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Watch the video on MDF Molding.
During the interior finishing process, builders can add many extras to a room that will improve the quality and look of the home. Interior molding is one example of how the builder can add a decorative touch to rooms and hallways.
Without moldings in a finished room, the walls can appear blank and drab. Moldings help boost the look of the room and the overall value of the home, but it can be an expensive cost for the homeowner. Is there a better method to achieve the same look?
MDF molding is a wood-based composite material that uses wood fibers with a synthetic resin. When it's put under heat and pressure it turns into a dent-resistant durable panel. This environmentally safe product requires less preparation and comes already pre-primed.
Another advantage of MDF molding over natural wood is the fact that it is an engineered product and all of the pieces will be very consistent in size and shape, making it easier and faster to install. Also, MDF doesn't split when cutting and it's very resistant to warping.
Heres how to install MDF molding:
- There are two ways to install MDF molding — you can either fasten it by hand or with a pneumatic finish nailer. If we hand nail, we want to pre-drill the holes. If we are using a pneumatic nailer, we want to make sure to set the air pressure between 98 and 110 PSI. Both methods will prevent puckering or blow outs in the molding.
- Using 15- to 18-gauge brad or pin nails, we want to line up the molding, then simply nail in.
- When trying to bring mitered edges together, start with a precise clean cut. Then add a bead of carpenter's glue and apply one brad through the top of the joint down. This will help keep the miter together.
- Follow by using putty to fill nails holes and sand until it's smooth.
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