Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew

On 8/25/2010 10:28 AM, Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew

On one of the home-improvement shows, I saw the designer use a (fairly
thin) sheet of _self-adhesive stainless_, to cover the front of a
kitchen appliance. I don't remember what the brand was, but obviously
the stuff exists - it could, if neatly done, look better than the paint.

Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

Colin Bignell

S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 10:28 AM, Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew

On one of the home-improvement shows, I saw the designer use a (fairly
thin) sheet of _self-adhesive stainless_, to cover the front of a
kitchen appliance. I don't remember what the brand was, but obviously
the stuff exists - it could, if neatly done, look better than the paint.

The problem with any type of laminate is that these drawers have a 6mm
radius on the edges so getting it to bend around it and still fit nicely
in the corners is going to be a bit of a problem.

Andrew

Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

Colin Bignell

The don't give you much information do they? Is there anything on that
page that says how big a piece you get for that price?

Andrew

"Nightjar "cpb"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote in message
...
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front to
match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the job
but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

Colin Bignell

When I saw "HSS" I assumed I was going to see a picture of an angle grinder
for some reason!!

On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions anywhere.

S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions anywhere.

How long is a tin of paint?

On 8/25/2010 12:05 PM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions
anywhere.

How long is a tin of paint?

Just about as long as a piece of string.

On 25 Aug, 17:05, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions anywhere.

How long is a tin of paint?

how thick is your head?

Jim K

Andrew May wrote:
Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer
front to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

Colin Bignell

The don't give you much information do they? Is there anything on that
page that says how big a piece you get for that price?

Not as I can see, but this comes at £20 per metre x 600mm wide:

http://www.jafgraphics.co.uk/brushedsteel600.htm

Colin Bignell

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer
front to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do
the job but I rather suspect that there may be something better
around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions
anywhere.
How long is a tin of paint?

10% smaller than the room.



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www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

The Medway Handyman wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer
front to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do
the job but I rather suspect that there may be something better
around.
This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions
anywhere.
How long is a tin of paint?

10% smaller than the room.



Good answer...

Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew
How about using thin sheet stainless steel?

Bob

Bob Minchin wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew
How about using thin sheet stainless steel?

Bob
I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on option.

If I was starting from scratch then it I would probably use square edges
and stick on a sheet.

Andrew

Andrew May wrote:
Bob Minchin wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer front
to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do the
job but I rather suspect that there may be something better around.

Andrew
How about using thin sheet stainless steel?

Bob
I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.

That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

Colin Bignell

On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.

That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

Jim K

Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

Jim K

Probably the best paint to look at is that sold for model plastic cars
etc. Tamiya do a very good chrome. Spray is needed too, and metallic
finishes are VERY tricky to get right.

The Medway Handyman wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:
On 8/25/2010 11:15 AM, Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Andrew May wrote:
Any recommendations please on what to use to paint an MDF drawer
front to match a stainless steel oven.

Halfords have several different shades of car paint that might do
the job but I rather suspect that there may be something better
around.

This may look better:

http://www.hss.uk.net/2222/product_detail.html

I must be missing something - I don't see the product dimensions
anywhere.
How long is a tin of paint?

10% smaller than the room.

It is clever stuff that paint. It always knows how big the room is.

--
Adam

Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

It might be tricky if the corner is also radiused, but I don't see a
problem with making a good joint if two curved edges meet at right
angles, which is what I would expect from most drawer fronts.

Colin Bignell

Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

It might be tricky if the corner is also radiused, but I don't see a
problem with making a good joint if two curved edges meet at right
angles, which is what I would expect from most drawer fronts.

Colin Bignell

Just to clarify. The door is square but the four corners between the
front face and the corresponding edge are radiused. There is no
radiusing between adjacent edges.

Has anyone used this laminate? Is it thin enough to bend around a 6mm
radius?

Andrew

Andrew May wrote:
Nightjar "cpb"@ insertmysurnamehere wrote:
Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

It might be tricky if the corner is also radiused, but I don't see a
problem with making a good joint if two curved edges meet at right
angles, which is what I would expect from most drawer fronts.

Colin Bignell

Just to clarify. The door is square but the four corners between the
front face and the corresponding edge are radiused. There is no
radiusing between adjacent edges.

That is what I would expect. It should be possible to cut one piece
slightly oversize, lay the other over it, run a cut through both along
the line where the radii join, lift the upper layer to remove the offcut
from the lower, then stick everything firmly back in place.

Has anyone used this laminate? Is it thin enough to bend around a 6mm
radius?

The JAF graphics film I gave a link to appears to be for vehicle
graphics, which implies it should be able to conform to quite tight
radii, such as are to be found at the edges of panels on van sides.

Colin Bignell

In article , The Natural Philosopher
writes
Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.

I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

Jim K

Probably the best paint to look at is that sold for model plastic cars
etc. Tamiya do a very good chrome. Spray is needed too, and metallic
finishes are VERY tricky to get right.

I have found that Plastikote gives excellent shiny finishes - I have
used the chrome, silver and gold before now and they are very good.


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John wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
writes
Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.
I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

Jim K
Probably the best paint to look at is that sold for model plastic cars
etc. Tamiya do a very good chrome. Spray is needed too, and metallic
finishes are VERY tricky to get right.

I have found that Plastikote gives excellent shiny finishes - I have
used the chrome, silver and gold before now and they are very good.


yeah: plastikote good BUT old cans look rubbish AND I have sometimes
found it not to adhere too well.

In article , The Natural Philosopher
writes
John wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
writes
Jim K wrote:
On 26 Aug, 12:10, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insertmysurnamehere wrote:

I think any form of stick-on solution is a non-starter because of the
radiused edges. Which is why I was looking for some form of spray-on
option.
That should not really be a problem for vinyl sheet. If I were using
real stianless steel, I would form the radius first then stick it on.
I presume the OP is on about the corners of his drawer where two
radiuses edges meet - a la skirting board external corner....

Jim K
Probably the best paint to look at is that sold for model plastic cars
etc. Tamiya do a very good chrome. Spray is needed too, and metallic
finishes are VERY tricky to get right.

I have found that Plastikote gives excellent shiny finishes - I have
used the chrome, silver and gold before now and they are very good.


yeah: plastikote good BUT old cans look rubbish AND I have sometimes
found it not to adhere too well.

I did a cheap plastic torch in the chrome for a stage play and nobody
could believe it was not shiny metal. Similarly picked out some leaves
on a plaster pot and everyone thought they were gold leaf. It might also
be worth looking at the sealer they do for shiny surfaces


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