DIY MDF skirting

Question

I have just bought some mdf skirting primed, do I need to under coat and how many coats of top coat please?

Christopher · Accepted Answer

You do need to undercoat for maximum adhesion, I would recommend a product called caparol haftprimer, for best results 2 haftprimers and 2 topcoats of waterbased paints like Caparol pu satin,Benjamin Moore scuff x,Tikurrilla  helmi or everal  aqua, forget dulux,crown,Leyland paints these are superior products which I spray or brush as a professional decorator

Jamie · Answer

Hi Colin some times the MDF primed skirting can be grey in colour so If that’s the case we give 2 undercoats and a topcoat. But if it’s white just give it one undercoat and a topcoat hope that helps Jamie.

Rory · Answer

Apply a good quality undercoat and 2 top coats. Sand lightly with fine grade paper in between coats.  Any cuts exposing the unpainted mdf should be primed before undercoat. 
Hope this helps

Richard · Answer

If it has been primed you will need to apply two top coats

Krzysztof · Answer

Hi you do not need undercoat because primer is same the same as an undercoat.
Thanks

Carlos · Answer

With Mdf I always use a base coat first and a couple of coats depending on the colour.

Aigar · Answer

I normally do two coats, but it also depends on the undercoat brand you're going to choose, sometimes 1 coat can be sufficient enough, if it's a good quality undercoat. Followed by two top coats, add another coat if you don't think the coverage is good enough.

Christopher · Answer

I would suggest you prime and undercoat. MDF soaks up the paint and finish with 2 coats of top coat.

Christopher · Answer

I would always prime even though the manufacturer states not to - this allows for a great top coat finish in either satin or high gloss!

Greg · Answer

Hi
Definitely two coats undercoat and one coat of eggshell.
Thanks Greg

Gerald · Answer

Hello it all depends what paint are you using some paints are self undercoated and some are not. But the best thing is 1 coat of undercoat and 2 top coats

Paul · Answer

No need to undercoat & generally  2 coats but depends on how well paint covers

Ryan · Answer

Best finish would be to undercoat and two top coats

DIY MDF skirting

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