Equipment for painting furniture facades. How to paint kitchen facades so that they can be painted and not thrown away? What tools and materials are needed

The abbreviation MDF has firmly entered our everyday life in the last two decades, since this type of fiberboard is used in the furniture industry, and for the manufacture of doors, and as a wall material. This is an excellent alternative to natural wood, the price of which remains high.

You will be presented with helpful information about this material: how it is produced, where it is used, how to paint MDF panels, and much more. A great addition to our story will be the video in this article on the topic: “Painted MDF facades.”

Most of those planning to build country house, to make repairs or make built-in furniture yourself, you are interested in the question: “What is the difference between MDF and chipboard?” In appearance they are very similar, but the production technologies are different and, accordingly, performance are also different.

For comparison, we offer you a small instruction:

Differences	Chipboard	MDF
Raw materials for production	Large shavings of low-value wood	Fine sawdust is a waste product from the wood processing industry, as well as wood intended for logging.
Difference in technology	Pressing under hot steam. Formaldehyde is used in production - a very toxic substance.	Pressing under high pressure and temperature. Paraffin and wood humus, called lingin, are used as a binder. So, MDF is an environmentally friendly material.
Application	Only in dry rooms. As a rule, these are floors, partitions, built-in furniture. It is not recommended to use in bedrooms and children's rooms.	Can be used in rooms with humidity levels up to 80%. Since MDF contains no toxic substances, it can be used for finishing premises for any purpose.

Since MDF has a denser structure and is able to withstand higher levels of humidity, it practically does not deform over time. That is why in the production of cabinet and upholstered furniture factories today use only MDF. The technology for painting MDF and chipboard facades is similar, and we will talk about it in a separate chapter.

Note! IN in this case We are talking about furniture and built-in interior facades. Neither one nor the other material is used for finishing external walls! House facades are sheathed OSB boards, which are completely impermeable to moisture. They obtain such properties due to the presence of polymer resins in the composition.

Wood fiber boards medium density, which is what MDF is called, are in demand not only in the furniture industry, but also in the production of interior finishing materials. In addition to wall and ceiling panels, these are also molded products: slats, platbands, MDF plinth for painting.

And how wonderful laminate floors look! What can I say: look at the picture above, and it immediately becomes clear that today you can’t live without this material.

Standard sizes and front covering

Manufacturers of sheet MDF offer the material itself different sizes and thickness. There are no uniform standards in the world, and each enterprise determines independently which standard sizes to produce. Ultimately, it all depends on the purpose of the sheets and customer demand.

• If you decide to make a cabinet, then for the back wall you can take solid pressed sheets with a thickness of only 3 mm; for the sides and facade of the furniture, 10 mm is required. To build interior partition, you need material with a thickness of 12-16 mm, and, for example, to build a rack - 24 mm.
• Such a wide range. The dimensions of the sheets also vary, but not so much. On average, the width and length of the sheets is: 1220*2440 mm; 1830*2440 mm; 2070*2800 mm. As you can see, the dimensions allow, if necessary, to cover the entire height of the walls.

• As for the finishing of their surface, the buyer always has a choice: MDF painting do it yourself or use sheets with a ready-made factory coating - and it, by the way, can be not only painted. Decorative cladding sheet MDF is also carried out by gluing it PVC film, lamination and veneering.
• When using such sheets, for example, for the manufacture of built-in furniture, painting of MDF facades is not required at all. If you look closely at the photo above, you can see that even the edges have already been processed, and when using such a covering material, all that remains is to decorate the cuts.

The decor of the MDF surface can consist not only in imitation of various types of wood. Wall material, stylized as stone, plaster or brickwork, makes it possible to create interesting compositions in the interior, one of which we see in the example above. Sheets intended for finishing wet rooms are protected with a melamine coating.

Some features of wall cladding

Before we talk about whether it is possible to paint MDF panels and how to do it: enamel or water-dispersed compounds, we will briefly talk about the nuances of installation. After all, errors can greatly affect the geometry of the skin or structural element and, accordingly, will negate all your work.

