Mdf Fireplace

[jennyjoan]

I know it is early days but I plan to decorate downstairs some time in the New Year - and do have a lovely MDF fireplace with lights inbuilt , lovely fire which throws heat out etc etc.

I know the MDF could do with a clean-up but am sceptical re using paint as I think painting it would look just like "painted".


I really don't want to buy another fireplace as the mdf has been my 4th fireplace in 22 years. Not all MDF - some were mahogany and tiles and others.

Any ideas would be appreciated and Thanks.

[The Builder]

I imagine it's already finished in a paint of some kind, Jenny. I don't suppose it's bare MDF?

If so, it'll probably have been sprayed in the factory. You could do the same again, but everything would have to be well masked up.

There are still plenty of trained painters who could make an excellent job with an old-fashioned brush though.

Believe me, a good "proper" decorator would give you a perfect finish without brush lines.

[jennyjoan]

AcH I was waiting for you Builder. But would you believe the MDF is "a roughish paint". I would worry in that the finished item it would look like we say
an expression of Tassa Mallaco - cheapest looking. It it did - am afraid I would get an other fireplace. this would 5th or 6th. =- thanks builder for your input.

[jennyjoan]

builder - I am planning on pure white walls - would it look funny to you to have the mdf pure white at all. I know it sounds ice-cave but do have other furnishings (new ones) to blend it with in.

I am planning to get rid of wooden floors and replace with soft carpet and either recover my beloved suite or new one and of course new curtains. Thanks - Love to see this room in a picture or something. Can that be done nowadays. you now in a paint room etc. Thanks painter.

[jennyjoan]

Builder I have a small cloakroom where you threw all your *** into

My friend turned hers into a little toilet and wash basin which I am going to need as my IBS is getting worse. Any idea on price. Will get my plumber (god knows when) just roughly a wee pricde.

[The Builder]

Jenny, the fire surround painted to match the white walls would look really good. So much better than choosing a contrast colour that would only make the fireplace stand out.

It's only my opinion but, it's a bit like ceilings with timber beams. They should always be painted in with the ceiling so as not to draw too much attention to them.

Use "Satinwood" or "Eggshell" ............ not a glossy finish

As to the cloakroom. Too many things to take into account in order to give even a rough price. Mainly the available drainage. Any guess given here will inevitably be wildly out, I'm afraid.

[jennyjoan]

Sorrry I did type a reply but have forgotten to submit - my nephew/plumber will be up at Xmas for his pressies so will ask him for an idea. Thanks anyway.