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| BldnACab:
I am almost at the stage in my cabinet where I can start painting. I would like to put a couple of coats of primer on it. This seems to be the popular thing to do. My question: Is there a special type of primer/paint to use on MDF, or will any old Latex or Oil based paint work? Thanks BldnACab |
| Santoro:
I just used a few coats of black latex semi-gloss and it looks great. MDF paints realy nicely even without primer. Anyway, If you had stains or paint on your MDF, maybe you should opt for BIN or one of those stain-sealing primers. Otherwise I imagine that any primer that is compatible with your paint would do the trick. |
| Minwah:
I bought some (water based) 'MDF Primer' from my local DIY shop. My painter & decorator mate reckons it is just the same as emulsion - I'm not 100% sure how true this is, but it does seem very similar... |
| froggerman:
I always use an oil based primer on MDF. |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: BldnACab on March 16, 2004, 08:43:57 am ---I am almost at the stage in my cabinet where I can start painting. I would like to put a couple of coats of primer on it. This seems to be the popular thing to do. My question: Is there a special type of primer/paint to use on MDF, or will any old Latex or Oil based paint work? --- End quote --- Both will work. The thicker the better, as the MDF can drink it up pretty well. Just make sure you do light sand between coats, and if you see any thin spots where the material has soaked up the paint, give it another coat of primer. Otherwise, you'll see that same spot in your finish coat. RandyT |
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