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| Sylentwulf:
Still not sure on how much of the cab is going to be plywood, and how much is going to be MDF. But for now... Painting MDF - I should use an oil-based primer for this since the water based might soak into the MDF? Is this true or false? If I DO have to use an oil-based primer, can I use a water based latex paint on top of the oil-based primer? Anything else I should know about priming and painting MDF other then sanding between coats, use a nice roller, etc...? Would all of the above info apply to the plywood as well? Currently the price difference between plywood and MDF at my local home depot is $45 to $20. The last time I checked it was around $35 to $23. at more than double the cost, I'm going to have to go almost all MDF (3/4" either way) Any input is great, thanx! |
| paigeoliver:
I didn't even prime my mdf, just painted it, came out looking great. |
| old school gamer:
You should use oil based primer on MDF or else water based will soak in. YES you CAN use water based (latex paint) over the oil based primer. If you use no primer , it will soak in and take lots more coats of paint,I dont recommend painting without primer. Plywood makes no difference oil or latex works fine,but you should still prime. Oil based paint leaves a nicer finish btw. |
| MameMe:
I used regular All Purpose Outdoor Latex(Water Based) Primer and put on two(2) coats of it before I started painting. I had some lying around the house from a front door project and no problems with the MDF swelling. |
| Bgnome:
do people sand between every coat or not? |
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