[klondike98]

I've used Deft spray sanding sealer if you can find it, some stores carry it others don't. That Mohawk sanding sealer is fine. As for grain filler it depends on the depth of the grains. It can take multiple spray sanding sealer coats with sanding in between to fill them that way but I know some folks do. I've also used brush on Deft sanding sealer (you can apply more than you can with spray) followed by sanding until the brush strokes are gone and the grain is filled. It seemed to do OK but I prefer grain fillers. The good thing as long as you are using the lacquers is its not too hard to strip and start over if it looks bad. I think everyone develops their own technique and learns with time, but there are some folks on here that are very skilled at it.