Michael Thuman Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Best to invest in a good hard wood trim or mdf painted white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 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.... p_toad, Cal, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted January 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 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. Stick486, FlGatorwood, p_toad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 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. HARO50 and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Thuman Posted January 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 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. Grandpadave52, John Morris, Cal and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Thuman Posted January 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 I will send pictures of the door and all trim will match shortly. Cal, Gunny, John Morris and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Thuman Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Please see my other thread in the finishing forum for pictures. FlGatorwood and John Morris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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