What is the best paint to use on MDF is there any treatment it needs before painting?
2007-01-02 07:55:50 · 12 answers · asked by Kelly D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
last time i painted any i used a satin finish gloss paint used a small roller otherwise you get a poor finish
2007-01-02 07:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by grahamralph2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get a very good finish on MDF, if you use a spray gun. I have made lots of furniture out of MDF, and i always use oil based primer and top coat, when painting. Rub down with some 100 grit paper before hand.
2007-01-02 08:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by PetSet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best is MDF primer to seal it before painting but acrilic undercoat/primer will do if you have nothing else. If you are using it as a worktop, put about 4 or 5 coats of emulsion on, rubbing down lightly between each coat before finishing with 2-3 coats of oil based varnish. I did this in a playroom and it's still in perfect condition 2 yrs later.
2007-01-02 08:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by sooperdooperman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to stick with an oil base product primer/paint. MDF is partical board (it will swell up like a balloon!) so be aware of that when selecting your paint (stay away from water based primers/paints)
2007-01-02 08:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by John W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should rough up the surface with sandpaper and use a good oil based primer, then an oil based paint. Don't use any latex paint products on MDF.
2007-01-02 07:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by Raine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have painted a lot of MDF and I just use regular latex paint. I have never primed it, but I think that depends on what/where it is being used. MDF paints very well!
2007-01-02 08:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah you need a primer, if you don't use one the MDF will just soak up every bit of paint you put on.
if your using a dark paint go for a dark primer, and vice versa for light paint.
any decent paint seller should guide you in the right direction.
2007-01-02 08:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by dooglepuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the primer and undercoat you used they may not be compatible with spray paint, paint a scrap of MDF exactly the same and try that or you may and up with the orange peel effect and ruin your work
2016-03-29 04:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by Geraldine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy special mdf primer from b&q, paint then sand it then paint it again. do what it says on the tin.
2007-01-02 08:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by big bird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i live with a professional decorator and he said acrylic egg shell paint its water based and has no smell its the best thing for the job
2007-01-02 10:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by ANNE S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