I am about to make raised panel kitchen units from MDF and intend painting them. Is there a particular type of top coat required, bearing in mind that they will be taking a few knocks. Is it recommended to use a varnish or sealer over the top coat. Thanks
I've been advised to use Melamine Paint as a top coat particulary in bathroom / kitchen environments.. It produces a durable satin finish & requires no primer, goes on with one coat even on MDF. Get down to homebase & check it out.
I would still expect it to cause some furing of the surface...I would never advocate one coat wonder paint....you can finish it with whatever you like id go for sating myself as gloss will show up every surface imperfection....'melamine paint' is probably just the retail markets name for something based on acrylic eggshell.
If its thick and goes on heavy you will end up with a horrid orange peel effect....far better to build up thinner coats slowly...sanding between each coat.
People have been painting their kitchens for years with alsorts...'kitchen and bathroom paint' is a gimmick aimed at the diy market.....they have succeeded in making people beleive its the only thing you can use....it isnt....ask any painter.
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