Finishing project with emulsion

[skronk]

Hi all,

Made a small single drawer console table for quiet corner of living room. Wife wants it finished in a stone colour emulsion we have on the wall in our hall.... #-o

Can I apply this emulsion direct to table...(MDF) or do I need undercoat prior to top coat(s)

Thank you

 

[mseries]

MDF sealer, undercoat then topcoats. Maybe you can get the same colour in a paint that's not emulsion.

 

[skronk]

MDF sealer, undercoat then topcoats. Maybe you can get the same colour in a paint that's not emulsion.

Thanks.

Paint was a mix of 2 colours...a stone colour and white !!

 

[mseries]

I'd practice on a piece of scrap first if I was you in case the finish isn't as you want it, that way you haven't ruined your table. You'll have to do a bit of work on ant exposed MDF edges too - since they absorb paint and the fibres swell. Search this forum for techniques.

 

[DeanN]

Prime first (zinsser do excellent primers, and I've also been using crown grip extreme). Apply your emulsion, then seal it with a clear varnish ( satin or flat Matt - polyvine do a great range)