How to paint MDF?

[Guest Mr. Bigglesworth]

How do you painted MDF? My experience is the primer goes on a little funky. And basic acrylic paint seems to be soaked up requiring more layers. This is my experience from one project so I don't know if it was just that batch.

 

Secondly is wood glue the best glue to use? And if so is there a recommended wood glue that cures quicker than 12 hours.

 

Asking because I like those user mdf pods.

[splinx]

The thicker External Use Wood Glue from hardware stores  is a bit more rugged in my opinion. It has a bit more substance and glues well in a couple of hours and not 12. If interested PM me with your email and I'll shoot over a pic of the stuff i use. 

[Burk]

I used regular superglue from bob smith.  worked fine only issue is it grabs quick so make sure you line up properly.  I sprayed mine and they tool alot of primer, but ate that I think they will be fine.

[pretre]

Any pics of them all painted up?

[Burk]

Not done yet, just base coated.

[Guest Mr. Bigglesworth]

I used regular superglue from bob smith. worked fine only issue is it grabs quick so make sure you line up properly. I sprayed mine and they tool alot of primer, but ate that I think they will be fine.

Wow your auto correct sucks :p

 

Yeah I found super glue to cure way too quick even thick. Thanks so you suggest a couple layers of primer?

 

Thanks and pics would be nice when done looks like I will be ordering 5 at one point.

[KAPcom]

I used a thin layer of elmers wood glue to assemble em, that seems to dry pretty quickly and gives a good solid hold. :)

[evil_bryan]

Here is the key to success!

 

http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2014/09/trick-for-spray-painting-mdf.html

[pretre]

[Guest Mr. Bigglesworth]

Nice. Thanks I will have to test that