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   Danford_C._Jennings | Jan 07, 2002 10:17pm | #1

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   On the Zinsser, was it cut or uncut? Did you sand between coats? Did you use a grain filler?

   Dano

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   Todd67 | Jan 07, 2002 10:38pm | #2

   *I'm a finishing idiot here...course you probably already figured that one out. I just put on the Zinsser right out of the can, let it dry and then a second coat, let that dry, then the third. From some other posts, I now know that at least I have to sand between coats. Is there, should there be more? I'd really like to avoid much sanding due to the detail of the raised panels, rails and stiles. But, if I've blown it, it'll be a good "learning experience".Continuing to sound like and idiot: What is grain filler, more appropriately, where can I get it and how is it used? Thanks

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Jan 08, 2002 12:06am | #3

   *Todd,"Cutting" refers to the thinning of shellac (or any finish for that matter). Using shellac straight from the can means that you used it "uncut".Sanding between coats is basic, as you indicate that you have now learned.Grain filler is sometimes used on woods, like Oak, that has an open grain and is used to fill the pores. There are a number of manufactured grain fillers such as Behlen's Pore-O-Pac, some folks make their own fillers. Maybe a book or two on finishes by Jewitt, Dresdner, or Flexner might be in order.Dano

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   Todd67 | Jan 08, 2002 05:57pm | #4

   *Dano-Thanks for the enlightenment. I think I will go with a filler, then primer, then paint. I do think a couple of books are in order. I just didn't have the time currently to read it all and get the project done by the time specfied by SWMBO. Thanks again.