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I used a pint for mine which was 8 drawers and 6 cabinet doors. That also includes the base cabinets that they came out of. Also did a mirror too. I did 3 coats on the drawers and doors and 2 coats on the cabinet bases. The cabinets are 2- 36” cabinets, 1- 32” cabinet and 1- 18” cabinet. As well as 1 side of a cabinet that will be exposed when done. Great product. It’s super easy and fast to do

And I still have some left about 15% of the pint is remaining. I feel like the material went pretty far. Good luck

@@joelandes5089 Thank you very much.

So is it review time yet??

Joe as long as the vinyl sealer is completely cured [cured does not mean the same as dried] as to the manufacturers guidelines you can scuff it up a little with 220 sand paper then apply the Aqua Coat Grain Filler as per instructions and apply your lacquer. If when sanding your vinyl sealer it gums up your sand paper it is not cured. Happy Filling.

@@aquacoatinc4702 Awesome thanks so much!

Yes that is what we recommend,.

The clear will work but if you are painting, we recommend using the white. It's easier to see and has higher solids and performs better. Much easier to use the white if painting over.

The door was not sprayed, looks like it was rolled! Not the best idea after filling grain.

Seriously, that .2mm grain didn't stand a chance against 3mm of paint.

You would put your primer over the grain filler. The reason being that when applying the White Cabinet Grain Filler you will be able to see where you applied it and where you sanded it off. This will make the user more successful.

Dave you can fill the grains and pores using the Clear Grain Filler. If you are trying to fill texture and the imperfections are large the filler will look opaque. Always run a complete test of your planned finishing processes all the way to the end on sample board of the wood you plan on working with and yes you can apply a 2k over the filler.

The purpose of the wax free shellac over the filler is the oak wood will give off an oil type product that is called tannins. The tannins over time might bleed through to your paint turning it yellow or brown in color over time. The shellac forms a great seal coat that prevents the tannins from coming through. If you are painting your cabinets the White Cabinet Grain filler will work better.

@@aquacoat9589 Thank you so much for the quick reply! I noticed there are 2 kinds (Universal wood sealer and Universal sanding sealer by Rustoleum) which should I use?

@@ranayeem You want a stain/tannin blocking stain.

Yes you can apply a vinyl sealer over the Aqua Coat Grain Fillers. For optimum performance make sure it is dried overnight and then lightly scuff sand with 320 right before applying your sealer.

Then put 1-2 coats of a stain blocking primer and 2 coats of paint. You don't need the grain filler if you are not trying to fill the grain.

@@aquacoat9589 Thanks.. If I sand too much will I hide grain? I thought grain was visible not feelable.

Yes you can apply a water based primer and paint over the grain filler. You want to make sure you use a stain blocking primer to prevent the tannens from coming through.

@@aquacoat9589 thank you for the quick response, just brought some today

For optimum performance you want to let it dry overnight before applying your primer.

Aqua Coat thanks!!

Thank you Michael. Please let us know if you have any questions. We would love to see the finished product when you are done. Good luck and happy filling. You stay safe also!!

Sandy yes you can use a Polyacrylic over the grain filler as long as it is either brush or sprayed. You do not want to use a wipe on product with the grain filler because wipe on products are meant to be forced into the grain and not let other products penetrate the grain. This is exactly what Aqua Coat Grain Fillers do. So the 2 combined products will not work together if rubbed in/on.

Thank you! Can I also use the Polycrylic under it as you did in the video. I am assuming if I can use it over it, I can prep with it as well.

@@Aultmanchristmas No you would not apply a poly acrylic under the filler. It will prevent the filler from getting into the pores and grains and sealing them.

Yes any color paint will work. Just apply 1-2 coats of primer and then 2 coats of paint.

The Clear Grain Filler is used when you want to put a clear topcoat over the grain filler to get a smooth clear finish. The White Cabinet Grain Filler is used for when you want to fill the grain and seal the pores to attain a smooth painted finish. Like painting your cabinets, vanity, table or anything else you want to paint. The white will perform better when painting as it has higher solids and better adhesion, which means better performance in less coats.

Yes. Works great with BIN Zinsser

Yes

Yes indeed it said so on the instructions, they recommend using dewaxed shellac as conditioner prior to the aqua coat.

Guitar makers regularly use Aqua Coat (or other pore-fillers) before french-polishing with shellac: I just did that myself, the finish looks great. Some then put a couple of thin coats of (for example) Tru-Oil over that.

Yes

I think he was showing the product failed without realizing it. There are other products that are way better.

@@johnsmith-qe2fd what products do you recommend

Thank you Chad for your question. Yes you can apply it with a rag. It is best to use a flat blade on the larger flat portions of your cabinets but you can use your finger to initially apply it, along with a rag to rub it into the groves of the decorative elements on your cabinets that are too small to fit any flat plastic surfaces. You might need to be a little more attentive to left behind globs that you will need to sand lightly before adding more coats of filler or painting so as not to have your finished look be uneven. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Yes you can use a rag as long as it is not a tack rag or the big box store ..boxes of rags as they usually have oils and waxes in them to extend shelf life. You can also use gloves and your fingers to get into those hard to get places and them remove excess with a rag. Just remember the grain filler needs to be forced into the pores and grains.

I never used this product. But quality waterbased primers and paints are perfectly fine over wood. Might raise the grain on first coat. And waterbased primers/ paints would definitely raise the wood fibers of mdf. Except maybe Ben Moore Advance Primer, because it is a water/ alkyd mix, would be best I think for waterbased on mdf. Wood will expand naturally during changes in humidity/ temp changes. And if a waterbased paint is cracking/ peeling from that kind of wood expanding, that means it's a cheap/ inferior primer/ paint in my opinion. If you are trying to paint over veneer that could crack and show through the paint, but that would need a specific primer: XIM Peel Bond or Mad Dog Durabond.

Tell you this much, just refinished some hardboard/MDF cabinets using urethanized acrylic, and my method now is... No water based anything on wood, except when finishing white.

You can apply stain before the grain filler as long as it is completely dried. You can also use stain or paint on top of the Aqua Coat Grain filler. Always try your process on a sample piece first

You can apply stain over the clear grain filler. You can also apply paint. We recommend using the White Cabinet Grain Filler for cabinets.

lol i was just about to comment to see if i needed to apply a shellac first!

Charles you can contact us at info@aquacoat.com