spraying mdf

[banditboy]

i have built some mdf countertops/shelves, with curved edges and routed edge details,
i would like to paint them with my compressor,and spray gun,

ive painted fences and cars with it,

would i be best to use a water based undercoat and top coat or will the mdf react to it,
should i seal the mdf with pva,

anyone got any experience of painting mdf...

 

[Nige F]

I haven`t- but I know someone who used to make kitchens out of it I`ll give them a bell and ask what they used, haven`t had a chat for a while . I`ll post it in Decorating Forum - it`ll be useful . Have a look on Monday

 

[oompah]

You can get mdf primer from the sheds I've used it then glossed on it with reasonble results.

 

[banditboy]

ah... i think ive seen mdf primer in the shops b4.....

 

[banditboy]

i gave the bare mdf,a mist coating of oil based wood primer,
then a couple of good coats of a cupboard paint i found in wickes,

which is water based and easy to spray and clean up the kit afterwards, it all look really nice....

it does say the cupboard paint [water based] can be applied straight onto bare mdf too..