Does plyboard require a primer coat?

[chainsaw_masochist]

Can I paint two pieces of plyboard with just undercoat and then a top coat or do I need to use a primer?

Thanks for any help.

 

[dcdec]

No it needs a primer

 

[misterhelpful]

Definitely prime, as stated, and if using a waterbased system, use a good quality primer as most plywood is made from hardwood which often produces resinous bleed.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Once it's been primed ,then, does it still require an undercoat and then a final coat? Or can the u/coat be omitted?

 

[sparkwright]

Not really, if you want a decent job. Two undercoats before the top coat would be best if you are using a light colour and you want good coverage.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Sounds a bit of a pain, actually. All I am trying to produce is a couple of pieces to go behind a newly installed WC to hide an unsightly vertical soilpipe. I have cut out the two pieces but wonder if I would be better using them as a template to cut two equal pieces from an a (already) painted MDF bath panel.

 

[sparkwright]

Whatever like you like.

Don't you like painting then?

There are various paints that dry much quicker.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

OK, sw. I need to have these pieces painted and ready to seal for Sunday. If, as recommended, I am to use a primer, a couple of layers of u/coat and a topcoat could you suggest any paints that will allow me to achieve this in the said time as I am more than happy to give it a bash.

 

[sparkwright]

What kind of finish are you after?

Normal gloss?

Or something less shiny?

Water-based paints dry much quicker.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Well it needs to compliment the white ceramic of the WC but I am not sure that means it should be gloss. I had bought a white eggshell paint 'satin' finish but I am not sure that this is the best choice for this task.