Painting MDF

djcla · 25 Nov 2012

Hi

Looking for some advice on painting MDF im planning to build an arcade cabinet but unsure on the paint etc to use to get a really nice finish. Ive read loads of tips etc but most relate to us paints etc. I plan to use foam roller and a primer Zinsser BIN, i then want a good black finish abd was thinking a metal paint like rustoleum combicolor will that work well? Or should i just get a standard satin gloss wood paint? Any thoughts?

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Burnerman · 25 Nov 2012

Personally i'd go for a genuine MDF primer, rubbed down with wet and dry paper, followed by a couple of coats of quality paint, again rubbed down first.
I've had excellent results with International paints, but Rustoleum is top quality too....I'm just not sure about its application here.
John

djcla · 25 Nov 2012

Any particular international paint?

Burnerman · 25 Nov 2012

Cruising down the singles aisles of Homebase - as you do

I came across International facia paint in black.....and by heck its good.
John

djcla · 25 Nov 2012

Is that not for pvc? Ive found some international furniture and cupboard paint that might just be what i need . Says its for melamine and mdf

foxhole · 26 Nov 2012

Mohair roller, or short bristle roller, foam blows bubbles in the finish.

djcla · 26 Nov 2012

Is simulated mohair short pile the same thing?

foxhole · 27 Nov 2012

djcla said:
Is simulated mohair short pile the same thing?

Yes

djcla · 27 Nov 2012

Im probably going with dulux trade diamond eggshell now which is water based. Btw will mohair remove the problem of orange peel effect? Is a short pile mohair roller ok for water based paint?

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