Painting my desk

[robfosters]

My desk is an unpainted MDF self built job.

I want it black.

Whats the best wat to go about it. I have a mouse sander, so sandings not a prob, but what would you use to paint it?

 

[Maccapacca]

MDF primer and a black satin

 

[robfosters]

Found this. Is it good for the job.

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint/...-Paint-Black-750ml-9253600?&_requestid=112392

 

[PooBrain]

I've recently done an MDF job too for my new L-Shape desk so this thread will come in handy.

 

[paintguy]

MDF soaks up a lot of paint, particularly on the edges. I can't see how anything could do a proper job in one coat to be honest. Maybe on the faces, but if you want the edges to look good too I'd highly recommend a suitable primer first, preferably a few coats with sanding in between.

A few years ago I built a toy box for my son. Two rounds of mdf primer and two coats of dulux black satinwood and it still looks as good as new today.

 

[robfosters]

OK, if I do a couple of coats of MDF primer, is this paint suitable for a desk?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...ay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=648894

 

[Nightglow]

Can see anything wrong with that paint.

I found painting mdf with a mini roller & emulsion sleeve you get lovely finish with no brush marks.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsen...r7d7n9vm2zh5S4nFb0w6K1LN9Z52qn1P2b!1582234075

But. I would then give desk a couple coats of a satin polyurethane varnish to protect the finish, against Heat,water & scratches.

 

[Mark A]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Furniture...Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2329de62c4

I'd personally try something designed for furniture as a desk top gets a lot of wear and tear. Says it's tough and resists knocks and scratches. I find normal wood and metal paints to be a bit soft.


Round the edge of the desk with your sander if you haven't already.

 

[paintguy]

OK, if I do a couple of coats of MDF primer, is this paint suitable for a desk?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...ay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=648894

I've just checked the tin and that's exactly what I used on this toy box, amongst other things. I thought it was Dulux but clearly not

That International paint that Mark has linked to looks interesting. That company makes extremely good products so I'd expect it to be very good.

P.S. Pictures when you're finished if you would please. I'm thinking of fabricating my own desk and need inspiration

 

[Nightglow]

That International paint that Mark has linked to looks interesting. That company makes extremely good products so I'd expect it to be very good.

I highly rate International paint.

 

[haaammit]

To seal the cut/exposed end grain use shellac. It does a fantastic job of sealing the grain and will save you having to put 1 million litres of primer on it to try and seal it.

 

[setter]

Can see anything wrong with that paint.

I found painting mdf with a mini roller & emulsion sleeve you get lovely finish with no brush marks.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsen...r7d7n9vm2zh5S4nFb0w6K1LN9Z52qn1P2b!1582234075

But. I would then give desk a couple coats of a satin polyurethane varnish to protect the finish, against Heat,water & scratches.

Id highly reccomend a yacht varnish like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rustins-Y...Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item19db4e5808

Pretty tough stuff, another id highly reccomend is ronseals diamond coat floor varnish. Incredibly durable stuff, but pretty expensive.