Which Paint Manufacturer (For MDF)?

I'm probably barking up the wrong tree with wanting to spray Dulux or Farrow & Ball onto sheets of MDF.

Hence, what paint manufacturers, who specialise in spray paints (for compressor+gun setups), do you guys recommend?

EViS said:

I'm probably barking up the wrong tree with wanting to spray Dulux or Farrow & Ball onto sheets of MDF.

Hence, what paint manufacturers, who specialise in spray paints (for compressor+gun setups), do you guys recommend?

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u can spray most paints as long as its thinned sufficiently to go through nozzle . emulsion -acrlic and oil based undercoats- household gloss .just try a test piece on some scrap wood or cardboard 1st

Yes, however I'd rather use a paint which was designed for spraying. The emulsions I've looked at so far do not recommend conventional spraying methods and only provide details for airless.

Can't suggest the best paints but do make sure you prime the mdf whatever you use as it will suck paint in like a sponge and cause pin-holing. I use a clear acrylic primer made by Rustin's which works well and is thin enough to spray easily (although it will tend to clog glass-paper when rubbing down) or if you want a really tough finish use G4 (PU pond sealer).

Talk to these people http://www.morrells.co.uk/products/sundries/12
I have used there paint many times on MDF and can match most colours that have a BS number

M4RKE said:

Talk to these people http://www.morrells.co.uk
I have used there paint many times on MDF and can match most colours that have a BS number

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That's fantastic, thanks M4RKE. I've also come across ISF and Becker Acroma who too specialise in spray paints for wood incl. MDF specifically. Have you heard of either manufacturer and/or is there likely to be much difference in paint quality?

Do I understand the following correctly?:

a) Waterborne lacquer is the least durable. Pre-Cat lacquer is more durable, whilst Acid-Cat lacquer has the best durability?

b) Pre-Cat or Acid-Cat can come in 1 Pack (1k) or 2 Pack (2k) form?

I had good results spraying with a 2pack epoxy primer, then a waterbased satinwood.
Only used the primer as it was leftovers from a job we mixed up too much for. The satinwood, just beceause thats what i found in the colour i wanted.

The cut edges had a light spray, then a rub down then another spray along with the rest. Always a pain.