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Varnishing over wood filler
Quote from Fiona Johnstone on 25th August 2026, 5:26 pmI have a small amount of rot where my cabin meets the deck and it will need to be filled before I can varnish. What filler would your recommend and do I follow the same varnishing procedures as in the course?
I have a small amount of rot where my cabin meets the deck and it will need to be filled before I can varnish. What filler would your recommend and do I follow the same varnishing procedures as in the course?
Quote from Dan Lee on 26th August 2026, 10:34 amFiller wise it depends a little on the extent of the rot and positioning of the area. For example if it needs structural integrity or whether it is just a cosmetic fill. I'd likely be inclined to fill with a thickened epoxy. Feel free to upload some pictures if you like and I should be able to help further.
Either way it doesn't really affect the varnishing process when it comes to it.
Filler wise it depends a little on the extent of the rot and positioning of the area. For example if it needs structural integrity or whether it is just a cosmetic fill. I'd likely be inclined to fill with a thickened epoxy. Feel free to upload some pictures if you like and I should be able to help further.
Either way it doesn't really affect the varnishing process when it comes to it.
