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cbmeeks:
My first instincts tell me to prime my MDF cabinet.

However, several of my buddies who have done a lot of painting said that it wouldn't be needed for something like a cabinet.  I went to Walmart and they have a paint (forgot the brand) that "guarantees one coat" and the guy there said that primer isn't needed with it.

I am on a major budget and would like to not prime if not needed.

Opinions?

Thanks

cb

Hoagie_one:
MDF soaks up paint.  I'd prime

zaphod:
Primer is a lot cheaper than paint.  Prime it first otherwise your first coat (or two) of paint will act as primer.

bionicbadger:
No question, definately prime.  With decent primer you can get away with only one coat of paint (though I would recommend at least 2).

PedroSilva:
... prime at paint with with waterbased primer and ink ... and if possible do it with a gun ...  :)


It really looks good ...

Here ... see for yourself ...
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=13087;start=0

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