1 files changed, 3 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/grid.go b/grid.go
index 77d64f4..9e613c2 100644
--- a/grid.go
+++ b/grid.go
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@ func (n *Node) NewGrid(name string, w int, h int) *Node {
 
 	a := newAction(newNode, toolkit.Add)
 	sendAction(a)
+
+	// by default, always pad grids
+	newNode.Pad()
 	return newNode
 }