lksopener Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi chaps, I've had some built in cupboards made and just wondered if anyone had any tips on painting mdf? I've got mdf sealer which I know I need, but would you just follow with a generic primer and then paint of choice? Thanks regards, Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 When I used to machine and paint mdf for a living we used to sand it, undercoat, sand again and then paint. This provided a sufficent finish to then paint a top coat. Failure to sand will mean it will just run off and look pants. As for painting I'd spray for a smooth finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 i brought a tin of mdf primer that i put one coat straight onto the board then two coats of satinwood in the colour i wanted, used a cheap mini foam roler for getting behind radiators, matches into the new kitchen cabinets a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 It is the base coat which denotes the final finish. As stated get that right,and your good to go..B O L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Wood primer, preferably water based then you have a choice of top coats and drying time and fumes are greatly reduced. Rub down with fine paper when dry (wear a mask) then another coat of primer. Just a dusting rub down, then undercoat if using solvent based top coat, or straight on with water based paints after second coat of primer if sticking with water based finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 When I used to machine and paint mdf for a living we used to sand it, undercoat, sand again and then paint. This provided a sufficent finish to then paint a top coat. Failure to sand will mean it will just run off and look pants. As for painting I'd spray for a smooth finish. What he said :good:sand/ seal edge/ sand/paint/sand and final coat with foam gloss roller or spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I use emulsion first few coats and sand between . I then satin wood of late with a gloss roller. It's worked a treat for cheap wardrobes at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 My daughters room done with satin wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 My boys mezzanine in his bedroom with just emulsion to match his walls. I've since finished the cupboards underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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