Wood Grain Filler Primer

Prime the wood with wood primer.

Wood grain filler primer. Rubbing with the grain may pull the filler back out of the pores. Grain filler is a binder mixed with a filler material such as silica micro balloons clay or calcium carbonate to for a thin paste. Wood fillers are either water or solvent based. The primer allows the filler to stick better so you can paint with more confidence.

Be sure to match the primer with the filler so if you use an oil based primer an oil based filler is best. Either can be used to fill wood voids and or pores but they have a number of differences. Water based wood fillers are generally comprised of. Flat white or flat grey.

It s almost a gel consistency so it s easier to work with and work it into the grain. Minwax high performance wood filler 12 oz natural wood filler. 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. No matter how well you wiped there will be some dried residue on the surface.

Or work grain filler generously into open wood grain pores with a small squeegee or flexible putty knife. 2 3 coats of grain filler are recommended. The remaining filler accentuates the grain. Item 45896 model 21600000.

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. Rust oleum painter s touch latex primer b est primer for wood furniture. After the filler has dried jim sands the entire surface with 120 grit to remove the filler from the non porous areas. Inspect to see if the grain is completely filled then scrape or squeegee to remove excess.

This product has a good consistency and excellent quality so you could use it as a standalone color for your wooden projects. Wood putty or wood filler is a much thicker mixture and is used to fill larger cracks and voids in the wood. Use an oil based primer if you re using an oil based filler and a water based one otherwise. It helps if the primer you choose is the same color as your paint for a better looking finish.

Get the wood as clean as possible and let the filler cure for three days before sanding. Add the wood 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. Besides sealing the wood so it won t absorb the filler the primer.

Another option that s easier to work with is aquacoat wood grain filler. Let dry 30 45 minutes then lightly sand with 320 grit paper. If grain is not completely filled repeat the application process.