Filling Pores - Resulting in a Smoother Finish

When finishing hardwoods, you have the option of leaving pores open or filling them.  Filling the pores can help create a glass-smooth surface.  Aqua Coat found this interesting article from FineWoodworking discussing pore filling and the various techniques involved in achieving the look you want.  Here are a few topics that are discussed in this article.

• The benefits of grain filling instead of applying several layers of finish
• The benefits of water based wood fillers over oil based wood fillers and how to apply both types
• Coloring grain fillers to achieve certain effects you want to obtain
• The proper technique if grain filling and staining a wood piece
• Applying the final coat of finish over grain fillers
  

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Aqua Coat has 3 different water based grain fillers that can be used to help fill grains and pore and help achieve a glass smooth surface.  Our small particle size grain filler penetrates and seals the pores minimizing the absorption of your topcoats.  They are easy to apply, dries fast, sands easily and are water clean up.  Aqua Coat is the leader in grain filling technology.