Use Grain Filler For a Better Finish
George VondriskaJoin George Vondriska on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET for a FREE LIVE event! Whether you’re using a clear top coat or paint grain finish, many projects will benefit from grain filler being applied before the final finish. If you can feel the grain highs and lows through the clear coat or if you can see the grain pattern through the paint, you should have used grain filler. Let’s look at the benefits grain filler can bring to your finishing, and how to use it.
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Use this for under Clear Coats
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I'm about to cry. Here in Oz, that product is $90. Is it that expensive in the USA? There doesn't appear to be an affordable alternative here 😒
I only want to offer my thoughts. I was a wood shop student in Freshman year of high school, 60 years ago. One fellow did an Oak project and used a grain filler. A smooth surface was needed. The filler material was like a wet powder, but I don't recall if it was water base on not. The results were wonderful. I took one look at the effort and remained with cherry, walnut, birch and maple for my projects. I have though many times of Oak projects and using grain filler. No other way to go.
What is the best way to fill knots so that they look good/similar to the rest of the wood. Wood filler doesn't accept stain like the rest of the wood. I know many ways to fill knots or damage but none that looks good when done.
I like Shellac for sealing red oak and what is the advantages for your sealers over shellac?