[Medic-5150]

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

 

[rjniles]

Premium pine?

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[Medic-5150]

Premium pine?

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Pine dents pretty easily, I'm hoping for something harder but it is on the list if all else fails. Thank you!

 

[de-nagorg]

Vinyl 1X6 planks?

Weathered Barn Wood, left un painted?


ED

 

[Medic-5150]

Vinyl 1X6 planks?

Weathered Barn Wood, left un painted?


ED

I'll look into the vinyl, that might be a good option. Are they solid plants or hollow core? I think the barn wood could get pretty expensive but maybe I could find a good deal somewhere.

 

[Old Thomas]

I have used primed pine 16’ boards from Lowe’s. They are finger jointed but low cost with good quality. For a harder wood that paints well try poplar.

 

[lenaitch]

Many on here will disagree but I don't mind MDF. I like it better than fingerjointed pine. Personal preference I suppose. I've never had a problem with MDF being unstable wrt humidity.
I'm curious why you are planning to butt joint. If it's for lack of a power mitre saw, a mitre box and back saw are relatively cheap and, with a little practice can do a great job. It won't matter than much on an inside corner but a butt joint on an outside corner will still be noticeable, moreso with lumber since you are dealing in visible end grain. Or you could get creative with store-bought plinth and corner blocks.

 

[ront02769]

Mer and cope your joints. Wicked easy. I’ve had HAbitat groups of secretaries, office workers,etc. do it and they catch on right quick!