Anyone used Easy Surface Prep? (ESP)

4 years ago

I'm looking to paint my build in wardrobes as they are very outdated...but dont have the funds to have new ones put in. The issue I have is that they are a melamine material.

Apparently, you can buy this ESP product. There is no need for sanding or priming... which sounds perfect!!! Now, im all for giving something a go... but just wondered whether anybody else has had experience using this stuff or anything like it!

Thanks

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User
4 years ago
Never heard of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I use Zinsser Zinsser at Screwfix - water based
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colourhappy
4 years ago
Zinsser is brilliant but I would still prep the surface.
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Divine Design
4 years ago
You can use ESP Bullseye or Zinser primer. Then undercoat and topcoat(s) melamine is a plastic of sorts and so the paint needs so merging to create a key to stick to.
Make sure the wardrobes are clean, use sugar soap and please be aware they could scratch after, if someone has rings on opening the handles. Good luck
Natalie Coplen
Original Author
4 years ago
Perfect! thanks for your help
rachelmidlands
4 years ago
I have used ESP. Fab stuff. It’s expensive but a little goes a very long way. A little tricky to use as it’s a watery, slightly milky liquid so follow the instructions. It’s an etching primer so it grabs onto any surface including shiny metal and provides a good tacky layer for the next coat. Prep is everything. As mentioned sugarsoap the surface thoroughly. If possible I would take the doors off their hinges, remove the handles, and work on them flat. Zinsser primer is also just as good. Also found that ordinary matt emulsion works well as an undercoat after primer. Still experimenting using chalk paint as a primer, has worked really well on unfinished pine but yet to test on shiny surfaces. Hope this helps a little.
Oh, just a note. Dust is your enemy! Especially if your final finish is oil based (gloss, varnish etc.). After the undercoat I would sand down lightly (400 grit or more) and again in any subsequent layers and use a tack cloth to remove dust (you can get these in Halfords) before applying a layer of paint. This should result in a nice smooth finish.

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