Painting MDF Walls - Workshop Upgrade Part 5

[@umitbattal7354]

Our mdf worked with house when house heater started and cracked between the panels. We used steel resin to fill and cover merged lines

[@ramonasprenkle5154]

Any advice on painting Eucaboard? Start to finish...

[@starman7982]

We're you using white caulk for the gaps and why didn't you use wood filler?

[@kinghabib2770]

What youuse if to cover the lines mates what glue or filler

[@garethking5122]

Hello, was that just ordinary wood filler you put inbetween the gaps in the mdf boards? Thank you.

[@bacstr]

LOL! After Led Zeppelin in the former video and now Pink Floyd and Iron Maiden I am appreciating your vids more and more. ... besides the craftsmanship ;)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha - I like my music. Cheers bud! 👍

[@viclion1598]

And what a good Maiden album to select 👍

[@barbaralees6822]

what paint did you use? did you prime it first and with what sort. all info i have read says no water based........

[@jeffcarlson9306]

I’d use a small to medium sized extension on that roller to enable you to paint top to bottom of the wall with a lot less movement of your arms. Makes things a LOT easier 😉

[@qrf7876]

How visible are the seams after caulk, prime and paint? I'm thinking about doing the same using HDF in a home. Thanks!

[@GosforthHandyman]

You can certainly see the seams but it's fine for a workshop. To hide them better you could use a 2 part epoxy filler and you wouldn't see them at all, lot more work though. Obviously check fire ratings if you plan to use these in a house.

[@qrf7876]

Gosforth Handyman Thanks for the reply, im wondering if wood putty or joint compound and sanding better...

[@homegrownheroz]

@@GosforthHandyman I've looked into this abit but could you provide any more info in exactly what you meant. If wood fillers are more flammable, where would I ideally find the information to access its use safely in homes? Thanks

[@bigbuilder6013]

Can you use MDF for ceiling?? Normal screws or staples? Thanks.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Hmmm... it's very heavy for ceilings. Personally I wouldn't - don't think it would give much advantage over plasterboard in that situation. I use Turbogold screws.

[@bigbuilder6013]

Gosforth Handyman My client wants to use thin sheets for the ceiling because last storm some of the roof came off and let rain ruin the drywall, since mdf is more water resistant he is asking me if its feasible, not really sure, any help is much appreciated

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thin MDF will sag - I wouldn't do it.

[@jmmj9091]

Is it fine to use putty and paper tape on mdf like how we do with gypsum drywall? Thanks

[@GosforthHandyman]

I don't think so. If you really wanted a smooth wall with drywall but the benefits of a wood backing I'd dry-line over the MDF... in which case just use something like OSB instead. 👍

[@rakeshpalchowdhury9223]

Mdf is good for ac room cover..?

[@shawncarson5930]

What about the screw holes? Did you caulk those in?

[@jwcgaming2215]

Did you paint both sides?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Just the workshop side at the mo. 👍

[@slnature6807]

what's that glue..nice job..

[@GosforthHandyman]

Do you mean between the panels? It's just decorator's caulk (from Screwfix). 👍

[@reid00008]

Hi, What do you use to fill the gaps between the mdf? I was going to use wood filler but it looks like your using sealant of some kind? Thanks

[@nxxynx5039]

Looks like silicon sealant or caulking

[@dan7777]

Decorators caulk

[@TheTwinkleXD]

did u paint over the screws? or did u fill them in?

[@rosemaryclare22]

Can I ask if your recommend any particular brand of rollers for painting MDF? I've found some in the past leave fluff on walls. Thanks

[@GosforthHandyman]

A very short pile roller normally works well - don't need fluffy ones for MDF since the surface is so smooth. Foam rollers are good for small areas. 👍

[@AfrikhanBeauty]

Did you need to sand down the MDF first?

[@GosforthHandyman]

No - just a wipe down with a damp cloth to get any dust off. 👍

[@WoodworkingBrewer]

Nice touch on the normal speed part, I caught a snippet of Pink Floyd?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Indeedy - well spotted! 👍

[@steveholden9139]

I have just finished lining my workshop in MDF, I took inspiration from your workshop build. I have used a water based prep coat, and was considering a water based enamel to provide a tougher finish although this will probably be more difficult to apply than acrylic/emulsion. Is this why you used normal wall paint, did you apply 2 coats and how did it stand up in the workshop? When will we see your new workshop??? Really enjoy your channel by the way.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Steve! Yeah, just used normal contract white matt after the primer - absolutely fine and easy to touch up. Still waiting on the house move! Everything has ground to a halt. 😭👍

[@diyengineer811]

Why MDF rather than plasterboard?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Having wooden walls makes it *much* easier to quickly hang tools etc. - also for sound insulation. 👍🛠

[@daviddelacour5472]

What do you use to joint the mdf pannel ?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Just a small bead of caulk.

[@Jester123ish]

I did MDF linings for my workshop walls also, I ended up gluing their edges together with polyurethane glue and flushing them with builder's putty (polyester resin) and a belt sander. It's more work but everything is now load bearing, and french cleats can go anywhere.

[@JayB-ju9vc]

why mdf and not plywood ?

[@GosforthHandyman]

MDF is more dense so better soundproofing 👍