MDF finishing advice
On Oct 27, 12:05*am, "DanG" wrote:
I have tried many things to plug up the raw surface of routed or worked MDF panels. *The material is easy to work other than the dust. *It is the finishing that drives me nuts, I have used: drywall compound acrylic wood filler shellac water based urethane oil based urethane latex paint multiple coats of primer 55 coats of spray paint I have yet to find a material or method that I consider fool proof, easy, quick - I can't even say to pick any two. Advice on method, material, *and application would be appreciated. Hey Dan. Since you mention drywall compound straight off, I would guess you've seen the FWW article. http://www.finewoodworking.com/Skill....aspx?id=26508 JLC http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=25428 You didn't mention glue, so... http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2010/06/03/painting-mdf/ Sand, sand, sand. http://shoryuken.com/f177/how-paint-...orklog-191692/ R |
MDF finishing advice
On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 22:43:22 -0700 (PDT), RicodJour
wrote: On Oct 27, 12:05*am, "DanG" wrote: I have tried many things to plug up the raw surface of routed or worked MDF panels. *The material is easy to work other than the dust. *It is the finishing that drives me nuts, I have used: drywall compound [...snip...] I've used drywall compound and found it easy and quick. I *think* it should be fool proof. I just spread it on with my finger and sand the excess it off after it dries. What didn't you like about it? |
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