How to Use putty knife in a Sentence

putty knife

noun

• Use the putty knife to spread it onto the wall for a smooth finish.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023
• Scrape off any loose bits of paint with a paint scraper or the tip of a putty knife.
  — Washington Post, 7 July 2021
• If the pots have a white build-up of salts, scrape them off with an old, dull knife or putty knife.
  — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2020
• First, use a utility knife and a putty knife to cut and scrape away the old caulk.
  — Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2017
• Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green.
  — Roy Berendsohn and Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics, 3 Oct. 2020
• Mix the resin and hardener and press the mixture into the screw holes with a putty knife.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
• Press the mixture into the crack with a putty knife and level the surface.
  — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
• Next, use a narrow putty knife to apply a thin coat of joint compound to the crack.
  — Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
• Next, use a putty knife to scrape loose any caked-on grass clippings from the underside of the deck.
  — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 11 Sep. 2019
• Then, scrape off the glue with a pocketknife or putty knife—be careful not to scratch the surface.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2019
• Wait about 20 minutes, then scrape off the glue with a pocketknife or putty knife.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2019
• Apply the adhesive to the sawdust and mix with a putty knife.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2018
• Rake remaining chunks of caulk from the joint using the hook end of a painter's five-in-one tool or a sharp putty knife.
  — Norman Becker, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
• Disconnect the spark plug lead, tip the mower over, and clean the underside of the deck with a wire brush and a putty knife.
  — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2017
• When the poultice is completely dry — this may take 24 to 48 hours — scoop up the powder with the putty knife.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
• Rake remaining chunks of caulk from the joint using the hook end of a painter's five-in-one tool or a sharp putty knife. Step 5.
  — Norman Becker, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2021
• Squeeze the mortar into the joints and use a putty knife to smooth the application.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2021
• After allowing the stripper to do its work, use a putty knife to scrape away the residue.
  — Laura Fenton, Washington Post, 31 May 2023
• Using a putty knife, fill all nail and screw holes with putty.
  — Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2019
• Start by scraping off any blobs of paint with a flat edge such as a putty knife or butter knife.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 22 Oct. 2020
• On a scrap piece of plywood, mix two-part epoxy and use a putty knife to spread it on the back of each plywood mounting block.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2021
• Use a putty knife to scrape off any blistered or peeling paint.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Dec. 2020
• First, test a wallpaper seam with the tip of a metal putty knife, taking care not to gouge the drywall with the knife.
  — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 7 June 2019
• When the walls are dry, patch any holes or cracks by applying joint compound with a putty knife.
  — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
• Take 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
• Pull down on a side or on a corner, or use a putty knife to get behind the cover then pull it gently down.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
• Apply the mastic with a caulk gun, but smooth over the bead with a gloved hand, a brush or a putty knife to ensure the material fills the gap.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
• Load spackling paste/compound on putty knife and draw it firmly across the crack, pressing in.
  — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 11 Feb. 2015
• Scrape the area free of any leftover adhesive or thinset with a stiff putty knife.
  — Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022
• Since the spackle dries and hardens quickly, keep the putty knife clean by dipping it in water and cleaning it with a cloth.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024