adder1969 wrote:
On May 31, 11:16 am, "Vass" wrote:
Just had a new staircase fitted
I requested a solid pine one but the builder has fitted a part Pine part MDF
one
as its a bit late to have him rip it out and we are going to carpet it, I
guess the only recouse
is for him to drop the quote
Question to the group, Are these MDF steps OK? any known problems, should
they be sealed with something?

Yes they are OK, there are INFINITELY better than solid pine, which will
warp, shrink, crack and creak after a bit.

No they don't need sealing unless you are painting them. Or you have
urinating pets.

TIA
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Vass


I'm sure that's not your only recourse.