Thank you for two bits of information I haven’t seen anywhere else. Sanding right before you apply the next coat and how to make it compatible with oil finishes. So very much appreciated.
Great video! That sounds like a wonderful product that's easy to use and you certainly got nice test results from it. Thanks for sharing the information. Hope you and Buddy have a great evening! God bless!!
Great explanation! I've just been looking at Aqua Coat, and the reviews are pretty mixed (which makes me figure there is a rather sizeable group who doesn't understand how it is used). Thanks for providing some clarity!
Very encouraging. Just ordered a pint to fill grain on a recycled oak cabinet. The original finish is clear urethane, which did not fill the pores. Can I apply the Aqua Coat over the urethane? I plan to sand the urethane finish lightly, not down to bare wood.
Great video. Is the grain filler also a sealer? Meaning after the grain filling process are some remaining pores receptive to penetrating finishes (ie shellac, tung oil, Rubio, etc) or is it that the grain filler is more aligned to ‘film based’ top coats that do not penetrate the wood ? Thank you in advance. Happy Hollidays.
thanks for this video. This seems like the easiest wood filler i’ve found. can i use it if im applying regular paint over it or does it only work for stains?
Thanks for the very informative video. I would like to use the Aqua Coat product to fill the deep grain, pores and channels on wenge, but I would like to use General Finishes Seal-A-Cel (oil varnish blend) to bring out the grain and character of the wood first. Are these two products compatible in this manner? If so, how long would I need to wait after applying Seal-A-Cel before applying the Aqua Coat? Also, would you recommend adding a stain to the Aqua Coat when using with a dark wood like wenge? Thanks.
I'm confused, at 03:05 you said to sand immediately before additional coat or top coat but at 05:30 you said to wait 24hr to 48hr before applying top coat.
Yes, after the dry-time you want to lightly sand. The 24-48hr time is before your top coats begin and especially important is you're using an oil top coat.
So when you say "It cures", does it really cure? Like it doesn't re-dissolve when the wood gets wet? And how about the problem of wood not warming up when you put water-based stuff on it? Some water base jobs look white as a ghost.
I have not tried, so I recommend doing a test first. It should work though as I have used other oil based products over Aqua Coat. You really need to make sure the AquaCoat is fully cured.
@@CraftsmansLegacy how much time you give it before applying your finish? And how to you know when to stop sanding? Cause everyone says "sand lightly" :)
@@CraftsmansLegacy im using Nitrocellulose lacquer on top. Still I let it cure for 72hrs scuff sand and then ill apply clear or sealer coat just to lock in the grain filler and then move on to the color just to be safe. That's the plan
I love making small projects like gun/knife handles or crosses out of pretty heavily worm-chewed woods...have you tried using this grain filler on wood with holes significantly larger than just those grain gaps? If so, does it hold well? And is the cured hardness good enough for longterm utility? I've used resin before but it's a pain on such small projects.
Great question. No - it will not work for that purpose. The solution is really going to depend on the size of the hole. Epoxy, CA, wood-based filler. Aqua Coat is great for grain - even a very course open grain but not holes. Hope this helps!
@@CraftsmansLegacy Awesome! Thanks. I'm still going to get some Aqua Coat for the right projects though. Stuff looks incredibly useful. I can't believe I'd never heard of it before. Great video as always!
Thank you for two bits of information I haven’t seen anywhere else. Sanding right before you apply the next coat and how to make it compatible with oil finishes. So very much appreciated.
Amazing job on this video, clear directions, but quick and to the point!
I too have been using Aqua Coat for about a year or so. Great Product!
Great info and demonstration, Eric! I've actually never used a grain filler before.
Thank you. You will have to give it a go on your next project
That grain filler is the best. It's very easy to use. I remember the old stuff and having to wipe it back with burlap. Lots of work. Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial. I love a smooth even finish. Looking forward to trying it out.
That Tonka truck in the back brings back memories ❤
That is a wood dump truck I built. It was a lot of fun to make. I built 2 of them as gifts. We did a video on the build.
I totally thought it was a Tonka truck too! Those things were robust! ^_^
I have cabinets that were painted, I'm repainting but hate the wood grain that's visible. Can I use this over paint?
I noticed that red wood does not need grain filler at all with Verathane Oil Poly.
Giving this product a try, appreciate the video!
Lots of great information! I'm going to watch again and take notes.
Great video! That sounds like a wonderful product that's easy to use and you certainly got nice test results from it. Thanks for sharing the information. Hope you and Buddy have a great evening! God bless!!
Thank you!
@@CraftsmansLegacy you're welcome! God bless!
Great explanation! I've just been looking at Aqua Coat, and the reviews are pretty mixed (which makes me figure there is a rather sizeable group who doesn't understand how it is used). Thanks for providing some clarity!
can you use squad coat to fill dents or impressions in the wood, followed by a clear lacquer coat?