• To prevent this from happening, it is very important that before installation the MDF is adapted to the microclimate of the room in which it will be used. It cannot be used immediately after delivery from the store and unloading. It should lie in a normal dry room for a day. If you have to sheathe a basement or unheated attic, adaptation requires at least 48 hours.

Mounting options

At this time, you can start preparing the surface of the walls, the extent of which depends on the chosen installation option. Wall finishing with sheet MDF can be done in two ways: frame and glue.

In the first case, the material is mounted on the sheathing. In this case, no special preparation is required, and if the walls are uneven, the frame elements are installed on direct hangers.

• To be able to install panels with glue, the walls must be properly leveled, sanded, cleaned of dust and primed. If sheet material is used in installation, it is glued to the base base. Small format panels can also be glued to plasterboard sheathing and even to the surface of wooden sheathing.

• Sheet cutting and modular material produced manually or electrically cutting tool. In order not to damage the factory decorative coating of the sheets, when cutting you need to take into account the following nuances: when using a hacksaw, you should cut from the front side, and when using circular saw- from the inside out.

Note! During installation, it is very important to leave a technological gap of 2 cm between the sheathing and the ceiling. This is especially true for bathrooms and kitchens, where the temperature and humidity changes several times a day. If there is no gap, the expanded material will rest against the ceiling and, accordingly, deform. For the same reason, in these rooms it is better to install it over the sheathing, since it also provides a ventilated space.

• Long and classic Wall panels, as a rule, do not require any surface modification, including sealing seams. After covering the walls with sheet MDF, the joints are sealed by filling special composition, and then covered with plastic moldings.
• Sheets with a factory-made decorative coating can also be mounted with a gap, which looks very interesting. The required distance between the ends of the panels is ensured by special cross-shaped plastic inserts. If the plating is done in the usual way sheet material, without decorative covering, then its surface still needs to be prepared.

Since MDF has high density and enough smooth surface, there is no need to putty it. It is simply sanded lightly with fine sandpaper and, having cleared of dust, are treated with a pore-filling primer. But what kind of paint for MDF facades it is better suited and how to apply it correctly, we will tell you in the next chapter.

What and how to paint MDF

First of all, sheet MDF is structural material. Along with drywall, it is used for internal lining walls of frame-panel houses. But compared to gypsum board, MDF is more durable and has high thermal insulation properties, so there is every reason to use it.

• Is it possible to paint MDF panels so that they are indistinguishable from the plastered surface? Of course you can! Take a look at the example below and you'll see a beautiful painted interior. frame house, made in half-timbered style.

In this case, the design involved bearing structures at home, but even if this is not possible, for decorative paneling of walls you can use molded products made of the same material as the paneling. The main thing is to come up with interesting design, and then you can think about what to paint the MDF with.

MDF products for painting

Similar types of paints are used for both natural wood and all its derivatives - be it chipboard, OSB or MDF. Just before you paint MDF doors or the same panels, make sure that the paint is intended for wood or is a universal paint. In this case, the label will indicate: “For all types of surfaces.”

• The main thing here is not even the type of paint, but the correct primer. It is important that it is made from the same substance as the paint. That is, if used polyurethane paint for MDF, then the primer should also be polyurethane.

• Paint for MDF doors, as well as molded material, which are called “paintable”, is selected in accordance with the type of primer already applied at the factory. Most often, this is acrylic primer paint. white, replacing not only adhesive impregnation, but also the first layer of paint. This means that for finishing painting you also need to purchase acrylic paint.
• But its color can be any, and not necessarily white. In general, doors primed for painting are a budget option. They are chosen mainly because of their lowest cost. In such a situation, a person is faced with the question: “How to paint MDF doors so that the coating looks no worse than the factory version?”
• If you want to receive high-quality surface, you need to forget about brushes and rollers, and use a spray gun. Painting of MDF panels, facades homemade furniture and the door blocks will in this case be the most uniform and accurate.

• This is especially true for doors - it is generally better to paint them first and then install them. Firstly, they won’t get dirty with paint. door hinges, fittings and especially glazing. And secondly, when the door is installed, it is much more difficult to paint its ends, layout, and panels.

