Best option for spray finishing MDF, Ply and wood project?

[John Rumm]

I am currently working on the mother of all bookcases:

(its about 8' wide and 9'6" tall - and so far has used about ten 10x8 sheets of material and a shed load of softwood)

Made from mainly MDF and ply sheet materials with softwood doors, face frame, lippings, mouldings etc.

The intention is to give it a white painted finish - either satin or gloss. Given the size and mix of materials I quite fancy spraying it rather than spending days with a brush.

Any recommendations for suitable primer and paint products?

I have a variety of air spray guns and a compressor that is just about up to it, or would be prepared to invest in a HVLP setup if necessary.

[Tim Lamb]

In message , John Rumm writes

That's not a bookcase, it's a library!

Long time since I did any spraying but internal corners are going to be difficult with air induced. Presumably the shelves can be lifted out and done separately.

Should you consider taking it to a specialist or hiring *pressure pot* kit?

[John Rumm]

Yup, let's hope the floor is up to it!

Yup all the shelves come out (they are on adjustable runners at the sides). I also plan to do the bulk of the painting before its put together (its basically built from six boxes that will sit on a built in place and levelled plinth).

Taking it from the workshop to the lounge is going to be a big enough job!