Wood Grain (Pore) Fillers
maxward
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I’m getting ready to refinish our oak kitchen table. 32 years of use has taken a toll on the polyurethane finish. I’m sanding down to bare wood, so will be starting from scratch with the finish. I’m wondering if I should bother with a grain filler, either water or solvent based. The process looks like a PITA, but maybe worth it. Any advice will be appreciated. Mike
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It's the only way if you want a completely smooth surface at the end.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I’m sure. The original finish was not filled and I thought I might go for the flat surface with the refinish. Do you have any recommendations as to brands to either seek out or to avoid?
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I’d like see them! Zebrawood can be very beautiful. Did you use traditional or water-based poly?
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I’m sure. The original finish was not filled and I thought I might go for the flat surface with the refinish. Do you have any recommendations as to brands to either seek out or to avoid?
Not really. They are all about the same, made with silica. It's a lot of work, but the end result can be worth the effort.Political Correctness'.........defined
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https://www.rockler.com/wunderfil-wood-filler-8-oz-colors
Used this on many projects. A bit of a PITA, but the resultant finish is smooth as silk.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
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Thanks. I had not yet heard of the Wunderfil and will look into it.
