MDF is fine, used in high end cabinetry and millwork all the time. It's a stable and flat substrate that paints beautifully, especially with a spray gun. However, make sure you use real wood edging, and or veneer edge banding for shelving, exposed edges. as MDF sucks up paint leaving an undesirable edge and MDF is not durable enough to last any period of time for furniture. Also, when you're using wood filler don't scrape it all up as he did, wood filler is either water based or solvent based so it shrinks when it dries leaving holes still exposed. Leave a bit and sand smooth.
Firstly the best way to prime MDF is to use pre primed MDO instead. Also when applying wood filler using a razor blade is superior. Also bondo makes a great wood filler for paint grade projects.
So when I started painting our cabinets I asked if I can use water based paint to prime it and use oil based on top or vice versa. I was told to use oil over water as a guide. Now I have some raw MDF material that I would like to paint but according to this video you used an oil based then water based. So what’s a good rule to use wether a paint will stick to the other or not. Thanks.
Hi, I am planing to paint my MDF bedroom set from golden brown to white, do I need to sand it first? or just apply a white water based primer directly, then paint?
1) sand the mdf to a beautiful finish 2) get your paint mixed and ready to go 3) throw the project in the burn pile and start over with hardwood plywood or make panels out of real wood.
r s If you get enough layers of finish on something it doesn’t matter what’s underneath haha. If you painted a sponge with Acropol it wouldn’t soak anything up!
The rules have not changed, though primers are more forgiving in this regard than top coats. Alcohol based primer would be a superior choice for the MDF and assuming you wanted to use a water based top coat.
I expected to see a little direction on the smoothness and sanding of the paint coat. using a brush is probably going to leave brush marks and a little advice on how to get rid of that wouldve been good
You can, just not with exposed edges or trim made out of MDF. MDF is a sheet good substrate meaning you have to band the edges. It's cheap but so is wood, this was just lazy.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 u having a joke and enjoy 😂😂😂 Mdf is the best finish gloss Result But you have to give lots of work first you have to sanding all over for ready to paint Applying sealers first sanding when dry Repeat second coat After finish sand the second coat Applying your primmer wait for dry then sanding ,now you apply your base coat colour you want,,when is dry sanding Now you go with your clear coat lacquer That the best way mdf work follows that step
It has its place in casework, it just has to be used in moderation. You wouldn't use plywood for something like paint grade raised panels, you would use higher grades like ranger board MDF that paints like real wood. Using solid wood panels is labor intensive, full of defects to mend and adds no value to a paint grade project.
Mama C idk where you live but in Canada OSB is pretty good stuff, uses 100% of the tree whereas plywood I think is like 60%. There’s buildings on my property with 20 year old osb that is still perfectly intact. Just need to invest in quality primer and that goes for mdf aswell, I agree it’s not as appealing but when it’s literally half the cost of 1/2” plywood sometimes it’s the way to go
Mama C oh man that sounds awful, you’re right the glue they use must be horrible for our health, I’m sorry to hear that. Glad that your project was a success though!
MDF is great for indoor speaker box projects, esp inner bracing & porting (like on a t-line, where you'll use a ton of material). The density is ideal for tight sound.
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Finally one project that Tommy finishes. We could see the painting process. 👌👌👌
Thanks for showing the finishing and finished product.
MDF is fine, used in high end cabinetry and millwork all the time. It's a stable and flat substrate that paints beautifully, especially with a spray gun. However, make sure you use real wood edging, and or veneer edge banding for shelving, exposed edges. as MDF sucks up paint leaving an undesirable edge and MDF is not durable enough to last any period of time for furniture. Also, when you're using wood filler don't scrape it all up as he did, wood filler is either water based or solvent based so it shrinks when it dries leaving holes still exposed. Leave a bit and sand smooth.
Firstly the best way to prime MDF is to use pre primed MDO instead. Also when applying wood filler using a razor blade is superior. Also bondo makes a great wood filler for paint grade projects.
Thank you for the tip,I didn't know you could apply water based paint after an oil based one.. 😁😁😁
That's only over an oil based primer, not a paint.
So when I started painting our cabinets I asked if I can use water based paint to prime it and use oil based on top or vice versa. I was told to use oil over water as a guide. Now I have some raw MDF material that I would like to paint but according to this video you used an oil based then water based. So what’s a good rule to use wether a paint will stick to the other or not. Thanks.
I have MDF kitchen cabinets, wrapped in thermofoil, can I use this same process if i wanted to strip off the thermofoil and paint the bare MDF?
Hi, I am planing to paint my MDF bedroom set from golden brown to white, do I need to sand it first? or just apply a white water based primer directly, then paint?
Nothing says a quality education like the experts in the RUclips comment section... lol
Just what my wife wanted!
Can you use oil based primer and oil based paint or do you need to use oil based primer and water based paint? Thanks
“It’s like painting cardboard” lol
Whats use filler or primer?????
