap between wood and trim?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hello, I'm new to woodworking and recently built a couple small shelves. I made a mistake and sanded the edge of the piece of wood next to my crown trim and now there's a gap. Should I spackle the gap or just leave it? I'm painting this project with latex paint. Thanks - Rick

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#2 ·
First off, WELCOME to LumberJocks!

Fill it or not? I don't believe there is a right or wrong answer here. What do you prefer?
That being said, if I was painting it, I would fill it.

Good luck!
 
#11 · (Edited by Moderator)
Man, that's a lot of responses… I definitely came to the right place. THANK YOU!!

I'm going to caulk it and spray it will latex.

QUESTIONS: Just to be clear, I should caulk because wood filler / spackle can crack, right? Should the caulk bead be thin and flush with the two pieces or should it be proud and rounded out from the gap?

That might be a dumb question, but I find myself spending a ton of time researching things like that since I don't much experience.

Thanks Again!!
 
#12 ·
"Should the caulk bead be thin and flush with the two pieces or should it be proud and rounded out from the gap?"

I actually already filled the gap with caulk. It was so small I had to lay a small bead and then run a flat edge over it to smooth it flat. In the smallest gaps the caulk pulled out, but I'm pretty confident those areas will be concealed by paint.
 
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