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Prime, Paint, and Install LED Lighting

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I Built A Futuristic Loft Bed For My Kids

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What happens here

The entire MDF structure is meticulously primed and painted. The presenter chooses a dark, rich teal color called 'Sea Serpent' by Sherwin-Williams, aiming for a modern, slightly darker aesthetic. After the primer dries, the final paint coats are applied using an airless sprayer for a smooth, even finish. Care is taken to tape off surrounding areas and cover the floor to protect against overspray. Once the paint is dry, the LED diffuser channels and LED strips are installed into the pre-cut grooves, creating the intended 'Tron'-like lighting effects. The power sources for the LEDs (drivers) are connected and concealed within the structure.

Goal: The entire MDF structure is primed, painted in 'Sea Serpent' teal, and then illuminated with LED strips installed in pre-cut channels to achieve a futuristic 'Tron' aesthetic.

Tools and materials

  • Airless Sprayer Wagner — Applying primer and paint for a smooth finish
  • LED Diffuser Channels — Housing and diffusing LED strip lights
  • LED Drivers — Powering the LED strips
  • LED Strip Lights — Providing ambient and accent lighting
  • Paint Sherwin-Williams — Coloring the bed structure
  • Primer — Prepping MDF for paint
  • Respirator Mask — Protecting against paint fumes
  • Drop Cloths — Protecting the floor from overspray
  • Painter's Tape — Masking off areas not to be painted

What they say

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on a rug. 67 and 1/2. I built this at 68. [music] I'm half an inch too big, and I don't have a whole lot of wiggle room. And these are nails. They're not screws. It's not like I can just [music] pop it off without wasting the material. I hate this.

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