It's good if white ground White paint will be applied. And if it is a different color, bald spots will still be visible here and there.

It is generally difficult to paint even a smooth surface with a quality brush - let alone a structure such as a door. On request: “MDF: painting technology” you can watch one or two videos where this process is clearly explained and shown.

Nuances of painting work

It is much easier, of course, to paint an MDF product that has already been prepared for painting at the factory. What if you need to refine sheet cladding that does not have a decorative coating? We have already mentioned that such a surface is sanded before painting.

Why is this done if the MDF surface is already smooth:

• The fact is that during the production process the material is covered with a protective wax layer. This is what needs to be removed, otherwise the front surface will not have any adhesion to either the primer or the paint. It is better to sand the cladding material not with sandpaper, but with a machine - but here it all depends on the amount of work.

• It is very important that this is done efficiently, over the entire plane of the sheet. Otherwise, when painting, it will turn out that in some places the paint does not adhere to the base. If you decide using hand router apply relief on the panels, Special attention When sanding and priming, you need to pay attention to these places.
• In general, before painting MDF facades, they first apply primer to the relief or overlay elements, then prime the edges and only after that begin to cover the entire plane of the product. When working with a spray gun, the nozzle should move in parallel rows, with a fifty percent overlap with each other.
• First, longitudinal rows are applied, then transverse ones. Paint and varnish coatings are applied in the same order. If you need to paint the facade of built-in furniture, then this is done on both sides. First, the back side is painted, and after it dries, the front side is painted.

• Next, you need to let the product dry completely, then you will have to sand it again to remove the pile that has risen during priming. In this case, the most important thing is to correctly calculate the force and not completely remove the layer of soil once it reaches the MDF. On next stage opaque primer paint is applied.

For painting furniture facades use polyurethane based paints. They create the most durable surface, and furniture is subject to constant mechanical stress. Well, for wall cladding it is best to use paints on water based- especially since they do not have such a toxic odor as polyurethane enamels.

MDF has already managed to take a strong position in the field furniture production. Unique properties this material allows you to implement any design ideas, to produce interior items that are not only aesthetically attractive, but also very practical.

High performance finished products give decorative and protective materials used for their exterior finishing. Most popular technology finishing today is painting MDF with special paints and varnishes.

Advantages of painted products

Furniture facades carry not only a functional load, but are also the most important aesthetic component of any interior. PVC films, stylized to resemble valuable wood species, or natural veneer, are ideal for creating furniture in a classic style, but painting MDF allows you to create products in completely different style directions.

The advantages of this technology include:

• huge variety of colors;
• choice of textures (glossy, matte);
• excellent decorative qualities;
• a variety of types of coatings (polyester, polyurethane, polyurethane-acrylic, nitrocellulose, water-based and UV-curing materials);
• excellent protective properties;
• durability of the coating;
• resistance to mechanical damage, temperature changes, and chemical elements;
• environmental friendliness and safety.

A good illustration of the strength of painted facades is this video:

Selection of paint and varnish material

The durability of painted facades directly depends on two main criteria: compliance with painting technology and the quality of paintwork materials. When choosing a material, be sure to take into account:

• type of furniture structures;
• thickness of the polymer layer;
• requirements for wear resistance, heat resistance, resistance to chemical elements;
• decorativeness;
• life time paint coating.

Coatings and varnishes have different technological properties, therefore they are selected taking into account the functional load of a particular piece of furniture.

