Painting MDF Doors [video 407]

In this video we go back to basics and I share my method for #painting #MDF #doors with a brush and roller to show how the simplest of tools can achieve a top finish. Enjoy!

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[TheWhitmore]

This guy is a natural at these videos. Warm, friendly, professional, sage. Good hosting.

[kevinchamberlain]

Remember the old formaldehyde MDF? Hard as nails, superb finish! I remember it every time I put on my breathing mask and switch my respirator machine on to sleep every night. But it was good stuff, though.

[rickcimino]

what I love about your content is that you get all this really good work done in such a small space. A lot of youtubers have these wonderful shops but you work in something a little bigger than a closet and you turn out such solid work! Thank you for this!

[jonathanlombard]

I sure do wish I'd watched this a couple of days ago. These techniques are spot on.

[elguapo]

I frequently go back and watch your videos again when I need advice Peter and you've never let me down! Brilliant advice AND instruction. Thanks very much indeed! 👍

[shmaxo]

I was going to attempt the risky task of routing a pattern into my old, plain, flat laminated MDF cabinets and was dreading the inevitable chip-out and then you introduced me to 'faker shakers'! My whole project changed completely! This is a fantastic remedy that I can do with my table saw and some glue and clamps. I came to get painting tips and left with an entirely new concept. Many thanks!

[markchambers]

Hi peter, A tecnique i use is to clamp a few doors or panels together, where possible, then sand with festool 150 and give all edges two coats of primer and allow to dry.then you can work on fronts and backs easier.just my way, but it does work.great video as usual.cheers.

[unclejoeoakland]

I stand in admiration and indeed awe of the tool-lean approach you take to painting.

[frankdil]

Learned alot that I really don't need spray painting when less massy easy way is there. Thanks a lot.

[Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

Was like watching 'Bob Ross' (without the hair) Happy little shaker doors... ;)

[clarkd]

You seem to do everything with the minimum of movement. It is so enjoyable to watch a pro do something that many people (including me) think they can do. Thanks.

[joehynes]

Thanks very much for the helpful video Peter, I’ve learned a great deal, especially which paint/primer to use, my old wardrobe doors were previously vinyl wrapped but over time it has peeled away so I’ve removed it and will now give the doors a paint using your tips and method. Thanks again 👍🏻

[stuartyoung]

I'm now a subscriber. What a show. There's no fat left on in editing and yet the information is easily absorbed. Everything is of the highest level, framing, lighting, sound. It's got it all.

[davidramsayiv]

look at the cloths, so clean, not a drop on him. Wow!

[chadwickpainter]

Another excellent presentation. I enjoy your methodical approach to your work. You are technical without being boring, taxing or pretentious and I appreciate that very much. Thanks for another quality video.

[magnificentmuttley]

Thank you Mr Millard, sir. I would say you have saved my bacon! Having cleared out an apartment I own and getting ready for sale of the property, I found that one of the kitchen cabinet doors had the vinyl high gloss shrink covering half ripped off. As the cabinets were installed almost 20yrs ago, they are now discontinued items. No doubt any purchaser will want to update the kitchen units but the state they are in currently will not be appealing - pure white high gloss doors, all but one, which is down to the raw MDF. I will try your technique and use spray lacquer to attain that high gloss finish, hopefully. Your video is so very instructive and helpful. Thank you so much for posting Peter. Best regards from Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️

[FiscalWoofer]

Super video Peter - thank you! I've done tons of cabinets now and keep checking the changes in process online, was using Zinsser shellac primer but now only on small jobs as the cost is prohibitive also clean up would be different to top coats. I think the key is sanding sanding sanding, really as long using a good acrylic eggshell its going to be good. I do much prefer the edge banding now just don't have to sand and round-over as much on the edges. Love your channel!

[designer-garb]

Peter try 1 primer, 1 undercoat and 1 top coat using a decent paint like Sikkens, also try laying off with a dry roller for a more even texture, buying cheap paint is a false economy as you put extra coats on, also having the extra layers will make it more prone to chipping, I prefer the pure bristle sash brush over the synthetic one, but I use the same sponge rollers though.. good job

[steviebye]

You are very good peter. Enjoy your videos very much. thank you.

[TheCOMPAS]

Great video! And loved your work in Legends of Tomorrow!