I do high-end cab. refinishes and try to use high build pigmented lacquer as much as possible. I had done wood filler way back and found an extra coat or two does the trick. Most clients want to see grain, but not all of it! Glad you can take the time, of course prep is everything... what ever works...
FYI, spoke to AquaCoat and they suggest the final coat sit overnight and then sand within a couple hours of painting final coat. If you final sand and then paint a day or two later, you won't have the same adhesion. I have rec'd lots of great info from your channel. Thank you!
Thanks for showing the hard areas. The wide open flat areas are pretty straight forward, but the challenge areas are were the tips are the most helpful
Chris your visiting UA-cam has taken your videos to the next level. I'll miss all your entertaining mispeaks but the professional editing makes you as good if not better then what one would expect from a T.V. based show.
I saw the video, went out on the job, applied the product to oak cabinets, the application process was slow, the result is good. I like using the vinyl sealer.
Thank you so much. The information you provided was very valuable when I started a project of changing old golden oak cabinets to a nice white updated finish. The only thing I did different was using the 'clear' Aqua Coat. It went on super easy but I wish I had purchased the 'white' Aqua Coat. It would have been much easier to see any grain spots that I may have missed. Lesson learned.
Very informative! Where can I find part 2? Also, do you have a list of all products used? (primer, glaze, lacquer?) Also a step by step readable list would help to! Can't wait to start my cabinet project!
@@Idahopainter you have hundreds of videos I've scrolled them looking for part 2, I've searched keywords cabinets, aqua coat, and part 2. A link would be amazing.
Can you tell me why no primer is needed after the aqua coat process? I will be applying SW Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, and need to know if I need primer before the top coat. If so which one? Thanks
Hello, I've never used Aqua Coat or painted a cabinet before. I'm in the process of doing so, how do I determine how many application of Aqua Coat is needed before priming and painting? Thx,
Would you recommend applying a coat of shellac first prior to applying grain filler? I would imagine bonding issues occurring in a kitchen plagued with oils and grease. Having to go back and address all those issues would be a pain. Or have you not had much issues with aqua coat bonding?
Great video. You just convinced me to apply a second coat of aqua coat wood grain filler. I’ll do this on the cabinet carcass and frames. I’ve ordered shaker style replacement doors and drawer fronts.
Customer didn't want the grain filled on his oak cabinets I painted. I used the clear Aqua Coat mixed it with a little water and brushed a clear coat on front and back of cabinet doors and cases. Sanded, primed and painted. End result all grain was painted using an HVLP with no grain areas missing paint. Used Sherwin Williams KEM Aqua as the finish coat. Will be checking out Centurion Products very soon.
Wood filler for hardwood floors works great also and sometimes takes only on coat depending on how bad the grain on the doors is. You apply it the same way as the aqua coat.
I'm building some cabinets and the plywood has nicks and dings in it, as a matter of fact there are a lot of them on the plywood. I need to fill them in so the surface is smooth before painting. I just got done applying a primer and it really showed all the imperfections in the plywood. some are not very deep and others around a 1/8" deep. I've tried to use a wood filler but it doesn't it would take so much product. Would this Aqua Coat be the product to use?
I couldn't understand what you said is the name/type of sander you are using. Can it be connected to vacuum? Thk you. I'm preparing 26 old varnish window trims plus using aqua coat to eliminate most grain because I want smooth paint look. I think I know what steps I need, but I really like that sander you are using. Just couldn't catch the name.
What is the brand name of the sander you’re using in this video? I’m working on oak cabinets right now. I’m painting them white. I’m using aqua coat to fill the grain, thank you for that tip. I’d love to buy a sander like the one you’re using.
I'm curious about this product. I've always just used wood filler mixed into a slurry, dries hard and it seems like it would need less coats than this, usually just one or two for bad areas. It's much less expensive too, but maybe its harder or messier to work with. Does anyone have experience with both that could give me the pros and cons?
Well I fuked up and painted without wood/ grain filler. I’m happy I found aqua coat which as u mentioned can be applied after painting then paint it again. I appreciate your input and all your videos keep up the great work!
