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rdmustang:

I'm about to start painting my cabinet this weekend (built from scratch using MDF).  I'm also in the process of designing artwork that I am going to have printed at mamemarquees.com.

My questions is... what has everyone done UNDER the vinyl (or whatever the proprietary material that they use).  I was planning on using just the primer that I already have (latex) but I just read on mamemarquees not to use latex paint.

I'd like to hear what others have done (bare wood, latex/other primer, paint, etc?). 

MYX:

I have used oil based paint with MAME Marquee's stuff and it worked great.

johnvv:

What has worked for me (and seen others use):

- Two layers of oil-based primer to protect and control the wood/mdf/particle boad.  Sand, sand, sand between coats.

- if you art has transparent or opaque areas/material, then a color coat of oil-based paint works.  Wet sand the paint (600 grit+).

The above gets the surface really smooth.  Thin vinyl will show any underlying surface 'warts.'  Thicker vinyl is more forgiving of a surface imperfections.



rdmustang:

My art has no transparency (at least for now)..

I already have latex primer and paint..  Will I ruin the artwork by using the latex?  Would it be worth the $10-$15 or whatever to go ahead and get oil-based primer?

johnvv:

I understand that latex paint will lose adhesion (don't the the technical paint term) to the wood surface unless properly cured.  That means drying for several weeks.  I don't know if that applies to latex primer.

The value of going back to oil-based probably depends on the value of you art and your time.  Given the overall effort you are likely putting into this, I'd go buy an oil-based primer (Killz is a brand I use).

Check out the painting section at rgvac.com:

http://www.rgvac.com/restoration.asp?projid=16

With MDF, you should definitely prime to protect it from possible water/humidity damage down the road.  Just use a small roller to apply it and then sand with 200+ grit to get real smooth.  Get some tack cloths (~$2) to pick up all the residual primer and dust on the sides before apply the art.




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