Paint for MDF - a quick way to interior transformation
Table of contents
- 1 material Features
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2 what suits
- 2.1 acrylic enamels
- 2.2 Alkyd and alkyd urethane enamels
- 2.3 polyurethane enamel
- 3 The coloring process
- 4 Output
Greetings comrades. America will not open when I say that out of MDF furniture, wall panels and other forms of use of this material become part of our lives. But what if the color is no longer like? Coating of MDF panels can change the situation, but not all colors are suitable for this purpose. And if so, then you certainly want to ask: what fit and what solutions the price? This is what we are now and find out.
Painting MDF panels
material Features
Cut, cut, milled, drilled, perforated and, of course, paint. It is for such a set of qualities and valued MDF produced from wood waste. All of these operations is not particularly difficult, except for the coloring process - at ignorance features material, paint for furniture made of MDF will take very, very much, and the result is you disappoint.
The color does not harmonize with the wall? The problem can be easily solved.
Why?
Reason 2:
- The material has high hygroscopicityIt like sponge absorbs dye compositions;
- When painting on the interaction of the coloring composition lying wood pile. The result is an unattractive and rough to the touch surface.
For raw MDF absorb 4-5 layers of paint is not a problem.
what suits
It is clear that the production of these problems can be solved, because in DIY stores all MDF products quality colored and smooth to the touch. And if I can achieve this effect with his own hands?
In the shop all beautifully. How to achieve the same effect by yourself?
Important!
I'll tell you - be sure to succeed.
The secret lies in the pre-application-insulator soil imbues MDF and create a quality foundation, as well as sanding the surface before applying the finishing ink layer.
Special two-component primer-insulator Sayerlack for absorbent materials.
By the process of preparation of the surface, we'll be back. The main thing to understand in the beginning, than to paint the MDF at home. We will need special formulations with high hiding power.
These include:
- acrylic enamel paint in the form of aerosols.
- enamel formed on alkyd urethane, alkyd or oil-based;
- polyurethane enamel.
acrylic enamels
This group is considered environmentally as it is a water dispersion-based formulations latex or acrylate copolymers. Most manufacturers recommend their use in residential areas, and even children's rooms.
In the photo - MDF screen. Bathroom coatings resistance to humidity of the room - one of the basic requirements.
Another plus - good protection of surfaces from moisture and temperature changes, which is quite important for kitchen furniture and sliding screens in the bathrooms MDF premises.
Sales often You can find the following compositions:
The products of the Finnish manufacturer.
| Name | Options | price, rub. |
| Paints Teknos Aquacoat | Aquacoat be applied to MDF, plywood and solid wood with a moisture content not exceeding 20%. The composition may be used:
Paint quick-drying (2 hours between coats at a temperature of + 23C) has a covering of high capacity. Weatherproof. The manufacturer recommends applying only to a sprayer. |
1l -800, 4,5l - 3200 |
Acrylic enamel from Belinka
| Name | Options | price, rub. |
| Belinka AQUA EMAIL | Composition endowed with good hiding power, and the substrate creates a glossy film. The manufacturer is allowed to apply the composition on top of old paint and varnish materials. Be sure to use ground-insulator. Among the features of this structure are:
This composition can be recommended for products arranged in line of sight of sunlight. If you doubt whether you can paint the wall MDF panels, sun-bleached, the application of Belinka AQUA EMAIL 2-3 layers to make them resistant to UV exposure. |
590 per 0.75L; 1720 for the 2.5L |
Enamel Acrylic Garden Aqua from Finncolor (aka Tikkurila).
| Name | Options | price, rub. |
| Finncolor GARDEN AQUA | Universal semi enamel. Scope - for interior, wood, plywood and MDF. It enables operation of painted objects in rooms with high humidity. The coatings are durable, enamel possesses good elasticity. Application method: roller, spraying. |
0,9l-560; 2,7l - 1600 |
Products from the Ukrainian manufacturer.
| Name | Options | price, rub. |
| Painting FEIDAL Glanz Latex | Latex paint for coating facades from MDF creates indelible, resistant to washing and weathering coating. Applied only after surface treatment acrylic primer FEIDAL Acryl-Tiefgrund. Methods of application:
Drying time - 2 hours. The next layer is applied not before 12 hours after the previous one. |
5L - 4300 |
Russian producers also produce acrylic compositions at an affordable price.
| Name | Options | price, rub. |
| tex Profi | Specialized paint based on acrylic. Intended for:
It protects against mold, rot, fungi. Forms flexible, weatherproof, dirt-repellent coating. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of logs for staining. Drying time to touch - 24 hours. Resistance to washing, but not earlier than 14 days after the staining of surfaces. |
0,9l - 320 |
Some of the compounds also may be used as soil-insulator. For such purposes the manufacturer recommends diluted with water at a ratio of 70% paint and 30% of drinking water.
Before you paint the white door of MDF wood, be sure to:
- first apply a base coat paint light then can be applied to dark tones;
- via a rubber brush, without waiting for the drying of the second layer, treat the surface to produce a tree structure.
The photo - the process of applying onto the primed surface of the first layer.
Captain Obvious informs: If you choose to paint the MDF panels than small size, it is not feasible to purchase paint in the packaging of large engine capacity.
And as the smallest volume - 0,9l, you should look to acrylic paints in cans.
