Prepping the edges of MDF before painting

I just use a thick primer.

-- Dan-- Info for all @ http://www.hoistman.com

MDF can be had in different grades. The best will only require primer. Others may need the filler.
Inspect it before you bring it home. BORG stuff usually requires filler.

-- Gene

there is mdf edgeband and it works awesome, you can iron it on or use an edgebander

-- blaine von hagen

blaine,
Never heard of that stuff. Where do you find it?

-- Gene

one of the best MDf, edge sealers is BIN by Zinnzer , it is a white primer and shellac based , i usually quick sand the edge with some 320 just to cut bown the fuzz, then apply 2 coats of the BIN, and scuff sand with some 320, the shellac based primer seals super well, for a clear i use seal coat, also shellac based, most of the box stores carry it, i know Lowes does…

euro systems, eb bradly co. louis and co. frost hardwoods.

-- blaine von hagen

you can also use birch or maple edge band as it is a closed grain wood and paints up very well.

-- blaine von hagen