Powder Coating MDF

[mpm32]

Any ever heard of powder coating MDF? Anyone try it? I saw a small blurb that it can be done due to the moisure content in the MDF being enough to provide conductivity.

[jagboy69]

why would you want to?? MDF turns to **** the second it gets damp.

[DALE]

Yes it can be done,I have sprayed MDF. The point is to seal it and color it cheaply. There is also water resistant MDF.

[Electrathon]

Yes it can be done,I have sprayed MDF. The point is to seal it and color it cheaply. There is also water resistant MDF.

What kind of a finish do you end up with? Does it look similar to metal that is coated?

[DALE]

Yes, its similar to coated metal but not as smooth.Very close though.It's being used more and more on things like pinball machines, vending machines, store displays, office furniture and cabinets.

[mpm32]

I was thinking it would be a cool way to put a coating on some speaker cabinets that I build. Nice and durable.

[DALE]

Powdering on MDF works better if its flat panels and not shapes.If you want a wild look for that I would purchase MDF with aluminum laminated on it.The aluminum is very thin but coats super nicely.Actually you could laminate it yourself.What are you doing for the seams of the boxes?