January 19, 20197 yr comment_174915 Best to invest in a good hard wood trim or mdf painted white? Report
January 19, 20197 yr comment_174945 2 hours ago, Michael Thuman said: Best to invest in a good hard wood trim or mdf painted white? anything but MDF... FJ pine is better than MDF and usually cheaper... MDF is not structurally sound..... Outside corners are prone to chipping.... It hates water.. It contains high levels of formaldehyde that can off gas for years... This article may cause you to rethink using MDF... As for hardwood, stained or clear coated but not painted.. way aesthetically better.. it adds value, beauty, a natural feel and luxury to your home... it has the potential for many generations of hard use because of its durability and quality.... Report
January 19, 20197 yr Popular Post comment_174950 10 minutes ago, Stick486 said: anything but MDF.. Exactly! Sure you can paint it, and I have when asked for someone else. It takes poly and after several coats can look good on the face. But the edges, never. Even tried packing them with bondo and yes they were smoother but nothing like the real deal. Report
January 19, 20197 yr comment_174977 Agree with what's been said. While doing our home remodel I have been using FJP and making some trim myself (also pine) because everything else in the house is painted. Report
January 19, 20197 yr Author Popular Post comment_175031 Thanks all I guess it comes to personal preference. WE are going with Oak trim stained so the early grian is black and the late is brown. The joints have to be perfect and that is what I am good at. Report
January 21, 20197 yr Author Popular Post comment_175324 I will send pictures of the door and all trim will match shortly. Report
January 23, 20197 yr Author comment_175594 Please see my other thread in the finishing forum for pictures. Report
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