Best timber to use for window boards, skirting, doorframe as i will be painting them

oldhead · 05-06-2011 7:29pm #1

Hi,

Just looking for some advice on what type of timber would be best to use for window boards, skirting etc as i will be painting them all white. i will have to seal the window boards before they go in so they dont warp. the grey coat is on so window boards are next then the skim. did anyone ever use the MDF window board

many thanks

Mellor · 06-06-2011 12:03am

MDF window boards are terrile. Moisture is a big issue

BigGeorge · 06-06-2011 1:08pm

If the house has MHRV would the MDF for internal cills be out of the question too? or would moisture resistant MDF get around the problem?

thanks

Mellor · 07-06-2011 1:30am

HRV wouldn't solve it imo. There is always condensation concern around windows, even if humidity was perfectly controlled, there is the chance of rain occasionally causing problems.

Moisture resistant MDF would be better, but I'd still avoid it. It just looks poor and it's any benefit over timber.

sinnerboy · 07-06-2011 7:49am

I have found iroko works well. Especially for skirtings its just that bit more resistant to knocks and chips

tfitzgerald · 07-06-2011 8:43am

Use Teak it's your best option

sinnerboy · 07-06-2011 10:43am

.. or Teak

gsxr1 · 11-06-2011 11:21am

I have used MDF with no problems at all. Even in my own home. As long as they stay dry(which they should) there will never be any problems with cupping or cracking, which im afraid cant be said for timber window boards.

MDF will swell like hell in prolonged wetness.

Poor Uncle Tom · 11-06-2011 11:57am

I have used shaped MDF for the wide cills in the oldest section of my house. They are in place with 16years and no problems.

As GSX has said above, if they are exposed to prolonged wet you will have problems.

Best timber to use for window boards, skirting, doorframe as i will be painting them

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