Wood Sealers

THE IMPORTANCE of the FIRST COAT!

Unlike metal or plastic surfaces, wood presents a substrate that varies in density, porosity, and stability.
It should go without saying that almost no coating or finish can overcome a poorly prepared surface.
Prepare the surface of the substrate in character with the desired finish result.

If an extra smooth surface is specified, then sanding, grain filling, and defect filling of some sort is indicated.
The best finish cannot overcome an ill prepared surface.

The first coat on new wood seals and evens out differences in porosity and density.
On softer woods and on face grain this sealer coat may require 2 applications to provide an even base for the build coats.

If an area shows little or no sealer build by comparison to the surrounding surface the build coats then have to make up for the lack of a proper sealer or primer foundation.