The characteristics of the material are also extremely important for the high-quality performance of painting work, and it does not matter whether they are carried out with their own hands or in a production environment. These characteristics include:

• Covering power. This property determines the number of required layers of dye required to completely cover the contrast substrate. There are materials that allow you to completely cover the substrate in just one layer. They differ more at a high price, but at significantly lower costs.
• Drying time. An important technological parameter that determines the speed of painting. However, the time indicated in the instructions for the material most often does not correspond to the actual drying time, which depends on many factors, for example, air temperature, room humidity, substrate temperature, etc.
• Adhesion. High level adhesion is prerequisite to provide of proper quality paint coating. To achieve maximum performance, it is necessary to properly prepare the base and strictly adhere to the technology of applying paints and varnishes.
• Viscosity parameters. The paint must have a certain consistency so that it can be applied to the surface efficiently. Thixotropic additives are introduced into materials that are too viscous, which increase their fluidity, while helping to avoid smudges.
• Environmental friendliness. Many paints contain harmful substances, but there are also safe materials for covering facades, which is recommended to be given preference.

Technological conditions for painting facades

Modern equipment, qualified personnel and strict adherence to technology are the three main criteria that guarantee maximum competent organization production process And high quality finished products.

Climatic conditions and the area of ​​painting booths play an important role. If products are produced in small volumes, painting of MDF can be carried out in small rooms, and with significant volumes for effective and comfortable work chambers of appropriate sizes are required.

In the painting room, regardless of the time of year, constant temperature conditions (23-25˚C) and a certain level of humidity must be observed.

The technology for coloring products involves preparatory work, applying paintwork and performing intermediate operations. Paint and varnish materials, equipment and facades must have the same temperature as in the painting room.

Paints, varnishes and primers for painting MDF facades are produced ready for use. Before the painting process, all these products are filtered (filter density - 50-100 microns), and the filtration process is especially important for coatings that form gloss. When storing filtered paints and varnishes for more than 2 months, they are filtered again before use.

The process of painting furniture facades

Do-it-yourself facade painting

Self-updating kitchen set can be done in two ways: paste over the facades with self-adhesive film or paint them with special enamel. The first method is cheaper, but painting is more effective solution in terms of durability of furniture and greater aesthetic appeal.

If the second option is preferred, then the process of transforming the kitchen should begin with preparation necessary materials and tools. So, you will need:

• reliable, wear-resistant and durable enamel (for example, car enamel fully meets these requirements);
• wood primer;
• hand sander or sandpaper;
• spray gun or soft brush and velor roller;
• construction hair dryer (if necessary).

The work order is as follows:

• Initially, it is necessary to free the facades from all existing fittings and glass;
• If old MDF facades are laminated with PVC film, then it must be completely removed. This is exactly what you need a hair dryer for. When heated, the film peels off and is easily removed;
• The surface is carefully sanded and primed twice. After each layer of primer has dried, the facades are sanded again with fine sandpaper;
• Painting furniture elements with your own hands with a roller or brush is carried out in one direction. When applying the material using a spray gun, the quality finished surface will be higher, but this method will require a special room. The paint is applied in 2-3 layers with 24-hour intervals for each layer to dry.

Many people wonder: is it possible to paint MDF at home, and why is this necessary? The answer to the first part of the question is yes. Indeed, you can paint the panels yourself. But it’s worth making a reservation right away: if you don’t have a spray booth at hand, the result is not always ideal. The coloring procedure is necessary for the following reasons:

1. Painted elements become more resistant to high temperatures and humidity. Therefore, they can be used in the kitchen and bathroom, where they can fulfill different roles.
2. By decorating, it is possible to diversify a dull interior and refresh the appearance of the room. The shade is chosen based on the design ideas.
3. Painting MDF panels is also necessary in order to extend their service life.

Painting MDF allows you not only to diversify a boring interior, but also to extend the service life of the product

Of course, this option also has some disadvantages. For example, this procedure is sometimes much more expensive than using decorative films. In addition, the surface becomes prone to fading.

Selection of materials for painting

In principle, all paints for MDF are selected taking into account the composition of the material. And this is, first of all, a fine wood fraction, which means that paint solutions for wood are suitable for the job. But to really get high-quality coating It is advisable to use special mixtures.

When choosing materials for painting MDF, you should pay attention not only to the color, but also to the purpose of the paint

Polyurethane enamels

This material should be preferred for the following reasons:

• The coating is wear-resistant and can withstand exposure to household chemicals.
• The solution has no unpleasant odor, which allows you to carry out work in cramped home conditions.
• The mixture can be applied using a sprayer, roller and brush.
• Painting MDF enamel This procedure is carried out independently; this procedure does not require professional skills.

