Painting MDF Cabinet Doors: How To Paint Them In House

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• Painting MDF Cabinet Doors How To Paint Them In
  House

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• Painting MDF doors is a challenge for many
  homeowners and cabinet makers alike. MDF can be
  quite dull and is a bit difficult to paint. But,
  that doesnt mean that you cant have a nice MDF
  for cabinet doors. This article will show you how
  to paint MDF cabinets in your home, so you can
  start decorating your home and make a statement
  with your new cabinets.

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What Is MDF?

• MDF is a material used for furniture and
  appliance manufacturing. It stands for medium
  density fiberboard, so it may be made of wood
  chips, sawdust, and resinous material. MDF is a
  relatively cheap material, and it is often used
  for manufacturing inexpensive furniture and
  appliances. MDF doors are a bit like particle
  board in that they can be used for furniture and
  other things, but it is a different material. MDF
  is a bit more porous, so it can absorb more
  moisture than particle board. It can also be
  quite dull, so it can be difficult to paint. If
  youre looking to paint your kitchen or Bathroom
  cabinets, you should look at MDF
• Tips For Painting MDF Cabinets MDF is a hard
  surface, so there are certain things you need to
  keep in mind while painting MDF cabinets. MDF is
  a hard surface and can scratch easily. So, make
  sure you dont scuff your cabinets before you
  paint them and you also dont use sharp objects
  to scrape off the paint. If you are using a brush
  to paint your MDF for cabinet doors make sure you
  use a natural bristle brush and not one that is
  filled with synthetic fibers. These synthetic
  brushes can leave a coat of paint on the MDF,
  which will be hard to get off.

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How To Paint MDF Cabinets

• 1. Dry-Fit This is when you put the doors on
  your cabinet and make sure they fit correctly and
  that the holes line up. Youll want to dry-fit
  the doors before you put them on the cabinet.
  This will make sure that they match up correctly
  and that you dont have any discrepancies in the
  doors once theyre on the cabinet. If you notice
  any problems, it will be easier to fix them after
  you have the doors on the cabinet.
• 2. Sanding The next step in painting MDF
  cabinets is to sand the cabinets. You want to
  sand them down to the bare wood. If you dont
  sand them down, the paint wont adhere to the
  MDF.
• 3. Priming To prime your MDF cabinets, you want
  to use an oil-based primer. Oil-based primers
  wont require sanding and they arent harmful to
  your cabinets.

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• 4. Cabinet Paint Choose a color of paint that
  matches the cabinets. If you are painting a
  neutral color like white, choose white paint that
  has a slight tint to it. If the color of your
  cabinets is off, it can make your kitchen look
  really odd.
• 5. Hardware Make sure you have all of the
  hardware on the cabinets before you paint them.
  This includes knobs, pulls, and handles. You can
  choose to paint over hardware or paint the
  hardware black before you paint. Youll want to
  do this so it matches when it comes time to clean
  the cabinets.
• 6. Door Finishes You can choose to paint your
  cabinet doors or leave them unfinished. If you
  choose to leave the doors unfinished, youll want
  to use wood conditioner to make them smooth.

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Final Words to MDF Doors

• MDF for cabinet doors is a great option for
  homeowners who want to save some money, but it
  can be challenging to paint. This article will
  show you how to paint MDF cabinets, so you can
  start decorating your home and make a statement
  with your new cabinets. MDF is a hard surface and
  can scratch easily. Make sure you dont scuff
  your cabinets before you paint them and you also
  dont use sharp objects to scrape off the paint.
  If you are using a brush to paint your MDF
  cabinets, make sure you use a natural bristle
  brush and not one that is filled with synthetic
  fibers. These synthetic brushes can leave a coat
  of paint on the MDF doors, which will be hard to
  get off.

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