Besides sealing the wood so it won t absorb the filler the primer.
Wood grain filler primer.
Let dry 30 45 minutes then lightly sand with 320 grit paper.
Flat white or flat grey.
Either can be used to fill wood voids and or pores but they have a number of differences.
Item 45896 model 21600000.
The primer comes in two color choices.
After the filler has dried jim sands the entire surface with 120 grit to remove the filler from the non porous areas.
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.
Add the wood primer.
Grain filler is a binder mixed with a filler material such as silica micro balloons clay or calcium carbonate to for a thin paste.
Or work grain filler generously into open wood grain pores with a small squeegee or flexible putty knife.
Prime the wood with wood primer.
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.
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.
2 3 coats of grain filler are recommended.
It s almost a gel consistency so it s easier to work with and work it into the grain.
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.
This product has a good consistency and excellent quality so you could use it as a standalone color for your wooden projects.
Wood fillers are either water or solvent based.
Rust oleum painter s touch latex primer b est primer for wood furniture.
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.
The remaining filler accentuates the grain.
It helps if the primer you choose is the same color as your paint for a better looking finish.
Minwax high performance wood filler 12 oz natural wood filler.
Be sure to match the primer with the filler so if you use an oil based primer an oil based filler is best.
Wood putty or wood filler is a much thicker mixture and is used to fill larger cracks and voids in the wood.
The primer allows the filler to stick better so you can paint with more confidence.
Water based wood fillers are generally comprised of.
If grain is not completely filled repeat the application process.
Rubbing with the grain may pull the filler back out of the pores.