A customer fell in love with a super shinny product called "Fine Paints of Europe", an oil based exterior coating that was so glossy you could see your reflection in it. Her front door had tons of brushed acrylic paint and plenty of imperfections. The same company that made the paint also sold a product that served as a filler. It was also oil based. The filler worked okay, but that paint was so hard to apply. I just hate spraying oil paints. In hind sight, I should have opted to use an HVLP, but I just didn't have confidence in the only one I had in working order. To get one I thought could handle the job would have set me back about $1,900... and I just didn't have enough in this "paint my front door" job to justify it. I would have lost at least a grand and times were tough at that stage. I had only been in business for about a year. Some areas on that damn door took four coats to get it right..... but it was a thing of beauty when we were done. I ended up sectioning the door off into panels and rails to get it to look right. I got a great HVLP now. I'd do that kind of work in a heart beat... but I'd price it way higher and use my HVLP. Live and learn.
Where can you get that sanding pad attachment for getting into the tight spaces? I can't for the life of me find it, but it could be because I'm not sure what it is called. Do they make such sanding sponges for orbital sanders as well or just the rectangular one like you use?
On oak if you want true 100% fill you need 4 - 10 coats depending on how deep your grain is, and how thin you are applying your product. I've done some oak where 2 coats fills the small grain areas, but some pieces of wood have such wide deep grain it takes 8 coats.
You are a true artisan and I've loved your videos. Love seeing how your technique has progressed with improved product and tools. Wish you were in Vegas!
Do you ever use a sanding sealer after you use aqua coat and before you paint? Also, do you apply a primer before you paint? I am not spraying the paint on, but need to use a brush and roller. Thank you.
Hi! Good morning! I was wondering if you would be able to help me with a question I have. My brother and I have saved up money to get my parents’ kitchen cabinets refinished and we are really confused on weather to do paint or lacquer on oak. One professional indicated he would only do paint ( InsulX) on oak because lacquer doesn’t work well on oak because of grains and it yellows/can crack, and one professional indicated he only does lacquer (Campbell) . I’m so confused by the paint vs lacquer question, and then specific to oak cabinets..
Thanks for the in depth video. Love this stuff. I'm interested in the rack that you placed the drying panel on. Did you make it? If so is there a video on that drying rack? If you bought it, where from please?
Didn’t really know any better and used drywall mud to fill after a good sanding. Took a long time and was messy, but the result was spectacular. I would not have been happy with a grainy finish and have never regretted spending the time to do it. It’s been a few years now and it’s holding up well. I did not get by with caulking the panels, though. It has cracked, and I’m not sure what I should have done instead.
Curious if you live in a dry climate? I’m planning caulk our panels and do live in a dry climate but am still a bit nervous. Glad your project is holding up well generally!
Dry wall mud works well but you need to thin it to the consistency of thick paint. That will make sanding it back really easy. Cabinet maker, furniture builder and finisher for 40 years.
Ok I just watched another video that said to sand each door for 15min! I'm already applying aqua coat and no way I sanded 15min per door. I used 180 grit how do I know I sanded them enough? They feel smooth to me.
I’ve love the stuff, two coats seal well with letting just a little grain show through. Stain first if your polycoating, it looks absolutely fabulous. You shoulda shown the final results with paint.
Obviously this is for the painting process. Let's say you were staining the cabinets. At what point would you use the aqua fill. Stain-sand-aqua fill- seal? Is it possible to use with boiled linseed oil? Thanks
I just tried to use Aquacoat clear gel and it’s not working. I’ve done 2 coats and the grain is still there. WTH? I applied with the Bondo applicator and squeegee it off with same applicator. It looked like it filled then come back later and all the grain voids are still there. WTH? 🤔🧐
The directions on the aquacoat label recommend to degloss prior to sanding. I noticed that you didn’t do that here, do you think that deglossing is necessary? Also is it necessary to apply a coat of primer prior to spraying your paint color of choice? I’m using BM Advance for a set of bedroom cabinets. Thanks soo much!!!
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I do high-end cab. refinishes and try to use high build pigmented lacquer as much as possible. I had done wood filler way back and found an extra coat or two does the trick. Most clients want to see grain, but not all of it! Glad you can take the time, of course prep is everything... what ever works...
FYI, spoke to AquaCoat and they suggest the final coat sit overnight and then sand within a couple hours of painting final coat. If you final sand and then paint a day or two later, you won't have the same adhesion. I have rec'd lots of great info from your channel. Thank you!
