MDF primer

[Russell griffiths]

Anybody got any recommendations for priming mdf , particularly edges that have been machined. 

Got lots of fitted furniture and doors so looking for something available in big tins not little 500ml for small projects. 

 

Price not important, I like good not cheap. 

 

Ta very much. 

[PeterW]

Zinnser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 is the best. 

[ToughButterCup]

Another vote from personal experience  for Zinser. But, I'm thinking about changing: why....?

 

Here's an expert on the subject - he does much of his work in MDF. And here's the playlist which will give you a really good insight into the hiccups that can occur with things like raised grain and so on. (water-based paint sometimes raises the grain on MDF - just needs a bit of sanding to rectify, that's all.). 

For another perspective, Alistair Johnson takes you through the paints he uses on built-in furniture (often MDF) and why. Very detailed (order numbers and so on) 

Ian