Naturally, choosing this material, pay attention to the manufacturer. This must be famous brand, which is sold in specialized stores. When purchasing a product from an unknown manufacturer, there is a high probability of getting a fake.

Advice! If it is not possible to select a polyurethane composition, then pay attention to alkyd enamels and paints (oil and acrylic).

When choosing paint, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer

Varnish

Thus, the question of how to paint MDF panels is no longer a problem. But another dilemma arises - the surface needs additional protection, How can I do that?

Indeed, in order to increase resistance to mechanical stress, protect against chemical compounds- use varnish. And for such work, a two-component polyurethane composition is especially suitable, which has all the desired parameters.

Stages and technology of painting

The procedure for painting MDF with your own hands is carried out in several stages. They can be divided as follows:

1. Grinding.
2. Putty.
3. Padding.
4. Coloring.
5. Varnishing (patination).

Completing each stage is a guarantee that the result will turn out as intended.

Grinding

Work begins with grinding the surface. This is a rather labor-intensive task that must be performed carefully.

The panels are sanded with sandpaper with grit from 120 to 240 units. The process is carried out in several stages and different materials. Everything must be done very carefully, without staying long in one area. This procedure is carried out in order to remove small irregularities, as well as remove the fine lint that covers the entire surface.

The MDF sanding procedure allows you to get rid of small irregularities on the surface of the board

On a note! If on front side There are milled areas, it is better not to touch them. There is a good chance that the sandpaper will smooth out the corners of the design.

Puttying

Puttying MDF for painting has the goal of correcting the existing shortcomings of the panel. It happens that during grinding or due to improper storage, cracks or dents appear on the surface. To hide them, putty is used. Of course, if there are no such problems, then this stage is skipped.

The technology itself looks like this: the acrylic mixture is carefully applied to the desired area and leveled rubber spatula. After drying, be sure to sand it.

Padding

Surface priming MDF boards It’s better to do it with a spray gun, then the primer layer will lay down more evenly

This stage is carried out in mandatory. It is conventionally divided into two processes:

• Applying the first coat of primer
  • This is done using a spray gun, so the room and place for work are prepared. It is better to cover other items with cellophane film in advance.
  • The mixture is sprayed over the entire surface of the panel in an even layer. This is done in order to raise the remaining pile and reduce the absorption of the base materials.
  • Next, when the slab is dry, it is sanded using fine sandpaper.
• Second coat coating
  • The second layer is applied in order to consolidate the result and remove remaining blemishes.
  • Drying should take about a day, after which the panel painted with primer is sanded.

Coloring

Can MDF be painted with a brush and roller? Yes, but this should be done very carefully. There is a high probability that stains and streaks will remain on the surface. Therefore, it is best to use a spray gun.

The technology itself resembles priming. The paint is applied in several layers, each of which is pre-dried. It is important to achieve an excellent result, so the mixture begins to be sprayed from the milled areas to the edges, and then passes along and diagonally. It is much more convenient to paint smooth panels.

To paint MDF you can use brushes and a roller, but to obtain an even layer it is better to use a spray gun

On a note! To understand in more detail the drying time of the solution and its quantity, you must carefully study the manufacturer’s instructions. And also select the desired operating mode for the sprayer.

If you want antique

If there is a desire to give the surface a more expressive look, to age it a little, then they resort to patination. It is advisable to do this when there are drawings and patterns.

Patina is applied in this way:

• walk over the selected area with a sponge soaked in the mixture;
• leave until completely dry;
• the painted area is sanded;
• proceed to the final stage.

You can create the effect of artificial aging yourself by resorting to patination of the surface

Varnishing

The procedure is performed according to the instructions:

1. The varnish is prepared for use.
2. The first layer is applied at the rate of about 150 grams per square meter.
3. After waiting for the first layer to dry well, apply a new layer.
4. Repeat the drying process.
5. Final sanding begins. First, sandpaper with a coarse grain is passed over the surface, then a finer one is used. To avoid lumps forming, spray the area with water.
6. The panel is left for several days (from 4 to 7) and polished. For this it is better to use a power tool.

