MDF plinth - an element without which the repairs are not completed

Familiarity with material

Plinth MDF for painting is made of a material that is tiled formation formed by hot pressing of wood fibers.Such plinths can simulate any type of wood, made by painting or produced in different colors.This material is ideal for laying on the floor, as equipped with special grooves for cabling.Skirting boards made of MDF have the following advantages:

• Environmental cleanliness.In the production of wood used and the additives are not harmful to human health;
• Ease mount.Laying is very simple, and it can handle any man;
• Resistance to moisture.This makes it possible to mount it in humid rooms (kitchen, bath, and so on);
• Economy;
• High flexibility.

The disadvantage is it that only the fragility of the MDF plinth.This factor may have a negative impact when it is installed in areas with large flow of people, when the probability of damage from impacts. Note!Buying baseboard MFD, which is designed for painting, you must be sure to cover it with a protective layer.

MDF plinth and fixing

MDF Skirting floor consists of three components - the carrier element, the film and the adhesive.The quality of these components directly determines the overall result.Externally, these decorations are produced self-colored or with an imitation of natural materials.For example, white MDF plinth is produced specifically for rooms with bright interiors.Skirting boards, imitating wood, very well with a variety of floor coverings.

Ceiling MDF plinth mounted with special brackets, which are in the form of hooks.The sections on the skirting boards on the ends are covered with decorative caps of plastic, and at the joints and corners - special areas.This mounting system allows further to easily remove them for painting or cleaning the surface beneath them.Wash this material can be using any detergent.It is also allowed to use the weak solvent.

Important!In no event it is impossible to process the surface of strong and abrasive solvents.

methods of installation of floor planks

Fixing skirting from MDF can be done in various ways.The simplest is considered to mount on liquid nails or glue.To use this method, the surface on which the assembly is done, must be flat.The adhesive should be applied at locations which are in contact with the surface.Pre-made fit all sizes.

Another way of fixing - with screws and dowels.This method can be used for surfaces that do not have an ideal plane.Skirting boards prior to installation is measured and adjusted.Next, they made holes in the dowels are inserted for greater bond strength, and have it screwed screws.

During installation it must be remembered that improper implementation of this operation can cause damage to the material or fasteners.In this regard, you need to use only the serviceable components and tools.Despite the ease of installation, the baseboard can be easily damaged, so you must adhere to all rules of installation that gives the manufacturer.

Note!The most common way is mounting clips that are strong enough and provide a secure fit.