Medium-density fiberboard or MDF is a very versatile product and you can get your hands on it at a very low cost.
As a result, I used this board for some shelves, floors, furniture, and kitchen cabinets in my house.
Then I was worried about protecting them because I live in a high-humidity area. And moisture or water contact can easily damage this MDF.
However, in the meantime, I was able to ensure the safety of my items. I secured the boards by waterproofing them. you just need to select a waterproof product and move on.
So let’s see the details process.
How to Waterproof Mdf
Follow the complete guide on how to waterproof MDF. and in just 5 easy steps waterproof your boards.
Step-1: Gather the required ingredients
- Paint brush
- 3/8-inch paint roller cover
- Roller tray
- Latex primer
- Moisture-resistant paint or varnish (that is labeled 100% capable of providing water-resistant protection)
Step-2: Prepare the MDF
The first thing you need to do is thoroughly clean the MDF board to waterproof it.
Take a clean wet rag and wipe the surface of the board thoroughly with the rag. make sure there is no debris left on it before you move on to the next step.
Step-3: Apply Primer to The Surface
The medium-density fiberboard is now ready for waterproofing. At this stage, shake up the sealer or primer and pour it into a paint tray as needed. Take a 3/8 inch roller, and dip the roller into the tray.
This time coat the board with the roller. Apply an even coat of primer to the board. Pay special attention to edges, notches, and screw holes. Use a paint brush to apply the primer to the edges. Make sure the entire MDF is covered with primer.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for drying the primer, but generally, the primer will take 4-6 hours to dry.
Before proceeding to the next step, make the paint brush and roller suitable for paint application by washing them thoroughly.
Step-4: Apply Paint to The Board
Take water-resistant paint and paint the MDF edge with a paint roller. Just the way you applied the primer to it. apply paint to each corner of the board with a paintbrush.
You will need to apply one more coat of MDF, so let the first coat dry well. Usually, the paint takes 4-5 hours to dry.
Now when the board is dry apply another coat of paint. This will make your MDF more moisture-resistant.
Step-5: Dry the Fiberboard Thoroughly
At this stage, the board should be thoroughly dried to make it suitable for outdoor use. we recommend you apply multiple coats of paint, mainly to make it highly moisture-resistant.
What Is the Best Way to Waterproof Mdf?
If you want to consider a simple and cheap solution for waterproofing MDF then I recommend you choose PVA glue or shellac products.
But if you want to make the MDF highly moisture-resistant, then using waterproof latex or epoxy paint on the MDF board is the most effective way. But this process is somewhat expensive. Also applying a primer coat and waterproof paint is the best solution.
Now you decide which product you want to use to make the boards water-resistant.
Conclusion
In this article, I am really glad to share my experience with you. For those of you looking for a solution to protect mdf, they feel free to waterproof the boards.
Above, there is a complete solution guide for waterproofing fiber-board, following this method, and securing your item.
