Wood Grain Filler Before And After

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.

Wood grain filler before and after.

Sealing the wood prior to filling makes cleaning off the excess filler easier and is a good precaution when applying oil based filler to mahogany. And getting it right the first time is important. 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. Getting the color right.

Filling over sealer also lets you use colored filler to create contrast. Whatever color of filler you stuff into the grain of the wood will be a highly visible and permanent change. Grain fillers are fairly easy to use but one thing does take a little skill and thought. Most wood grain fillers won t take a stain very well after they dry.

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. 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. Apply let dry thoroughly before sanding. This time i wipe off the excess before letting the surface dry.

To color only the pores requires removing the dried surface oil with more sanding. Grain filler can be tinted or stained before use if the bases are compatible.