MDF question

[Vince Driver]

I see some people here using MDF board for painting on. Just want to be sure I'm correct in assuming that it's the same MDF ( medium density fiberboard) like used in cabinets and such? If so, wow I have an abundant supply. Any special prep? Thanks for any help.

 

[AndreZA]

It is. Just seal it properly and paint away.

 

[JackEb]

With the right prep you can paint on anything
Larger pieces may need framing to stop warping and if it's going to be in a humid area sealing all round, including the edges, is a good idea.
Basic primer/sealer will work but Gesso is also a popular option

 

[Vladimir]

Here's good thread to have the answers http://www.airbrushforum.org/thread...uck-canvases-for-airbrushing.7281/#post-95253

As you can see, the same technology is also for the MDF. All I could say when you'll have them prepared, enjoy painting! Also scratching and erasing as much as you like to As the surface can bare almost any pressure you'd apply to the surface with the blade or any type of erasers.

 

[jord001]

Malky used mdf and he sent me his instructions to what he does to prep mdf boards for painting. This is what he told me.

If you don't plan on scratching, you can give it 3 coats of acrylic or oil based primer, but bear in mind acrylic is whiter than oil, you can apply the primer with a foam roller or foam roller with micro-fiber hairs, any decorators or DIY shop will explain these to you, the reason for 3 coats is for covering purposes only, you obviously want want an even white surface as your base, although depending on the primer and thinning you may require more coats to achieve that, if you fancy scratching give it 2 coats of acrylic primer and then 4 coats of gesso. Thin the gesso 1 to 1 and spray thin on through a 0.8 tip, so technically the the 4 coats is equal to 2 had I used a roller, the gesso is a little softer than normal acrylic when it's dry and this makes ideal for scratching.

Hope it helps.

Lee

 

[Lt4-396]

For a even better surface to scratch/erase on IMO is clayboard or add a little rabbit skin glue to your gesso. The store bought gesso I've used was way too soft for my liking, diy clayboard using mdf or hardboard fixed that but the RSG gesso is a close 2nd.