Black satin finish

[nevems2]

Want to put a smooth flat black finish on mdf or poplar molding. What do I need to do to keep the grain (of the poplar) from showing through the black finish?

Thanks Mike B

[Ba r r y]

Fill the grain with drywall mud, sandable auto body primer, bondo glaze, etc...

If I wanted ultra smooth moldings, I'd investigate PVC plastic molding.

Barry

[Leon]

Generally Poplar needs no preparation other than sanding. It is a preferred wood to paint. Put on a primer coat and sand smooth then follow up with a coat or two of satin paint.

[fsteddie]

[Leon]

For a "satin" finish?