1) sand the mdf to a beautiful finish
2) get your paint mixed and ready to go
3) throw the project in the burn pile and start over with hardwood plywood or make panels out of real wood.
r s
You pay £1000 for a shoe cabinet then😂
mdf and shoes/water dont mix, first couple scratches and it'll swell.
Joe T i'll take that wager
r s
If you get enough layers of finish on something it doesn’t matter what’s underneath haha. If you painted a sponge with Acropol it wouldn’t soak anything up!
@@loejets Damn, Lumber in the UK is expensive. In the US it would only cost ~100 - 150 freedom shekels.
What does Mauro say between 1:03 and 1:14 ?
"Its really sucking up the primer and people reallyblike it because of the smoothness of it its a really smooth material"
To make the priming easier it’s good to take the back off. Much easier
Do you have to use latex paint or can it be acrylic?
Friendly tip! You could have only use that 4” fabric roller to prime and finish. No need to use a brush for this project Cheers!
IS THERE A PLAN FOR THE CUTS TO THE BENCH? i WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ONE,
Probably better to putty in between primer coats to avoid flashing.
Yep, let that putty get covered with some primer instead of glossy finish coat.
Dope!
I was always taught never to use a water based paint on oil primer or paint. Have the rules changed?
sand in between to give the water based paint something to attach to
The rules have not changed, though primers are more forgiving in this regard than top coats. Alcohol based primer would be a superior choice for the MDF and assuming you wanted to use a water based top coat.
when it comes to primers you can use any water based paint over any primer. BIN is a great sealer
Tim G the Zinsser BIN shellac is by far my favorite for any application. Just remember to wear an OVF mask especially indoors.
How about how to choose the correct paint for any job? Water, oil, latex or something else. Pro v Con?
He did. Oil based primer, wood filler for holes and latex top coat.
Janahreturns any job not just this one.
I expected to see a little direction on the smoothness and sanding of the paint coat. using a brush is probably going to leave brush marks and a little advice on how to get rid of that wouldve been good
Super :)
I wondered how you finished Tommy’s project... Looks great! Thanks for sharing this.
Whats use ?????
So you paint MDF like any other wood?
Yes.
Water based top coat over oil based primer?
🤔
I was confused by that also
I didnt get that as well I would have stuck with oil based
Yep! I was confused too. Here in the UK we have waterbased primers especially for mdf
Yes, you can your water-based paint over oil primer 😉
Finish of paint used????
Pat Masherelli eggshell
@@Tablesaw818 thank you.
I would have painted it before, it would have been easier and faster. Then just a little touchups after you build it.
Last
Am I the only one that's asking, "why would you put MDF in a mudroom?"
You can, just not with exposed edges or trim made out of MDF. MDF is a sheet good substrate meaning you have to band the edges. It's cheap but so is wood, this was just lazy.
MDF takes paint better then wood does. Once it's sealed it will last.
Agree... marine or exterior plywood with the edges capped would be a lifetime bench. MDF may work for a couple of years.
Smoother finish. Won't hold weight tho
What is MDF?
Ever hear of Google?
Painted MDF once and wondered what happened to my printer and paint ?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 u having a joke and enjoy 😂😂😂
Mdf is the best finish gloss Result
But you have to give lots of work
first you have to sanding all over for ready to paint
Applying sealers first sanding when dry
Repeat second coat
After finish sand the second coat
Applying your primmer wait for dry then sanding ,now you apply your base coat colour you want,,when is dry sanding
Now you go with your clear coat lacquer
That the best way mdf work follows that step
How to paint mdf:
1. Throw it away
Very bad advice from these clowns! I applied a water-based paint over the recommended oil-based primer and the top coat did not stick.
I'm totally against MDF, total junk. Use traditional plywood or solid wood.
Isn't this just how to paint?
How to paint MDF. Throw it in the garbage, and buy some real wood.
MDF is the worst material they ever made. It's basically good for nothing.
It has its place in casework, it just has to be used in moderation. You wouldn't use plywood for something like paint grade raised panels, you would use higher grades like ranger board MDF that paints like real wood. Using solid wood panels is labor intensive, full of defects to mend and adds no value to a paint grade project.
Mama C idk where you live but in Canada OSB is pretty good stuff, uses 100% of the tree whereas plywood I think is like 60%. There’s buildings on my property with 20 year old osb that is still perfectly intact. Just need to invest in quality primer and that goes for mdf aswell, I agree it’s not as appealing but when it’s literally half the cost of 1/2” plywood sometimes it’s the way to go
Mama C oh man that sounds awful, you’re right the glue they use must be horrible for our health, I’m sorry to hear that. Glad that your project was a success though!
MDF is great for indoor speaker box projects, esp inner bracing & porting (like on a t-line, where you'll use a ton of material). The density is ideal for tight sound.
water-based paint over oil-based primer??? I thought that did not work because those two do not bond well together.
I think kilz is oil based but you can use latex (water based) over it.