Painted MDF Cupboard

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19th March 2002, 11:16 PM
Darryl

Painted MDF Cupboard

G'day,
I'm building bookcases for my daughter out of 16mm MDF which I then want to paint in bright colours. Can anyone recommend a particular combination of timber putty, sealing and painting that will be the most durable in this application. I use a CIG Easy Sprayer to apply water based acrylics but find their durability disappointing. Any ideas / advice would be appreciated
26th March 2002, 10:12 PM
Darryl

I guess that question really bit the big one, so I'll try another which is hopefully more interesting.

Thanks
27th March 2002, 09:21 AM
ubeaut

Darryl - Don't blame woodworkers for not answering this one. Use any good filler Timbermate is great. Use a good quality undercoat to seal the MDF then any good quality gloss plastic paint - NOT WATERBASED.

Talk to the people at your local paint shop they are supposed to be experts.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers - Neil http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif
27th March 2002, 09:59 PM
Darryl

Thanks Neil, on second reading my last post does sound a bit sarcastic.

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