Wood Grain Filler Before And After

Filling over sealer also lets you use colored filler to create contrast.

Wood grain filler before and after.

In rare cases mahogany can absorb oil and turn the filler gray several months after the finish is cured. To level out the wood material and hide the grains wood grain filler is easy to use product that professionals use frequently to get the job done. Since fillers are between putties and paint in terms of consistency they are fairly simple to apply when your ultimate goal is hiding wood grain before painting cabinets. To color only the pores requires removing the dried surface oil with more sanding.

If filler is applied without any color once it is dry it should accept stain or dye of any base either waterborne oil or solvent. Apply let dry thoroughly before sanding. Grain fillers are fairly easy to use but one thing does take a little skill and thought. After the second slurrying all the grain should be filled the tinted oil in the slurry will have colored the entire wood surface.

Most wood grain fillers won t take a stain very well after they dry. Whatever color of filler you stuff into the grain of the wood will be a highly visible and permanent change. And getting it right the first time is important. Another option that s easier to work with is aquacoat wood grain filler it s almost a gel consistency so it s easier to work with and work it into the grain.

Grain filler can be tinted or stained before use if the bases are compatible. The downside is that it takes more coats to fill in the grain so it s a trade off but it s definitely a product worth considering.