Any of you guys use Kilz interior oil base spray sealer-primer on MDF? If so, how were the results.
I'm planning on sealing all cut edges with a 50/50 mix of Elmers glue and water, the trying several coats of the Kilz. After that, I want to use lacquer (several coats) on top.
If this plan is all screwy, please let me know, I'm not much of a paint guru.
Thanks, Tony
I'm planning on sealing all cut edges with a 50/50 mix of Elmers glue and water, the trying several coats of the Kilz. After that, I want to use lacquer (several coats) on top.
If this plan is all screwy, please let me know, I'm not much of a paint guru.
Thanks, Tony
Water and MDF are not good companions. You may do more harm than good by trying to seal cut edges this way.
I suppose that if you've already got Kilz on hand, paid for, that's a strong argument in its favor, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'm not sure how well lacquer will adhere to it.
Grey
I suppose that if you've already got Kilz on hand, paid for, that's a strong argument in its favor, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'm not sure how well lacquer will adhere to it.
Grey
What do you use on the edges and for sealer and primer? I'm looking for anything that will work (and is at least available on the net) and that will provide a good base for the lacquer.
Thanks, Tony
Thanks, Tony
So your'e saying I should find a du pont automotive sealer/primer and then put the coats of lacquer over that?
Tony
Tony
Automotive is good. I use automotive stuff for finishing the basses I build as well as speakers.
Expensive, but good.
Grey
Expensive, but good.
Grey
Bondo works great on screw holes, and for filling or smoothing any gaps or roughness.
I have some particle board boxes that I am planning on spraying on the outside or inside (haven't decided yet) with Kilz to seal them. They are otherwise quite leaky/lossy.
I have some particle board boxes that I am planning on spraying on the outside or inside (haven't decided yet) with Kilz to seal them. They are otherwise quite leaky/lossy.
this may be the near most place for you
maybe;
central auto parts
801 e central ave
commanche tx
76442
(325) 356-3925
i cant seem to link to duponts
web site,they have a jobber look up
seen this?
http://community.webshots.com/photo/55871145/241158826lMhyGi
maybe;
central auto parts
801 e central ave
commanche tx
76442
(325) 356-3925
i cant seem to link to duponts
web site,they have a jobber look up
seen this?
http://community.webshots.com/photo/55871145/241158826lMhyGi
just been building some furniture out of MDF for my new studio
sealed it first with a PVA/water mix and rubbed it down with a 600 grit then a 1200 grit paper
then sprayed it with a cellulose primer and top coat rubbed in between with 1200 grit
it's come out lovely and i'm really impressed
i figured it would be good practice for when i get some cabs knocked up and reckon with a bit of patience and several layers of laquer a piano finish could be achieved quite easily
i will say one thing though your final finish when spraying is entirely dependant on how good the original surface is ANY imperfections will show
sealed it first with a PVA/water mix and rubbed it down with a 600 grit then a 1200 grit paper
then sprayed it with a cellulose primer and top coat rubbed in between with 1200 grit
it's come out lovely and i'm really impressed
i figured it would be good practice for when i get some cabs knocked up and reckon with a bit of patience and several layers of laquer a piano finish could be achieved quite easily
i will say one thing though your final finish when spraying is entirely dependant on how good the original surface is ANY imperfections will show
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