There are many tips on how to properly paint MDF. The main thing is to follow a clear plan and be careful.

Painted glass can be an alternative to Lakobel glass.

The main advantages of painted glass:

1. Almost unlimited color range;
2. There is no need to purchase a sheet of a strictly defined format, which allows you to save on leftovers;
3. Reasonable cost.

Enamels can be applied both to high-quality M1 glass and to special coated glass, which has virtually no intrinsic tint, which is especially important when painting with white enamels; however, coated glass is more expensive.

Varnished chipboard

Lacquered chipboard imitates facades with natural veneer or natural wood, but has a significantly lower cost.

Polishing varnish is used if the chipboard has a smooth surface.

Laminated chipboard coated with patina enamels can imitate naturally aged wood.

Coatings with special effects “crakolet”, “foil”, “water drops”

Technology of applying original decorative effects, which are craquelure (craquelure effect), foil and wet drop effect. It is similar in that two layers of enamel are applied to the facades, the top of which is damaged in a special way.

Cracolet or craquelure(from the French craquelé - cracked), creates the effect of cracked paint on the surface of the workpiece.

Foyle(from the English Foil - foil). Technology for obtaining the effect: freshly applied upper layer enamels unevenly lay the stretch film, and then remove it.

Water drops- the effect is obtained by spraying water onto the top layer of paint.

Color options

To simplify the designation of colors, several color standards or catalogs are used. The most common:

RAL (German Reichsausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung) - the standard was developed in Germany in 1927 and includes several collections: RAL Classic contains 217 of the most common colors, RAL Design - 1625 shades, RAL Effect - catalog of matte colors and metallics, RAL Plastics - catalog of 100 classic colors specifically for painting plastic and is made on polypropylene foam plates for more accurate color rendering.

WCP (WoodColorPlus)- catalog of the famous Italian brand Sayerlack, owned by the world's largest manufacturing concern paint and varnish materials The Sherwin-Williams Company.

NCS (English Natural Color System, natural system colors) - the standard was developed in Sweden and has several versions: NCS Cascade 980 contains 980 colors, NCS Original - 1950 colors.

Mobihel - trademark The Slovenian company Helios is a manufacturer of paints and varnishes for car repairs, which, thanks to the widely available metallic colors, have found wide application in painting furniture facades in a modern style. Mobihel has created a catalog specifically matched to the colors used in the car manufacturing process, which is why the names of car brands are often found in this catalogue.

Color System or CS- catalog of the Italian company Renner Italia S.p.A., one of the leaders in the production of furniture varnishes and paints and varnishes for exterior finishing.
There are other standards, for example SSG, BS and catalogs (collections) of large paint manufacturers, for example Tikkurila Symphony, but they are used extremely rarely when painting furniture facades.

Also important in the designation of paints it has a degree of gloss - Gloss ( English Gloss, gloss) - which is measured in units from 0 to 100 units.

Gloss is the ability of a surface to reflect light. Absolutely glossy - 100 Gloss - the surface of the glass is considered.

It is customary to divide paints depending on the degree of gloss:

1. from 0 to 5 glosses - absolutely matte paints,
2. from 6 to 10 glosses - matte,
3. from 11 to 29 gloss - semi-matte,
4. from 30 to 59 gloss - semi-gloss,
5. from 60 to 89 gloss - glossy,
6. from 90 to 100 glosses - high gloss.

Please note that the same paint can look different.

The shade depends on many factors: the degree of gloss of the paint, the type of material on which it is applied, air pressure in the spray gun, the quality of soil preparation, the distance and angle of application to the surface (especially for metallics) and others. Therefore, in cases where it is absolutely necessary to “get the color right”, for example when repairing a damaged facade, it is necessary to do a paint test - a test coloring.

MDF - wood fiber board - is a relatively young material. Its production began in the USA in 1966. In a short period of time, this material has almost completely replaced wood in furniture production.

