Hello everyone. Any suggestions on a good waterproof wood putty or grain filler brand? And where i could find it. I have sphero lacquer wood putty and polytuff but i wonder if there is a better product out there. Maybe something boat makers use?
Thanks in advace.
Re: Waterproof woodputty advice
I've used Bondo, or body filler in the past to fill screw holes building boats. Works well.
Re: Waterproof woodputty advice
Hello everyone. Any suggestions on a good waterproof wood putty or grain filler brand? And where i could find it. I have sphero lacquer wood putty and polytuff but i wonder if there is a better product out there. Maybe something boat makers use?
Thanks in advace.
Marine grade epoxy can be used as a grain or putty filler if your intent is for elemental protection. if just for indoor use then you can settle for a mix of Polyurethane sanding sealer or any resin based primer/glue and saw dust.:cool:
Re: Waterproof woodputty advice
Many thanks sir willy and sir joe.
In either of these options, can i still use an orbital sander to smothen the surface?
OR will the sand paper turn out useless in making the surface smooth.
I was also wondering if i could still put varnish and a top coat on top of either bondo or marine grade epoxy. Dont care much if the filler doesnt "look like wood" in the end. As long as the varnish and top coat adheres properly to the bondo or epoxy to make a tough top coat finish.
Havent worked with either product sirs. Any additional advice?
Re: Waterproof woodputty advice
Many thanks sir willy and sir joe.
In either of these options, can i still use an orbital sander to smothen the surface?
OR will the sand paper turn out useless in making the surface smooth.I was also wondering if i could still put varnish and a top coat on top of either bondo or marine grade epoxy. Dont care much if the filler doesnt "look like wood" in the end. As long as the varnish and top coat adheres properly to the bondo or epoxy to make a tough top coat finish.
Havent worked with either product sirs. Any additional advice?
Best to use a sanding pad or block with a rubber liner. Ease of control prevents you from over sanding and heat build up lessening gumming effect on both the sand paper and the work surface. You may even wet sand it to see a partial glimpse of your potential outcome while sanding. You need to use hard resin based varnishes like POLYURETHANE, VALSPAR and EPOXY COATING for floor applications. For Vertical applications like walls and furniture you may use lacquer or Acrylic top coat aside from the Hard resin types.