Thanks for showing the hard areas. The wide open flat areas are pretty straight forward, but the challenge areas are were the tips are the most helpful
Glad to help
You make this look so easy, I’m a manicurist and I love to paint 🎨 I will totally remember this technique if I ever need to paint cabinets. 🌟
Chris your visiting UA-cam has taken your videos to the next level. I'll miss all your entertaining mispeaks but the professional editing makes you as good if not better then what one would expect from a T.V. based show.
Thank you for your support
I saw the video, went out on the job, applied the product to oak cabinets, the application process was slow, the result is good.
I like using the vinyl sealer.
I would love to see part two!
Did you find part 2?
WHERE IS PART 2 ?
Need part 2 as well
Did anyone ever find pt 2
Thank you! You give me the courage to tackle some of these projects myself.
Thank you so much. The information you provided was very valuable when I started a project of changing old golden oak cabinets to a nice white updated finish. The only thing I did different was using the 'clear' Aqua Coat. It went on super easy but I wish I had purchased the 'white' Aqua Coat. It would have been much easier to see any grain spots that I may have missed. Lesson learned.
How many coats did you end up using? Did it hide the grain pretty well?
Very informative! Where can I find part 2? Also, do you have a list of all products used? (primer, glaze, lacquer?) Also a step by step readable list would help to! Can't wait to start my cabinet project!
Do you have a link for part 2?
Where is part 2? How about a link? Thanks
It’s there
@@Idahopainter you have hundreds of videos I've scrolled them looking for part 2, I've searched keywords cabinets, aqua coat, and part 2. A link would be amazing.
I'm enjoying the video alot
Thanks
Can you tell me why no primer is needed after the aqua coat process? I will be applying SW Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, and need to know if I need primer before the top coat. If so which one?
Thanks
Hello, I've never used Aqua Coat or painted a cabinet before. I'm in the process of doing so, how do I determine how many application of Aqua Coat is needed before priming and painting? Thx,
Please post a link to Part 2!!
OK
Finally turned the "Aqua Coat" can at 12:25 to see the spelling ! > Love your videos . Thank you guys !
Would you recommend applying a coat of shellac first prior to applying grain filler? I would imagine bonding issues occurring in a kitchen plagued with oils and grease. Having to go back and address all those issues would be a pain. Or have you not had much issues with aqua coat bonding?
Really good question thank you I would have asked the same question
Thank you for the demonstration .. great info
Great video. You just convinced me to apply a second coat of aqua coat wood grain filler. I’ll do this on the cabinet carcass and frames. I’ve ordered shaker style replacement doors and drawer fronts.
Nice job. You are the best
Thank you again!!! Do you do the back of the door ?
Looks like I'm painting my cabinets now🤣. Keep up the videos Chris, always good stuff!!!
Where is part 2? I can't wait to see it!
did you find part 2?
@@kellyroberts9040 no.... sadly
Do you fill the grain fill the back side of cabinet doors?
Where is part 2? Can’t find it?
Can I stain or oil coat wood after applying Aquacoat? Wondering if Aquacoat would show.
Customer didn't want the grain filled on his oak cabinets I painted. I used the clear Aqua Coat mixed it with a little water and brushed a clear coat on front and back of cabinet doors and cases. Sanded, primed and painted. End result all grain was painted using an HVLP with no grain areas missing paint. Used Sherwin Williams KEM Aqua as the finish coat. Will be checking out Centurion Products very soon.
Best videos ever.
Do you have to sand at the 45 min mark? Or can it sit overnight?
Do you think it matters if using an orbital sander for the initial snading or palm sander only (oak boards)
I have mocha oak cabinets. It’s the same steps for darker oak cabinets?
can I use this product on old stair treads before painting?
Wood filler for hardwood floors works great also and sometimes takes only on coat depending on how bad the grain on the doors is. You apply it the same way as the aqua coat.
Excellent channel! Thank you very much.
I'm building some cabinets and the plywood has nicks and dings in it, as a matter of fact there are a lot of them on the plywood. I need to fill them in so the surface is smooth before painting. I just got done applying a primer and it really showed all the imperfections in the plywood. some are not very deep and others around a 1/8" deep. I've tried to use a wood filler but it doesn't it would take so much product. Would this Aqua Coat be the product to use?
Did you ever do a Part 2 to this tutorial?
I did
Could you give the title to it can’t seem to find a continuation in the vids
Great work
You could give us a link to part 2.
