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4. Thinking about it, I'm leaning toward MDF

Tue Aug 20, 2019, 02:17 PM

Aug 2019

Medium Density Fiberboard. It doesn’t really like much water.

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baseboard blues [View all] Grasswire2 Aug 2019 OP

Does it have a hard, shiny surface? Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #1

yeah, kinda Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #3

Thinking about it, I'm leaning toward MDF Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #4

I think fiberboard sounds like a good description. Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #5

Yes, you'll need something to cut the corners. Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #6

My only beef with what you said is I would use glue/construction adhesive. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #13

Sounds like a common moisture issue to me Auggie Aug 2019 #7

Maybe depends on code in your neck of the woods ... Auggie Aug 2019 #9

Wish you a positive outcome! Auggie Aug 2019 #11

Thanks for your input too. nt Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #12

At 86 yer landlady is most likely set in her ways and out of touch too. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2019 #14

Havent got them before Amme_linds Aug 2019 #15