Hi. Curious how you used your dye on that one piece? Mix it directly into the Aquacoat?
Very encouraging. Just ordered a pint to fill grain on a recycled oak cabinet. The original finish is clear urethane, which did not fill the pores. Can I apply the Aqua Coat over the urethane? I plan to sand the urethane finish lightly, not down to bare wood.
Sweet! Yes you can apply over the poly. Make sure you prep the poly surface good first.
Great video. Is the grain filler also a sealer? Meaning after the grain filling process are some remaining pores receptive to penetrating finishes (ie shellac, tung oil, Rubio, etc) or is it that the grain filler is more aligned to ‘film based’ top coats that do not penetrate the wood ? Thank you in advance. Happy Hollidays.
Great video , need to find this product for our shop.
Any chance you could do a polycrylic vs aquathane comparison?
Maybe. Let me see if I can put something together.
thanks for this video. This seems like the easiest wood filler i’ve found. can i use it if im applying regular paint over it or does it only work for stains?
Would this be considered a food safe product if I then sealed it with mineral Oil and Beeswax over top things like cutting boards and wooden bowls
Great presentation !
Can you use a hard wax oil on top of aquacoat?
I've used Rubio with success.
Good video. Very helpful.
Very direct and informative, thanks! What is the sanding sealer that you used?
No wax sealer.
Thanks for the very informative video. I would like to use the Aqua Coat product to fill the deep grain, pores and channels on wenge, but I would like to use General Finishes Seal-A-Cel (oil varnish blend) to bring out the grain and character of the wood first. Are these two products compatible in this manner? If so, how long would I need to wait after applying Seal-A-Cel before applying the Aqua Coat? Also, would you recommend adding a stain to the Aqua Coat when using with a dark wood like wenge? Thanks.
Good information thanks. Question, have you ever used Aqua Coat grain filler with Odie's Oil?
You are a great teacher! 👨🏫. What is it sitting on when you are sanding? It kind of popped up when you finished?
Festool vacuum clamp
I'm confused, at 03:05 you said to sand immediately before additional coat or top coat but at 05:30 you said to wait 24hr to 48hr before applying top coat.
Yes, after the dry-time you want to lightly sand. The 24-48hr time is before your top coats begin and especially important is you're using an oil top coat.
@@CraftsmansLegacy Thank you for clarification. What about Shellac like Zinsser BIN Shellac?
So when you say "It cures", does it really cure? Like it doesn't re-dissolve when the wood gets wet? And how about the problem of wood not warming up when you put water-based stuff on it? Some water base jobs look white as a ghost.
Hello! Can you use Nitrocellulose Lacquer over a Water Based Aquacoat Grain Filler?
I have not tried, so I recommend doing a test first. It should work though as I have used other oil based products over Aqua Coat. You really need to make sure the AquaCoat is fully cured.
@@CraftsmansLegacy how much time you give it before applying your finish?
And how to you know when to stop sanding? Cause everyone says "sand lightly" :)
If you are going to use an oil top finish, I would recommend 48hrs. The sanding is more of a scuff so an additional coat can bite.
@@CraftsmansLegacy im using Nitrocellulose lacquer on top. Still I let it cure for 72hrs scuff sand and then ill apply clear or sealer coat just to lock in the grain filler and then move on to the color just to be safe. That's the plan
Great video. Thanks
can you apply that a primer has been applied?
You can apply over a sealer or primer.
Very cool product!
I love making small projects like gun/knife handles or crosses out of pretty heavily worm-chewed woods...have you tried using this grain filler on wood with holes significantly larger than just those grain gaps? If so, does it hold well? And is the cured hardness good enough for longterm utility? I've used resin before but it's a pain on such small projects.
Great question. No - it will not work for that purpose. The solution is really going to depend on the size of the hole. Epoxy, CA, wood-based filler. Aqua Coat is great for grain - even a very course open grain but not holes. Hope this helps!
@@CraftsmansLegacy Awesome! Thanks. I'm still going to get some Aqua Coat for the right projects though. Stuff looks incredibly useful.
I can't believe I'd never heard of it before.
Great video as always!
Nice chair.
I don’t understand how you manage to be so cool and humble with such a raging mustache. You rule.
👍👍👍👍👍
Thin it down brah, let it seep into those pores! Jesus.
Aqua Coat is too time consuming.... it takes hours
Good things come to those who wait. Doesn't take long unless your using oil over. Then, it's just in your best interest to wait for curing.
@@CraftsmansLegacyhow about shellac topcoat?
Finishing paint work properly also takes hours. ……
Yes, glue ups take time too. Should we pass on those as well?