I have panelled my basement in knotty pine and plan to polyurethane. At what point should I fill the countersunk nail holes with putty? In between coats? Before, After the second coat? Any fillers better than others? Thanks.
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This is not my usual area of expertise but woodworking is a hobby of mine, so i will take a stab at this.
If you want to use a neutral color stainable putty then it is best to apply before you stain so the putty gets stained the same color as the panel. I have found that stainable putty seldom stains close to the finish i apply to the rest of the project. Another method is to use tinted wood putty that can be mixed to the appropriate color. I would do this before i but on the clearcoat finish but it probably can be done after as well with little difference in noticeability. May be someone else can answer this better.
If you want to use a neutral color stainable putty then it is best to apply before you stain so the putty gets stained the same color as the panel. I have found that stainable putty seldom stains close to the finish i apply to the rest of the project. Another method is to use tinted wood putty that can be mixed to the appropriate color. I would do this before i but on the clearcoat finish but it probably can be done after as well with little difference in noticeability. May be someone else can answer this better.
