How Do You Apply Stain Over Wood Filler?
A great innovation in woodworking products is the paintable and stainable wood filler. The wood filler is made with different wood species so that it will stain to shades similar to those of the surrounding wood and the filled holes will not stand out like sore thumbs. These wood fillers are spreadable with a putty knife, and when they are dry, sandable with regular sandpaper. They finish nicely and blend well with the surrounding solid wood. There are many brands to choose from and many price points to consider. Also, there are indoor- and outdoor-grade wood fillers available. Remove paint, stain and other forms of wood finish from the surface of the wood using any combination of sandpaper, wire brushes or stripping chemicals. The wood surface should be allowed to dry completely if solvents and stripping products are used to remove existing wood finishes. Remove sawdust with a tack cloth. Load stainable wood filler onto a putty knife and spread the stainable wood filler over the areas
