Spray painting advice

[sgeorge]

Hi all

Newbie here. I have a question re. spray painting mdf shelves / cupboards.

A number of years ago I got a carpenter to build me some alcove cupboards and drawers in my bedroom out of mdf. Before the final install he took them away and got them spray paint finished. They came back looking absolutely amazing in a matt / low sheen finish.

I am just about to fit some floating shelves above existing alcove cupboards in my lounge and I want a similar finish.

Is this something I could achieve by buying an electric spray gun similar to this and using a matt paint?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erb561srg-700w-electric-hvlp-spray-gun-220-240v/11628

I realise my finish won't be anywhere near as good as a professional but as the cupboards are already built-in, I'm not sure what my options are. Told you I was a newbie!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Martin Quinn]

If your budget will allow for it I would also have a look at this;

https://www.screwfix.com/p/wagner-w...VEu7tCh3dlgsZEAQYAiABEgJmiPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I am currently looking at spraying my kitchen cabinets and think this universal sprayer would be a good option. I can then also use it after for my fence panels and decorating etc.

I would prime first and then use Valspar from B&Q.

 

[foxhole]

Links to Screwfix don't work at the moment, quote item number for reference.

 

[foxhole]

Links to Screwfix don't work at the moment, quote item number for reference.

Choice of paint is crucial when spraying, needs to be the consistency of milk for cheaper spray machines or clogs.

 

[Martin Quinn]

Ive just ordered the Wagner Universal Sprayer W690 direct from Wagner, was £239 currently £139.

Like foxhole say's, the paint is important and the viscosity/thickness it goes in the machine at. I will probably give the kitchen units a sand using P240 and then clean them off with a degreaser. Then im looking to use the Valspar paint from B&Q with their undercoat.