Furniture facades steel common occurrence in our kitchens, in our offices and in many other places.

MDF is a medium density material that is made by pressing (under high pressure and at high temperature) fine chips. Lignin, a naturally occurring substance found in wood, acts as a binding material.

Of course, in terms of its strength characteristics, this material is significantly inferior to wood, however, as a material for finishing surfaces, it (wood) is a worthy replacement. The main advantages of MDF include the following:

• Resists moisture well;
• Heat resistant;
• High surface strength;
• Very technologically advanced and easy to use;
• Low cost;
• Stable various microorganisms and fungi.

The use of MDF for finishing gave a new impetus to the flight of design ideas and made it possible to significantly expand the possibilities of decorating furniture.

But DDF facades, like facades made from other materials, lose their shine over time. During operation, they may require replacement, or the furniture facades no longer harmonize with the respectable appearance of a freshly renovated kitchen. Whatever the reason, there are two solutions. The facades need to either be changed or repainted.

Painting MDF facades is a relatively simple matter and does not require any special knowledge. If you have the desire and the necessary materials and tools, you can cope with this task to an ordinary person, not experienced in modern construction technologies.

This article will discuss how to paint an MDF facade with your own hands.

Fiberboards lend themselves well to painting. This fact once again confirms the high quality of this material and its high manufacturability. To understand the reasons for such a loyal attitude of the material to the products of the paint and varnish industry, you should pay attention to the main advantages of MDF:

• Due to the homogeneity, naturalness and solidity of the surface, the material does not require additional preparation of the surface for painting, unlike most existing materials. If on fiberboard surfaces there is a layer old paint, then all surface preparation will consist of removing this layer, which will not be difficult and will not take away large quantity time;
• The MDF surface is very resistant to mechanical deformation. Due to this, the surface can not only be painted, but even minor changes can be made to the surface texture.

We paint MDF ourselves

The algorithm for painting a furniture facade made of MDF with your own hands includes the following steps:

• Surface preparation;
• Primer;
• Selecting the type and color of paint;
• Applying paint.

In the process of performing these operations you will need following materials and tools:

• Roller and paint brush;
• Painting tape;
• Construction hair dryer;
• Latex gloves;
• Primer for wood;
• Fine-grit sandpaper.

Surface preparation

First of all, in the process of preparing the surface, it is necessary to remove all elements of fittings from it.

As mentioned above, the MDF surface, provided that it has no mechanical damage, does not require preparation for painting. by using construction hair dryer. Do not attempt to perform this operation manually - it will be time-consuming and may cause significant damage to the surface of the material. If there are noticeable marks on the MDF surface mechanical damage, they can be removed using wood putty. At the end of the preparation process, the surface must be carefully treated with fine-grained sandpaper.

Surface primer

As a primer for surfaces made of MDF is better A wood primer will do just fine. The method of applying the primer is entirely up to you. Can be used .

It will take a day for the primer to dry completely.

Selecting paint type and color

When choosing the type of paint for an MDF facade, it is recommended to give preference to auto enamel. Representatives of this relatively new family paint and varnish products, are characterized by high heat and moisture resistance, and are able to create a durable coating.

Modern manufacturers of car enamels offer consumers wide choose rich products color range. There is no doubt that in this kaleidoscope of colors and shades you will be able to choose the optimal color option for yourself, which will allow the furniture facades to harmoniously fit into the interior of your room.

Applying paint

The paint has been selected. The primer has dried. You can start doing what you started all this for, applying paint. Tape off areas not intended to be painted, if any. masking tape and start painting the surface. The method and method of applying paint is at your discretion. Paint must be applied in one direction.

As a result, you will receive a durable, varnished or matte coating, depending on the texture of the paint, that will give the furniture facades the new kind and will reliably protect them for a long time.

The video shows MDF facades being painted:

If you are skeptical about your abilities and do not want to take risks, then you should seek help from specialists. But in this case, the price of painting MDF facades will be significantly higher and will range from 1,200 to 2,000 rubles per square meter of surface.

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