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Hello Everyone,
I'm getting ready to replace all of the baseboard in my home. I'm looking for a simple product, likely a 1x6 and will be butt jointing it at corners. Because of the butt joints, I am hesitant to use MDF because I don't think the end will look right when painted/exposed. Also, I have heard MDF has some shrink issues as humidity changes. Are there other engineered products I could use that would be cost effective? I hate paying for oak and then painting it.
I'm in Colorado so humidity is pretty low. Durability is a huge factor in product selection.
Cheers,
Andrew
I'm getting ready to replace all of the baseboard in my home. I'm looking for a simple product, likely a 1x6 and will be butt jointing it at corners. Because of the butt joints, I am hesitant to use MDF because I don't think the end will look right when painted/exposed. Also, I have heard MDF has some shrink issues as humidity changes. Are there other engineered products I could use that would be cost effective? I hate paying for oak and then painting it.
I'm in Colorado so humidity is pretty low. Durability is a huge factor in product selection.
Cheers,
Andrew