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| Mamed for life:
--- Quote from: johnvv on November 12, 2006, 02:45:47 pm --- --- Quote ---So, it is not really much effort to spray (with a can) or apply (with a roller) one or two coats of primer. You just need to lightly sand, by hand, between coats. Wont' take more than about 5 minutes per side to sand. If you use an oil-based paint then you must use an oil-based primer. for latex paint, use a water-based primer. As noted earlier, regardless of which method you use, let the paint cure for 10-14 days before doing any further work on it (polishing, side art, etc). --- End quote --- Hi Fozzy, Would this be a good options for rolling on paint, then? A 250ml tin of MDF primer in B+Q near me is nearly €20! Would this be a good option instead of primimg: seal it like this then use a roller to paint on the semi gloss paint? --- End quote --- |
| AlanS17:
Regardless of what you're painting onto, priming is always good idea. Some people just consider it a nicety while other consider it a necesity. Priming doesn't just give you a smooth finish, It can affect the durability of the paint job. It all comes down to a matter of personal preference. If you're spending $550+ on a cab, spending $20 on primer for the "skin" isn't such a bad idea. After all, it's the part of the machine that everyone see no matter what side they're standing on. |
| javeryh:
So using either primer or Fozzy's glue mixture accomplishes the same thing (which is sealing the MDF and readying it to accept paint)? I am inclined to give both methods a shot on some scrap MDF over the next few days and see which finish I like the best and then apply that to the entire cabinet. I'm really hoping to get results similar to what sealslayer got. That's a really nice finish! Fozzy - is the PVA really just regular old white glue (like Elmer's)? THANKS!! |
| Mamed for life:
--- Quote from: AlanS17 on November 13, 2006, 11:17:10 am ---Regardless of what you're painting onto, priming is always good idea. Some people just consider it a nicety while other consider it a necesity. Priming doesn't just give you a smooth finish, It can affect the durability of the paint job. It all comes down to a matter of personal preference. If you're spending $550+ on a cab, spending $20 on primer for the "skin" isn't such a bad idea. After all, it's the part of the machine that everyone see no matter what side they're standing on. --- End quote --- No disagreement from me: I haven't built yet but like I said, only 250ml is 20 bucks. I'd need, what, about 8 tins, to roll a full size cab? It's the only size available, so if Fozzy's method would work for rolling on MDF, I think it would be good. Mind you, I reckon I'll have a test run on a piece of scrap first, as well! |
| AlanS17:
What are you buying that costs $80 per liter??? That $20 ought to buy you enough primer to do a couple of cabinets. |
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