Part 2 Chris? Lots of comments asking the same with a reply by you, "it's there". Maybe just link it please? Thanks
Can you use this before dying the wood? I am using a transtint dye. Alchohol based
Quick tip, scoop some of that material into a drywall mud pan the use you plastic scraper to apply onto the doors.
I want to caulk my cabinets. So do I do so before or after the grain filler?
I would do it before and let it dry
Good job where did you buy the soft sanding pad
I couldn't understand what you said is the name/type of sander you are using. Can it be connected to vacuum? Thk you. I'm preparing 26 old varnish window trims plus using aqua coat to eliminate most grain because I want smooth paint look. I think I know what steps I need, but I really like that sander you are using. Just couldn't catch the name.
where is part 2?
What is the brand name of the sander you’re using in this video? I’m working on oak cabinets right now. I’m painting them white. I’m using aqua coat to fill the grain, thank you for that tip. I’d love to buy a sander like the one you’re using.
So did I understand right that after all the coats are on and sanded it’s ready for paint? No need for primer?
How much do you think I would need to fill around 600ft of 1 1/4 oak moulding?
Confirming aqua coat CAN be applied after painting? No issues with bonding?
I have some holidays I need to fix.
I'm curious about this product. I've always just used wood filler mixed into a slurry, dries hard and it seems like it would need less coats than this, usually just one or two for bad areas. It's much less expensive too, but maybe its harder or messier to work with. Does anyone have experience with both that could give me the pros and cons?
What kind of sander and also, did you make that rack or build it?
SurfPrep
What is the sander you are using
Well I fuked up and painted without wood/ grain filler. I’m happy I found aqua coat which as u mentioned can be applied after painting then paint it again. I appreciate your input and all your videos keep up the great work!
Can be applied any time Joe
I’m building a red oak keepsake box for my wife. She wants it stained. Can you stain the oak after using the aqua coat and not have blotches?
Question, is it expected to fill the back of the door as well or is it just the face that gets filled?
Is there a part 2? Can't find it.
A customer fell in love with a super shinny product called "Fine Paints of Europe", an oil based exterior coating that was so glossy you could see your reflection in it. Her front door had tons of brushed acrylic paint and plenty of imperfections. The same company that made the paint also sold a product that served as a filler. It was also oil based. The filler worked okay, but that paint was so hard to apply. I just hate spraying oil paints. In hind sight, I should have opted to use an HVLP, but I just didn't have confidence in the only one I had in working order. To get one I thought could handle the job would have set me back about $1,900... and I just didn't have enough in this "paint my front door" job to justify it. I would have lost at least a grand and times were tough at that stage. I had only been in business for about a year. Some areas on that damn door took four coats to get it right..... but it was a thing of beauty when we were done. I ended up sectioning the door off into panels and rails to get it to look right.
I got a great HVLP now. I'd do that kind of work in a heart beat... but I'd price it way higher and use my HVLP. Live and learn.
That paint is the most difficult paint I ever used
@@Idahopainter Yeah, so you know the stuff! The finished look is fantastic... if you can be absolutely perfect in your application.
Does Clear aquacoat still work for white painting cabinet or we have to use White aquacoat?
Would I be able to use the Aqua Coat if I'm using an oil based lacquer for the final finish?
Is there a Part 2?
Where can you get that sanding pad attachment for getting into the tight spaces? I can't for the life of me find it, but it could be because I'm not sure what it is called. Do they make such sanding sponges for orbital sanders as well or just the rectangular one like you use?
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I do two of problock oil base then two coat IILVA 2K Poly and that is enough to fill the grain.
I shoot nitro lac over sanding sealer...do you recommend applying AC over sanding sealer...or...apply Ac as a first coat directly to bare wood?
Hey how is it going I did 3 coats and still feel wood grain should I apply another coat or maybe I did the to thin?
On oak if you want true 100% fill you need 4 - 10 coats depending on how deep your grain is, and how thin you are applying your product. I've done some oak where 2 coats fills the small grain areas, but some pieces of wood have such wide deep grain it takes 8 coats.
@@robinupham1975 wow, 8 coats. I cant imagine doing 8 coata x 30 cabinets
can you apply grain filler after primer?
You are a true artisan and I've loved your videos. Love seeing how your technique has progressed with improved product and tools. Wish you were in Vegas!
