Router items Top Tips
Here we will give you some more information on our router products PLUS some top tips on getting the best finish for your painted items!
About our router products
All our router products are cut by a CNC router machine. We mainly cut in 18mm mdf which is freestanding and the odd items in 6mm mdf
You don't get any burnt edges as the machine cuts the items with a drill bit. This may sometimes leave a rough 'fluffy' edge due to the fibres in the MDF. We will sand all items before sending to you but you may want to do a little more preparation and sanding during painting for an extra super smooth finish as we will explain below.
How to get a super smooth finish to your router items
Choose your item
What you need
Step one
Paint a single coat onto your item with either a paint brush or a roller
Step two
Sand all the sides with a medium grade sandpaper to make them super smooth
Lightly sand the front and back with a low grade sand paper to smooth out any paint lines/marks
Step three
Repeat with another coat of paint and lightly sand the sides and front with a low grade sandpaper.
Touch up any areas needed or apply a 3rd thin coat of paint to finish
Sanding in between coats of paint gives a super smooth finish to your router makes and really makes all the differrence
Step four
Decorate your item
we have done a a dot dash edging in a white uniball gel pen and finished with americana gloss lacquer sealer for a shiny and protected finish
Completed item
We offer a large range of router shapes HERE along with a lovely range of personalised items, letters and frames in our 18mm
To view our full 18mm range have a look HERE
We hope you find this blog helpful, feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks :)