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painting mdf and inner roof of shed

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.33 PM

i need to paint the mdf walls in my shed and i want to use eggshell paint. do i need a primer? also i want to paint the inner roof of my shed which has a bit of white splatters paint over it, will i need to use a primer or can i just use two coats of egg shell?

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5 Answers

Kevin Fuller Painting & Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newhaven
Definitely Prime I would not use MDF in a shed it’s like a big sponge with dampness
Answered2 July 2020
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Terry Lewis

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Dartford
Hello. To paint the inside of the shed walls and ceiling; prime all surfaces with Zinnser "bullseye 1-2-3". Then finish with 2 coats eggshell (solvent or waterborne, depending on how soon you want to start using it). Bear in mind you'll need to use damp resistant MDF (the green one). Terry Lewis
Answered2 July 2020
1

Anonymous user

Yes of course you need a primer, you always need a primer with bare wood
Answered2 July 2020
0

JM Painting & Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bury St Edmunds
I would definitely suggest using a water based primer, followed by a light sanding, before applying your eggshell paint.
Answered2 July 2020
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Martyn Crowther

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Leeds
Always prime fresh wood in all circumstances if you are putting a finishing coat on and use a undercoat !! for example a satin finish or a gloss finish , if you’re using MDF Also use a primer too so that it is seals the surface ready for your final coat , and always wear a mask 😷 if you are sanding MDF .
Answered2 July 2020
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