Stained wood filler before and after. How to make a diy wood filler that will perfectly match your project duration. Today on before after basics i want to discuss using wood filler to repair damage and fill unwanted hardware holesthis is a super important part of painting and refurbishing furniture and can make or break your finish. If filler is applied without any color once it is dry it should accept stain or dye of any base either waterborne oil or solvent. Scott saws on skates 298967 views.
How to make free wood filler. Some water based fillers can be applied after staining however these are typically not as resilient and can only be used indoors. If the wood filler is still too light after its been stained repeat the process using a brush and apply another thin coat. If the conditioner is applied before filling the nail holes it will prevent the wood filler from being absorbed by surrounding wood and discoloring it.
Keep in mind that the manufacturers of such products usually recommend applying stain within two hours of the conditioners application so after filling your holes and allowing the filler to dry you may have exceeded the two hour time allowance. Grain filler can be tinted or stained before use if the bases are compatible. You can repeat this process of applying additional layers of stain until the wood filler matches the color of the stained wood. For rotted wood use minwax wood hardener to strengthen wood fibers before applying minwax stainable wood fillerthis product should not be used on holes larger than 34.
Happy thursday to you all. Apply the filler to the hole and let dry. Once dry sand it and then apply the stain. If youre repairing wood that will be stained use minwax stainable wood filler.
The process im covering today is meant for pieces that will get painted in the end so if youre looking to spruce up an older piece of. For larger jobs staining the filler before use saves time and reduces the potential for mismatched spots in the floor after application. Apply let dry thoroughly before sanding. If you use wood filler that does not react positively to a staining agent then it will be impossible to match the color of the parent wood when youre finished.
Surface must be clean dry and free of dirt grease oil and loose particles. 1 clean the area being patched.