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MDF paint

  • 21-10-2010 5:08pm
    #1
    kkelly77
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    I'm looking for recommendations for a decent MDF paint. Boxed in the pipes for the bathroom and want to paint the MDF white. I've already primed with PVA (5 to 1 water mix) Thanks.

    K


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  • #2
    soundsham
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    one coat of emulsion fill sand and 2 satin would be my preferred way

    so after pva i'd fill sand and 2 satin if i was you

    or fill undercoat and satin if you have u/c handy


  • #3
    kkelly77
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    soundsham wrote: »
    one coat of emulsion fill sand and 2 satin would be my preferred way

    so after pva i'd fill sand and 2 satin if i was you

    or fill undercoat and satin if you have u/c handy

    Is the emulsion fill just to help the paint adhere to the wood?


  • #4
    soundsham
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    fill = fill holes;)

    emulsion is used to prime the mdf
    fill any holes
    sand it and dust off
    coat with satin
    light sand and 2nd coat of satin


  • #5
    kkelly77
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    Can I use any satin paint on MDF? Was in the local hardware store and couldn't find any specific 'finishing paint' for MDF, only primer and undercoat.


  • #6
    galwaydude18
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    A few coats of emulsion paint will do the trial.you dont need anything more fancy than that. As said above fill the holes and sand them as well. I have used this method countless times when i needed to paint plain mdf when fitting shops.


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  • #7
    sydthebeat
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    soundsham wrote: »
    fill = fill holes;)

    emulsion is used to prime the mdf
    fill any holes
    sand it and dust off
    coat with satin
    light sand and 2nd coat of satin

    hi there, im going to have a large surface of mdf to paint in a few weeks... 2.4 x 3.15

    if i use this spec for the paint, including the PVA sealer, any ideas what time it will take from start to finish? im not clued up on drying times etc


  • #8
    jack of all
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    Emulsion is fine for painting MDF if you don't mind it raising the "grain" somewhat and it does drink paint also. A quick way to seal MDF is to thin oil based undercoat down with up to 20% white spirit and use this as a first coat, no PVA. Apply with a small roller and you'll find it will be touch dry in minutes. After 12 hours or so de-nib with a fine abrasive sanding block, wipe down with a damp cloth and apply your chosen finish- oil based gloss or satin, water-based emulsion or eggshell. I like to seal with an oil based paint as it gives good coverage, prevents the MDF soaking up water based finishes and is durable and prevents wicking, especially machined edges.


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