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I am new to working with wood. I am refinishing an antique table and chairs. I've read that I need wood filler or grain filler (I don't remember which), I don't know the difference. Can anyone help me please.
"Grain filler" is also called "paste wood filler". It's available in both waterbase and solvent base. It does just that...fill the grain. It is available in a "natural", or in colors, or can be tinted.I am new to working with wood. I am refinishing an antique table and chairs. I've read that I need wood filler or grain filler (I don't remember which), I don't know the difference. Can anyone help me please.
Can you post pictures of the pieces? I've finished/refinished Mahogany, both ways...with and without grain filler. If you plan to use it, check the label for the particular product you pick. Some directions suggest on bare wood, while others say after a stain.It's mahogany. It may be a real duncan phyfe too. I know I'm going to get a talking to about refinishing this and how it will lose its value but it is more sentimental to me (it was my grandmas), my hubby wants new looking solid furniture and we are on a budget. There are cracks in the original finish and a few chips in the veneer that are missing.
Cracks in the finish and chips in the veneer may be better fixed in other ways. If you can post some pictures of the particular problem areas we may be able to suggest other solutions. It's possible that filler is the "right" answer. But the post I quoted above leads to think that maybe there is a better solution.It's mahogany. It may be a real duncan phyfe too. I know I'm going to get a talking to about refinishing this and how it will lose its value but it is more sentimental to me (it was my grandmas), my hubby wants new looking solid furniture and we are on a budget. There are cracks in the original finish and a few chips in the veneer that are missing.
Then there you have it.I'm going to use the filler. I want piano smoothness and shine.