MDF architrave
 

Anyone got this fitted?

Joiner forget to mention the fact that the architrave he's got is
MDF(or, I forgot to specify soft wood).

Just how bad does it chip and dint, will I need to replace it in a
couple years? Everytime I see it in B&Q it looks battered.

MDF architrave
 

MDF architrave
 

In message . com,
" writes
Anyone got this fitted?

Joiner forget to mention the fact that the architrave he's got is
MDF(or, I forgot to specify soft wood).

Just how bad does it chip and dint, will I need to replace it in a
couple years? Everytime I see it in B&Q it looks battered.

I fitted some MDF skirting and Architrave in our old house. It seemed to
hold up fine.


--
Chris French

MDF architrave
 

On 2007-10-28 01:06:17 +0100, "
said:

Anyone got this fitted?

Joiner forget to mention the fact that the architrave he's got is
MDF(or, I forgot to specify soft wood).

Just how bad does it chip and dint, will I need to replace it in a
couple years? Everytime I see it in B&Q it looks battered.

The main danger is if it gets wet. It will swell and fall apart

Therefore it is unwise to use it in kitchens and bathrooms or perhaps
anywhere with a stone floor

MDF architrave
 

Andy Dee wrote:

I would keep it.


So would I

MDF architrave
 

MDF architrave
 

On 28 Oct, 11:46, Lobster wrote:
wrote:
Anyone got this fitted?

I tried mdf skirting for the first time a couple of months ago and I
would not go back to pine joinery now. Not only are you saved the
hassle of sanding and priming, but it is more flexible and doesn't
warp before you fit it, so it's more likely to actually be the right
shape to lie flat against your walls!

If you're worried like a previous poster about fitting in wet areas,
then I would say an extra coat of paint or other sealant on all four
edges before fitting would answer that problem.

MDF architrave
 

On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:06:17 -0000, "
wrote:

Anyone got this fitted?

Joiner forget to mention the fact that the architrave he's got is
MDF(or, I forgot to specify soft wood).

Just how bad does it chip and dint, will I need to replace it in a
couple years? Everytime I see it in B&Q it looks battered.

I was sadly disappointed when my carpenter turned up with MDF for my
new skirtings (I also failed to speficy wood, as I simply presumed it
would be wood!) - I'm pleased with them now though - they look really
neat (and were easy to paint).
Two misgivings -
1) the top edge of one chipped quite easily when I was moving
furniture (though the faces are fine). I think a wood one would just
have dented a bit.
2) This is a Victorian house so any future owner who wishes to have
exposed pine skirtings will have to replace them.