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[wnnabe]

Just had someone build a wardrobe in my sons room, from MDF.
My question is the best way around painting this?
Primer special wood paint? I am a total novice at things like this! I can however cook a banquet meal! I do have some talents.

 

[9fingers]

If you have not bought your MDF yet then buy moisture resistant.
Usually an offputting shade of green but is used by the pros as it takes paint better.
You need a primer certainly. Whether the special MDF primer is any better than standard wood primer, I'm not sure.
The edges need extra attention as do any routed profiles. prime, sand re-prime fine sand ideally with a profile block to match any router profiles.

Clean off all all sanding dust and then paint normally. The pros spray it but that possibly is not an option for you.

One thought, if you know someone who has a spray booth - cook them a meal in exchange for a spray job. Skill swapping is easier on the wallet :lol: :lol:

Bob

 

[wnnabe]

Thanks, already bought MDF and already fitted.
Befre the boy moves back in I wanted to get it all painted and ready!Sounds like a lot of work to me. Is there not a short cut? (us chefs are famous for these!) Do I really need to prime sand prime sand? Could be on the golf course!

 

[DaveL]

Do I really need to prime sand prime sand?

If you want a nice consistent finish then yes. :roll:

 

[9fingers]

Depends on what quality of finish you accept.

Cut edges are a mixture of fibrous and absorbent so no matter how much you sand the raw edge, the first coat of primer soaks in and makes the fibres stand out. The first sand will get rid of these but the surface will still be a little rough. Too much sanding will take all the primer off and so just take off the rough fibres (de-nibbing) in the trade.
Then the second coat of primer almost acts like a fine filler and should give a good surface after the second sand for paint.
ideally an undercoat and a couple of gloss coats should see the job finished.
You should get a round of golf in between each coat!

It is not unusual for finishing to take at least a long as building.

Bob

 

[wnnabe]

A round of golf in between? Sounds ideal!
I will get n it tomorrow then, dont really want too but needs must! Thanks for all your help.
What is the best paint for this?
Want it to match in with the rest of the painted room.... I painted it so its not great!

 

[9fingers]

Ordinary gloss or whatever you have used on the rest of the woodwork in the room.
Don't use emulsion though it never hardens (vinyl) and won't sand down.

Good luck

Bob

 

[wnnabe]

Hey, if your in romsey you could come and do it for me? :lol:
Only in bournemouth! Let me know when yu are free. :lol:

 

[9fingers]

Ah! I've just remembered that I'm leaving the country for a while

Bob

 

[wnnabe]

Just let me know when you are back then! ha ha
thanks

 

[snojoke]

You definitely need a proper MDF primer, also MDF edge primer, as for a final finish I would suggest you use an acrylic eggshell for such a large area indoors.

 

[wnnabe]

As much as he wanted tooI imagine!
Thanks, all expensive I ecpect...