Dec 18, 2019 · SO, we made a mantle, filled the nail holes with wood filler, sanded down, stained, and BAM light spots over the “stainable” wood filler. I know the issue is that the filler closed the wood …

Nov 24, 2007 · What in your opinion is the best stainable wood filler out there, I have used Minwax and Elmer's and not happy with the results I get ? Bruce.

Sep 7, 2018 · The wood filler not taking a stain is a minor problem compared to the stain going blotchy. You could always use touch up markers on the filler or mix some paint to color the filler with a small …

Jun 16, 2015 · Assuming the problem is the stainable wood filler didn't take the stain all you have to do is color the filler with touch up markers and graining pens. You can get a set of three touch up …

Oct 3, 2010 · What can I do if my wood filler begins to dries out? If there is a crust on your wood filler, remove it first and just add a small amount of water to your filler and mix it thoroughly. Repeat this …

Dec 3, 2008 · If I'm filling small holes that won't be used again, I normally use Elmers wood filler. It's not really that stainable but works well. If existing holes work but are wallered out, you can glue either a …

Dec 18, 2011 · I just sanded the minwax stainable wood filler on my son's toy box and there is sections where the filler can't be sanded off or there is some sort of residue left. My question is, will this show …

Aug 7, 2013 · I bought some MINWAX Wood putty and filled a crack. Now I decided to read the directions to find out how long it takes to dry and it says “Will not harden to a sandable surface”. …

Open-grained woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, however, may require the use of a filler. Grain fillers (also called pore fillers or paste wood fillers) are divided into two categories: oil based or water …

May 5, 2008 · Strip the wood back to nothing. Especially in the gouges, get the area wet which will cause the wood fibers / grain to expand and should bring back some of the shape at least fairly close …