I can't find the 2nd video for the finish, did you make this one?
I did
@@Idahopainter link?
Do you ever use a sanding sealer after you use aqua coat and before you paint? Also, do you apply a primer before you paint? I am not spraying the paint on, but need to use a brush and roller. Thank you.
Is CLEAR aqua coat instead of white work the same for cabinet door painting?
great stuff nice new education set.
Is this necessary if you are spraying lacquer?
Do you fill the grain on the boxes and panels?
Yes
No need to prime before the top coat?
can you use this on trim?
Hi! Good morning! I was wondering if you would be able to help me with a question I have. My brother and I have saved up money to get my parents’ kitchen cabinets refinished and we are really confused on weather to do paint or lacquer on oak. One professional indicated he would only do paint ( InsulX) on oak because lacquer doesn’t work well on oak because of grains and it yellows/can crack, and one professional indicated he only does lacquer (Campbell) . I’m so confused by the paint vs lacquer question, and then specific to oak cabinets..
Where did you get the sander??
Great video, but I wish we could have seen the cabinet doors after they were painted.
Hi, thank you for video ,can I use this wood filler on existing paint ?
On a kitchen, do one only Aqua Coat the doors?
Would this work on full sized doors? We would like to get rid of the grain and paint them smooth
assuming this works for pine cabinets?
Thanks for the in depth video. Love this stuff. I'm interested in the rack that you placed the drying panel on. Did you make it? If so is there a video on that drying rack? If you bought it, where from please?
got a link to PART 2 ??
What type of sander is that? I’ve never seen those foam sanding pads that attach to a palm sander or finishing sander. Many thanks in advance 👍🏼
i believe a surf prep
How many buckets of aquacoat does it take you for a kitchen? Or how many doors per bucket?
Where is part 2 of the process?
It has been posted in my new series
@@Idahopainter You have a ton of vids... please post the link!
Thank you very much much
You are welcome
What do you think about using a deglosser instead of sanding?
Didn’t really know any better and used drywall mud to fill after a good sanding. Took a long time and was messy, but the result was spectacular. I would not have been happy with a grainy finish and have never regretted spending the time to do it. It’s been a few years now and it’s holding up well. I did not get by with caulking the panels, though. It has cracked, and I’m not sure what I should have done instead.
Curious if you live in a dry climate? I’m planning caulk our panels and do live in a dry climate but am still a bit nervous. Glad your project is holding up well generally!
Dry wall mud works well but you need to thin it to the consistency of thick paint. That will make sanding it back really easy.
Cabinet maker, furniture builder and finisher for 40 years.
Ok I just watched another video that said to sand each door for 15min! I'm already applying aqua coat and no way I sanded 15min per door. I used 180 grit how do I know I sanded them enough? They feel smooth to me.
I've finished cabinets for 15 years & u wanna use 320 or 220 sand paper to get a glass like finish on your final topcoat
What brand is the sander
SurfPrep
$475 ouch
I’ve love the stuff, two coats seal well with letting just a little grain show through. Stain first if your polycoating, it looks absolutely fabulous.
You shoulda shown the final results with paint.
GreenAppelPie this is part 1 of a 2 part video. I imagine he will show that in the next video
Ned Casey whoops didn’t catch that
Do u ever have to worry about tannin staining?
Obviously this is for the painting process. Let's say you were staining the cabinets. At what point would you use the aqua fill. Stain-sand-aqua fill- seal? Is it possible to use with boiled linseed oil?
Thanks
After stain
Could I use that on older wood windows that have minor cracking ?
Do you recommend using the grain filler on the back side of each cabinet door and the actual cabinets?
I personally didn’t since the doors are closed most the time I still painted it and it looks fine to me
Where to get the cool sander?
Anyone know which video is the second part of this series?
I just tried to use Aquacoat clear gel and it’s not working. I’ve done 2 coats and the grain is still there. WTH? I applied with the Bondo applicator and squeegee it off with same applicator. It looked like it filled then come back later and all the grain voids are still there. WTH? 🤔🧐
The directions on the aquacoat label recommend to degloss prior to sanding. I noticed that you didn’t do that here, do you think that deglossing is necessary? Also is it necessary to apply a coat of primer prior to spraying your paint color of choice? I’m using BM Advance for a set of bedroom cabinets. Thanks soo much!!!