It is also important that such compositions when applied on the surface of the wood fibers are not raised, which facilitates painting.
Among the available aerosol formulations I recommend to pay attention to:
Decorix aerosol.
| Name | Features of the application | price, rub. |
| Decorix | It represents a glossy enamel. Endowed with the following advantages:
Packing 400ml. |
140 |
Another representative of aerosol paints.
| Name | Features of the application | price, rub. |
| hobby Lack | The composition has a good hiding power. Protects treated surfaces from mechanical and weather impacts. Hobby Lack - the general name of the whole line. Produced in different versions:
It recommended by the manufacturer for painting metal, wood and ceramic surfaces. Ideal for all types of plastic and glass. The capacity of 0,4l. |
180 |
Acrylic enamel during application.
| KUDO ARTE | High quick alkyd enamel is applied only at a pre-primed wood surfaces. It has a good hiding power, has excellent adhesion, high gloss, resistant to impact, bending and other mechanical influences. Reliable protection from precipitation, long service life. Packing 0,4l. |
150 |
Universal structure of KUDO.
Important: before you paint the MDF alkyd spray, the surface should be primed.
Alkyd and alkyd urethane enamels
Another fairly large group of color formulations, allowing painted MDF surface. If you do not know how to repaint furniture from MDF with his hands, then for self-use can recommend products from the following manufacturers:
Representation of alkyd compositions from the Finnish manufacturer Tikkurila.
| Name | Technical features | price, rub. |
| Tikkurila TEHO | Alkyd oil paint manufacturer is recommended for painting both new and previously painted wood facades as well as all kinds of sawn and planed wooden surfaces, MDF, and OSB made therefrom products. Drying time - 24 hours. Packing: 0.9, 2.7 and 9 liters. |
0,9l - 880; 2,7l - 2600 |
Alkyd urethane enamel TM "chief technologist."
| Name | Technical features | price, rub. |
| The chief technologist (Novbythim) | This urethane-alkyd paint intended for the treatment and MDF wooden surfaces. Damage composition forms a flexible and impact-resistant coating, abrasion-resistant. Application method: roller, brush, spray. |
0.75L - 170 |
Turkish paint also helps you quickly and easily converts MDF surface.
| Name | Technical features | price, rub. |
| Dyo Duomatt |
Packing: 0.75, 2.5, 7.5 and 15 liters |
1,0l - 650 |
Important: Do not forget that all alkyd compositions have a pungent odor, which is also quite toxic in the process of drying.
It is important to organize a painting in a ventilated area with the use of personal protective equipment.
polyurethane enamel
Polyurethane compositions primarily interested in its wear resistance and durability. Agree that if they spend money on expensive ink, its useful life should be maximized. In the case under consideration the type of manufacturers guarantee at least 20 years!
You do not know what to paint doors from MDF? Pay attention to a specially designed line of polyurethane enamels from the Italian manufacturer SIRCA.
So, what can be purchased from this group in our country? Below, learn more about some of these compounds:
| Name | Features composition | price, rub. |
| Colored enamel SIRCA SpA. | Applicable for staining furniture fronts, doors made of MDF or wood. Consumption:
For use as a primer is needed DPU806 diluent. The ratio of 10 to 20%. Application method: Spray only. Drying time tack-free at 20 ° C - 30 minutes, till complete drying - 1.5 hours. |
0.5L - 2530 |
Polyurethane enamel Teknos FUTURA 90 provide coating durability.
| Name | Features composition | price, rub. |
| Teknos Futura 90 | Hi-tech, harmless. Suitable for use in nurseries, kindergartens, in schools and hospitals, in areas of food production. The paint is a one component composition which is resistant to mechanical and chemical influences (the use of detergents). The drying time of 1 hour at 23 degrees. Applying a second layer - not earlier than 10 hours. |
2,7l - 2200 |
Polyurethane composition SYMPHONY WINNER.
| Name | Features composition | price, rub. |
| Symphony WINNER |
A feature of this paint are the following:
|
0.9 L - 450 |
The polyurethane composition of Switzerland. Price appropriate.
| Name | Features composition | price, rub. |
| FEYCO Alpocry | Painting Feyco Alpocryl LE is designed for high-quality painting MDF, wood and products of wood (doors, furniture). Benefits:
|
2.7l - 2500 |
The coloring process
With compositions sorted, and now you know it is possible to paint the MDF panels and the concrete.
It's time to puzzle you, and some of the nuances of the upcoming process, describing how to paint MDF:
A schematic of the process image.
- Any surface must be pre-treated soil. It fills the pores of the material, preventing further absorption finishing coating (paint);
- After applying the primer and drying, it is necessary to polish the surface to remove risen portage wood. It is best to use for this purpose shlimfmashinku;
- The surface should be cleaned of dust, and only then apply the first coat of paint;
- Again the milling process repeated again to remove from the surface of the risen fibers;
- Then a second coat of paint;
- To impart the appearance of a completed surface to be polished.
Hand-colored panel from MDF.
Important: when applied to previously painted surface, it should be degreased.
If the surface has been laminated, it is required to process an adhesive primer.
Output
I hope that my review krasyashih compositions for MDF and wood products will be useful Dear readers, as well as the technology itself staining. As usual, additional materials will give you the video in this article. I would appreciate your comments and additions.
Good luck, comrades!
