What product do you use for filling/caulking screw holes, pocket holes, etc? For pieces you are going to paint? For pieces you are going to stain? Thanks!
I was advised to stain first, then fill to match. But the store only had wood filler in about 4 awful choices of grey, tan, brown, and white.
I'm almost done with my first project and am clueless how to begin staining/ finishing. I would love a distressed "barn" look in off-white for a "shabby chic" living room console table, but don't know how to achieve it. I don't want a glossy white or an outdoors look.
I had an issue like this when it came to filling in trim work- the fillers didn't match the trim. Talked to a professional painter who does this all the time and he said you need to mix the different filler colors to match the stain. He did admit it is a meticulous (sp?) job and that is why they charge a lot to do it- but recommended I use baking power to mix it with as it gets real sticky and hard to work with otherwise... So buy some colors that are close and mix them up.
I still haven't done it on my trim work- too many other projects out here to work on- but thought I'd pass along what he told me. Hope it helps.
Most wood putty can be found at your local hardware store. One of the brands I use is "Minwax". They have a putty for all of their stain. The only thing I am not big fan of, is that they do not harden. You can use standard wood filler if you need to fill in a bigger gap then sand and stain it. Standard wood filler is kind of like Elmer's Glue with saw dust in it. This too can be found at the local hardware store.
Actually glue+sawdust guarantees a perfect color match. When filler is needed for fine furniture, that's what is most often recommended. Only trick is that it doesn't take stain, so you'd need to be using a natural finish.
maman
Sat, 10/30/2010 - 19:13
i'd like to hear, too.
I was advised to stain first, then fill to match. But the store only had wood filler in about 4 awful choices of grey, tan, brown, and white.
I'm almost done with my first project and am clueless how to begin staining/ finishing. I would love a distressed "barn" look in off-white for a "shabby chic" living room console table, but don't know how to achieve it. I don't want a glossy white or an outdoors look.
bbcarey
Tue, 06/21/2011 - 08:11
Need to mix the fillers
I had an issue like this when it came to filling in trim work- the fillers didn't match the trim. Talked to a professional painter who does this all the time and he said you need to mix the different filler colors to match the stain. He did admit it is a meticulous (sp?) job and that is why they charge a lot to do it- but recommended I use baking power to mix it with as it gets real sticky and hard to work with otherwise... So buy some colors that are close and mix them up.
I still haven't done it on my trim work- too many other projects out here to work on- but thought I'd pass along what he told me. Hope it helps.
claydowling
Fri, 07/08/2011 - 11:46
Filler kits
I'm not sure where to pick them up (might have to order), but I've seen filler kits that include multiple colors to make your mixing easier.
kevin nacho (not verified)
Tue, 07/19/2011 - 03:37
filler
Most wood putty can be found at your local hardware store. One of the brands I use is "Minwax". They have a putty for all of their stain. The only thing I am not big fan of, is that they do not harden. You can use standard wood filler if you need to fill in a bigger gap then sand and stain it. Standard wood filler is kind of like Elmer's Glue with saw dust in it. This too can be found at the local hardware store.
claydowling
Tue, 07/19/2011 - 06:48
Glue + Sawdust
Actually glue+sawdust guarantees a perfect color match. When filler is needed for fine furniture, that's what is most often recommended. Only trick is that it doesn't take stain, so you'd need to be using a natural finish.