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.

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. Most wood grain fillers won t take a stain very well after they dry. Grain fillers are fairly easy to use but one thing does take a little skill and thought.

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. And getting it right the first time is important. Grain filler can be tinted or stained before use if the bases are compatible. 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.

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. In rare cases mahogany can absorb oil and turn the filler gray several months after the finish is cured. Apply let dry thoroughly before sanding. To color only the pores requires removing the dried surface oil with more sanding.

Getting the color right. After the second slurrying all the grain should be filled the tinted oil in the slurry will have colored the entire wood surface.