{"product_id":"aqua-coat-grain-filler","title":"Aqua Coat Clear Grain Filler","description":"\u003cp\u003eAqua Coat is a water-based, clear and transparent, wood grain pore filler that’s in a gel format. It fills the pores on open grain woods like walnut, mahogany, oak and ash. Filling the open grain on these woods will help your film-style applied top coats (brushed or sprayed-on finishes that create a film coating) look as glass smooth as possible. Without grain filling, your top coats of finish can have difficulty completely filling the open pores of the wood and thus the final finish will not appear smooth and level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Coat is fast drying, taking about 30-45 minutes per coat. Two to three coats are recommended to fill most grain. Aqua Coat can be applied after a stain because it’s water clear and fills the pores while remaining invisible, unlike clay-based pore fillers. If desired, Aqua Coat can be tinted with water based dyes and tints for color matching or contrasting effects. You can top coat over Aqua Coat with solvent and water-based lacquers and polyurethanes, as well as shellac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has minimal odor, low VOC’s, is non flammable, cleans up with water, sands easily and has minimal shrinkage. Use a flexible plastic spatula or putty knife to spread and work into the pores (a credit card works).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use it to fill pores on wood projects that you want to paint, like with degraded oak kitchen cabinets you wish to paint over and don’t want the grain appearance to telegraph through the new paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep from freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\nmfg propganda\n\nClear Wood Grain Filler\n\nEasy-to-sand clear gel wood grain filler for filling the pores in woods (such as oaks, mahogany,\n ash, and hard-to-fill woods). Can be used on raw wood or after staining, sealers, or topcoats. For a finish as smooth as glass.\n\nRefinishing your kitchen cabinets or upcycling furniture? Get a smooth, glass-like finish with this professional method: de-gloss,\n sand, apply 2-3 coats of Aqua Coat Clear Grain Filler, sand lightly, then follow with primer and paint. People who used our grain\n filler when refinishing their cabinets love it:\n\n\"Easy product to use. Easy cleanup.\"\n\n\"Easy to use, no offensive odor, and does its job by filling in the grain.\"\n\nIdeal Customers For Clear Wood Grain Filler\n\n    Cabinet refinishers\n    Furniture makers\n    Luthiers\n    Gun stock finishers\n    Cabinet makers\n    Piano restoration\n    Antique restoration\n    DIY woodworking hobbyists \n\nIdeal for using as a wood grain filler on:\n    Tabletops\n    Pianos\n    Cabinets\n    Guitars  and other wood instruments\n \nClear Wood Grain Filler Benefits\n\n    Grain Filler dries in 30-45 minutes for a faster build\n    Crystal clear when dry\n    Easy sanding\n    Nonflammable\n    Low odor and low VOC\n    Can be tinted with water-soluble colorants or dyes\n    Can be thinned with water\n    More OSHA-friendly than solvent-based\n    Lower insurance premiums\n    Minimal shrinkage                                           \n    Water clean-up\n \nClear Wood Grain Filler Directions For Use\n\nSurface Preparation: Surface must be clean and dry (free from all dirt, oil, wax and polish) before using the Aqua Coat Clear Wood Grain Filler. Sand surface thoroughly. Remove all dust with a vacuum, forced air or damp cloth (water).\n\nDirections For Use: Aqua Coat Clear Wood Grain Filler should be applied after the piece is stained, and\/or a seal coat (Aqua Coat “X-119” Sanding Sealer) has been applied.\n    Stain and seal coat must be dry and lightly sanded with 220-grit or finer sandpaper.\n    Grain Filler can be tinted with water-soluble colorants or dyes.\n    If no stain or seal coat is used, you may apply Clear Grain Filler to the raw wood.\n    Grain Filler may be applied with a soft cloth, using a circular motion, much like applying a paste wax. Or work Grain Filler generously into open wood grain pores with a small squeegee or flexible putty knife.\n    Inspect to see if the grain is completely filled, then scrape or squeegee to remove excess.\n    Let dry 30-45 minutes, then lightly sand with 320 grit paper.\n    If grain is not completely filled, repeat the application process.\n    2-3 coats of Grain Filler are recommended.\n    Allow over­night dry time and lightly sand before applying top coats.\n--\u003e","brand":"Aqua Coat","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":50822015320346,"sku":"196961","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":50822015353114,"sku":"196962","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/196961d.jpg?v=1768342766","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/aqua-coat-grain-filler","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}