Wood Grain Filler Primer

Jim applies the paste filler to the surface with a small plastic spreader as shown below pushing the creamy material across the grain into the pores of the wood.

Wood grain filler primer.

Minwax high performance wood filler 12 oz natural wood filler. Another option that s easier to work with is aquacoat wood grain filler. This product has a good consistency and excellent quality so you could use it as a standalone color for your wooden projects. Prime the wood with wood primer.

If grain is not completely filled repeat the application process. Let dry 30 45 minutes then lightly sand with 320 grit paper. It s almost a gel consistency so it s easier to work with and work it into the grain. The remaining filler accentuates the grain.

Use an oil based primer if you re using an oil based filler and a water based one otherwise. Rubbing with the grain may pull the filler back out of the pores. Get the wood as clean as possible and let the filler cure for three days before sanding. Inspect to see if the grain is completely filled then scrape or squeegee to remove excess.

Be sure to match the primer with the filler so if you use an oil based primer an oil based filler is best. 2 3 coats of grain filler are recommended. Grain filler is most often used on open grained woods. Most grain fillers are roughly the viscosity of pancake batter making them easy to work into the grain of the wood but still thick enough to span and fill the open pores of the grain.

Or work grain filler generously into open wood grain pores with a small squeegee or flexible putty knife. Item 45896 model 21600000. Wood putty or wood filler is a much thicker mixture and is used to fill larger cracks and voids in the wood. Grain filler is a binder mixed with a filler material such as silica micro balloons clay or calcium carbonate to for a thin paste.

Either can be used to fill wood voids and or pores but they have a number of differences. Wood fillers are either water or solvent based. After the filler has dried jim sands the entire surface with 120 grit to remove the filler from the non porous areas. Remove it by carefully sanding with 220 or 320 grit paper until there is filler only in the pores and not on the wood between them.

The primer allows the filler to stick better so you can paint with more confidence. 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. The primer comes in two color choices. It helps if the primer you choose is the same color as your paint for a better looking finish.

Water based wood fillers are generally comprised of. No matter how well you wiped there will be some dried residue on the surface. Add the wood primer.