Painting MR MDF

johnstu · Post by **johnstu** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:07 pm

Hi, Just enquiring if someone can offer me some thoughts and suggestions? I'm going to be doing some wall panelling using MR MDF and would like to achieve a smooth pristine finish, similar to the pictures below.

I have been advised to have the finished panels sprayed in situ to achieve the best finish. Are they any suggestions of types of paints / methods that should be used to achieve a smooth consistent finish like in the pictures below? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

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thanks, John

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:52 pm

My link below may help. Aqua satin goes on really smooth but you need to get the sealing coats right.

DWD

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:19 am

There's a guy on YouTube that does this for a living. If you search through his channel you might find a few tips. He's American but that shouldn't make a difference. I think the Americans call it Wainscotting.

https://www.youtube.com/c/FinishCarpentryTV

dynamod · Post by **dynamod** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:56 am

Getting a high quality finish isn't that hard, but correct preparation and technique is essential.

HVLP spray finish is the way to go IMHO. I assume satin finish will be your chosen sheen?