Good Morning everyone,

Sorry that I posted this in the general woodworking and then I realized there was a finishing fourm. I have started cutting my trim from 4/4 oak and have created a baseboard and window and door trim that I am finishing with a satin poly. I am wondering if I should fill the grain before I finish it? It is a fairly straight mission type of trim, so no ogees or curves. Any thoughts?

I should mention that I am using red oak and was thinking that by filling the pores i would us a tinted filler to add some contrast. Also I think that the trim will be easier to clean if it is filled.

Thanks for your opinions!

Lewis