Author Topic: What paint to use for MDF? (Read 2625 times)

TheManuel · « **on:** October 17, 2003, 09:25:24 am »

I mean enamel, latex, etc.
It is for a control-panel-only project and will probably go all black.

Thanks.

Wade · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2003, 09:31:16 am »

I tried a cheap gloss black oil based and it looked horrible, switched to a black semigloss wall paint and it looked great. Use a smooth foam roller, you'll be surprised how good the finish can be if you are careful.

Wade

bionicbadger · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2003, 11:04:17 am »

Whatever paint you pick, make sure you use primer!

Many people complaining about how their paint jobs turned out didn't use a primer. Make sure you use one, primer is pretty cheap. I agree with the roller for applying, I used a normal fine roller, non foam worked good.

I used thick glossy black outdoor paint for my cabinet, it wasn't the stuff to paint over rust, but it was right beside it, and similar to the rustoleum paint.

TheManuel · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2003, 11:15:29 am »

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2003, 11:20:19 am »

How about spray paint? It's more expensive but doesn't it have a better finish?

tmasman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2003, 11:37:39 am »

Quote from: papaschtroumpf on October 17, 2003, 11:20:19 am

How about spray paint? It's more expensive but doesn't it have a better finish?

Most people have a real hard time getting an even finish with spray paint... It takes A LOT longer to paint (you HAVE to do multiple light coats)... It costs A LOT more...

You get the picture... If you've got an airless spray rig or something like that, that could give a great smooth finish, otherwise I'd stick to a brush & roller...

CCM · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2003, 12:24:46 pm »

I agree with tmasman... I tried spray paint on my first cabinet, and gave up on that idea real quick. I couldn't get even coverage, and I realized it would take a lifetime!

I then switched to a latex based semi-gloss and a foam roller and it looks great!

mnapuran · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2003, 03:13:51 pm »

Also... as for primer, if you are using MDF I highly recommend using Kilz as your primer.

Mike N

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2003, 10:47:15 pm »

Quote from: mnapuran on October 17, 2003, 03:13:51 pm

Also... as for primer, if you are using MDF I highly recommend using Kilz as your primer.

Why?

Tailgunner · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2003, 12:11:45 am »

Kilz is a great all around primer. It's preticularly useful on materials that soak up paint like a sponge.

My personal favorite MDF paint would be lacquer.


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Author Topic: What paint to use for MDF? (Read 2625 times)

TheManuel

What paint to use for MDF?

Wade

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bionicbadger

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TheManuel

Thanks, gentlemen. NT

papaschtroumpf

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tmasman

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CCM

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mnapuran

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Sasquatch!

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Tailgunner

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