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If I paint my MDF with a black oil-based paint, then try to sand it to make the coat smooth, won't it embed the sanded dust into the coat and/or make the paint look gray from sanding? I recently painted a MDF coffee table and was afraid to experiment as it *had* to look good but I...

Nigel, that's exactly the advice I needed! Great post! Thank you sir. I forgot/didn't know about countersinking so I'm glad you mentioned that. That is perfect. One last, question if you wouldn't mind.... would all-purpose spackling paste be a suitable replacement for wood filler...

Is there any 'default' procedure? Ie Should I prime or seal first? How many times? I understand the process could vary but what is a general method? Thanks for the suggestions. I will be picking up a few of those items stat.

Alright. I'm ready to build my MDF coffee table! After a not-so-quick trip to the hardware store I came back with: 3/4"/19mm MDF boards Kilz Original (Interior Oil-Based) Zinsser B-I-N Primer Rust-Oleum Flat Black Oil-Based Paint Zinsser Shellac! 100, 220, 320 sandpaper So... did I...

Good call, HowlinWilf. The glass will be like 100lbs/45kilo. Plus whatever weight I put on the coffee table. Any idea if it needs reinforcement on the inside? Will nails holding it together on the outside be enough? Speaking of nails, any ideas on how I cover up the nails so you cannot see...

Good idea. You don't think the groove will wear away/crack over time from the weight of the glass and whatever is on the coffee table?

Hey all, For a project, I am creating a see thru coffee table that will hold a 3/8" glasstop. Now, I plan on making it out of MDF (so it can support the weight of the glass). I need to create an inner ledge though for the glass so the table top is flush with the surface. In theory, I...