Do I need to prime my new house?
 

Hi. I have just finished building a dolls house from a kit. It is to be a
present for my (adult) daughter.

What should I do about painting the walls? The whole thing is made of MDF
and I'm wondering if I should use a woodprimer all over before trying to
paint and then, what type of paint to use? I would imagine an emulsion paint
would give best results - is emulsion what is normally used?

TIA for any help,

Steve

Steve B wrote:


What should I do about painting the walls? The whole thing is made of MDF
and I'm wondering if I should use a woodprimer all over before trying to
paint and then, what type of paint to use? I would imagine an emulsion paint
would give best results - is emulsion what is normally used?

You're right on target. Use a primer on the surfaces to help seal and
protect them. Any water based house paint will work fine on the walls,
both inside and out. You can use the same thing you use on your real
house, no need for fancy 'dollhouse' paint.


Dawn

I buy a quart of a good quality "regular" ceiling paint and that's what I
use for a primer. I use a foam brush to apply because although it spreads it
on thin and you have to do a couple of coats, it comes out very smooth.

Carol
S P Miniatures
http://www.spminiatures.com


"Dawn" wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:


What should I do about painting the walls? The whole thing is made of
MDF
and I'm wondering if I should use a woodprimer all over before trying to
paint and then, what type of paint to use? I would imagine an emulsion
paint
would give best results - is emulsion what is normally used?

You're right on target. Use a primer on the surfaces to help seal and
protect them. Any water based house paint will work fine on the walls,
both inside and out. You can use the same thing you use on your real
house, no need for fancy 'dollhouse' paint.


Dawn