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I was thinking that mdf faced plywood would be ideal, but I don't think you can easily get that. Maybe mdf with a hardwood edge. Any other suggestions? The distance from the window to the edge of the drywall is 6"
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(01-27-2018, 04:07 PM)EricU Wrote: I was thinking that mdf faced plywood would be ideal, but I don't think you can easily get that. Maybe mdf with a hardwood edge. Any other suggestions? The distance from the window to the edge of the drywall is 6"
Is there danger of the windows sweating ? If so I would not use mdf. If you have a Menards near by they stock mdo plywood which may serve your purpose as it sounds like you want a smooth surface. Roly
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Use Azek. Workable with woodworking tools and can be painted.
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(01-27-2018, 06:54 PM)Phil Thien Wrote: Why not Azek?
I used Azek or generic equivalent 5+years ago and I have no issues with it. I would use it again if a situation arose. It's the first thing that I would recommend. Don't have a second.
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(01-27-2018, 09:09 PM)toolmiser Wrote: I used Azek or generic equivalent 5+years ago and I have no issues with it. I would use it again if a situation arose. It's the first thing that I would recommend. Don't have a second.
You (and Mac) are right, it is really ideal for a basement.
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I was looking at the Azek product line, is the suggestion just to use a deck board? I don't see any flat pieces in their trim or molding lines
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They have flat boards in it also there is sheets of it.
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(01-28-2018, 10:20 AM)EricU Wrote: I was looking at the Azek product line, is the suggestion just to use a deck board? I don't see any flat pieces in their trim or molding lines
It's at Depot or Lowes in the lumber section. There's usually Azek and a cheaper alternative. Easy (albeit messy) to rout. Prime before painting. It's ideal for this. I use it quite a bit, indoors and out where I would have used primed trim boards in the past.
