Richard wrote:
On 29 Feb, 20:27, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
Richard wrote:
Given that MDF doesnt cup and bow like softwood (particularly
cheaper softwood that hasnt been handled properly), what are the
disadvantages of using it for skirtings an mouldings over normal
wood? Is it less resistant to knocks etc. on external corners for
e.g.?? Cheers!

Mines been down 8 years & I've not noticed any 'dongs' anywhere -
and thats with a roller skating granddaughter around twice a week.

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Dave - The Medway Handymanwww.medwayhandyman.co.uk
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Thanks all - just wanted to check there was no real downside to the
stuff.

Richard,

Protect yourself against the dust by wearing a particle filter mask when
cutting it - if I recall correctly, the dust can cause health problems (I
read the warnings some years ago) and to refresh my old brain, I did a quick
'google' came up with the following:

http://www.childrensfurniture.co.uk/mdf.html

BRG