Fine filter for Oak

[RichD1]

I’m looking for a coloured fine wood filler for English oak. I’ve got a couple of small gaps where I jointed up two boards to make a worktop.

Years ago I used to have sticks of various brown shades which felt sort of waxy.

Recommendations please?

 

[foxhole]

You can use a neutral wood filler and colour it to suit .

 

[opps]

You can mix acrylic paints into 2 pack filler to match the colour, but on the balance of probability, it will crack in time as the oak expands and contracts.

You can used coloured wax sticks and polish them flat. I do not know how water tight they will be though.

Alternatively, the likes of Unika sell coloured waterbased caulks (primarily used for flooring). They will shrink back slightly.

Mapai make a massive colour range of silicone sealants. The silicone is like to repel any finish that you apply though.

Jenkins make a celulose base liquid that you can add sawdust (from your timber) to. It goes off really quickly and can be sanded shortly after. I have no idea if it will deal with the timber movements.

I hope the above helps.

Photos might be useful.

 

[jj4091]

Years ago I used to have sticks of various brown shades which felt sort of waxy.

Do you mean these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laminate-Colored-Scraper-Scratch-Furniture/dp/B0F9X1LSC5?th=1

 

[RichD1]

No they were like a small brick with raised lettering

 

[jj4091]

Same thing I would think. Here is another version

Briwax Wax Repair Sticks

Ideal for filling small dents and chips in wooden furniture. Pack contains 4x 40ml colour sticks and an applicator. Colours can be inter-mixed to achieve exact shade.

www.toolstation.com

 

[RichD1]

Yes, looks very similar to what I had but much smaller. Thanks would never have thought about Toolstation.

 

[Diver Fred]

This

 

[Munroast]

trouble is with the wax sticks, they dont accept a stain or oil afterwards, so they are best used after the finish is applied

saw dust and glue can work, but keep the top layer almost dry - use animal glue instead of PVA, it won't turn so dark or crack as easily

 

[RichD1]

It had just crossed my mind as to whether it would take a polyurethane finish.

 

[opps]

No they were like a small brick with raised lettering

I think you mean the Liberon ones

Liberon Wax Filler Sticks

Liberon Wax Filler Sticks for repairing finished interior wooden furniture. Fills small to medium holes, cracks and scratches. Quick drying and easy to use.

www.wood-finishes-direct.com

 

[Justin Passing]

I've used Liberon waxy, ones you mix and stain, ones you melt, and Colorfill. etc. They all crack.

Unless you think you can hide the joint because it's almost too small to fill, I'd make the joint neat, maybe by running a 2- 3mm router bit along it, then fill with something which will stick, not crack, and not stain. I.e. a silicone type.