We’ve got a suite that has been trimmed out with el-cheapo ‘ultralight’ molding. I know the baseboard outside corners are going to take a beating. Is there a product for toughening up here? How about a bit of drywall bead?
Thanks,
Scott.
We’ve got a suite that has been trimmed out with el-cheapo ‘ultralight’ molding. I know the baseboard outside corners are going to take a beating. Is there a product for toughening up here? How about a bit of drywall bead?
Thanks,
Scott.
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Thanks Razz. I guess it's drywall bead. I'm surprized that someone hasn't invented a clean looking metal corner for painted baseboards that could be blended in with a bit of mud. Vacuum hoses, kids, pets.... they all take their toll on those outside corners.
Scott.
Yep, a designed product or ye old onsite custom manu as always. :o)
A person with no sense of humor about themselves is fullashid
If looks dont matter, then brick, tile, corian, glass block and cement block. These have been used at public parks.
God forbid I should reply to your question because I asked for input myself about MDF recently but. . . . I assume by ultralight you mean an MDF product. Allied Plywood one of our vendors sells this stuff its a lot lighter than traditional MDF. I tried it on a job where I needed some stock that was bigger wider than 1x12. The stock had a full bead, a double P strip, and I was worried about it not being very strong. So I started to research. I found an epoxy at the boat supply place that has the consistency of water that soaks the fibers and petrifies them. I've also used penetrating laquer on rot repairs, it works on the same principle. The epoxy idea didn't happen because everyone seemed to wonder what I was worried about, and so far so good. I know these aren't real solid answers, and most budgets that warraant the use of such products don't want to put in any extra, but you're welcome to take the ball and further pursue this research.
Thanks for the input. Yes, "Ultralight" is like MDF only cheaper, weaker, and far less durable (as if MDF is durable!). The moniker is clearly a product of marketing consultants who figure the "Ultra" label will distract people from the unsavory truth. Anyway, it's just a rental suite. This has become a mantra that I recite hourly. "It's just a rental suite!" Utralight trim will do.......
Thanks,
Scott
I remember the name of the penetrating lacquer. The brand I use is called
PC woody. The sell it around here at Benji Moore paint store. I think its around 10$ a pint. It might not serve you today, but its good to have in the mental arsenal. Good luck.
Edited 6/12/2005 8:29 am ET by quicksilver