Achiving High Gloss Finish on MDF

stef86 · 22 Sep 2009

Hello there

Just about to build a bed from MDF or HDF read a few forums and have picked up on treating all edges and that sanding between coats is a must however there is a lot of difference between each forum and I still have no idea which paints and primmers a hate painting and would rather use a can a think any advise would be great thanks .

bathstyle · 22 Sep 2009

Is it worth finding a local manufacturer who is able to foil wrap and apply gloss coating to your MDF?

I have had this done in the past for Bespoke bathroom furniture and the results look very good and suprisingly cheap.

LJW61 · 22 Sep 2009

I usually prime then apply at least 2 coats (colour dependent) of oil-based eggshell ..Only glossed a few though,a light sand between coats ..Brush or Roller (small sponge sleeve) ...Edges need 'rounding off'.. Spraying has to be the best option for a smooth glossy finish if you can manage it

stef86 · 23 Sep 2009

Hi
Thanks for the replys intrested in the foil wrapping thing for a hommer am gny do for high gloss wardrobe dorrs but a think for what am goin to build it would b too much hassel to assemble and then to take it down and get it foil wrapped etc al go for primmer and an egg shell oil base a think ,anyone have any good names or places to get the best paints other than the obvious i.e bnq n delux ?just incase there are better ones out there a aint aware of thanks!!!!

LJW61 · 23 Sep 2009

For eggshell I use in order of preference, Leyland,Johnstones,Crown then Dulux, buy from a trade outlet , more pigment

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Achiving High Gloss Finish on MDF

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