Posted by Sultan Khan on 4th Sep 2025
HDF and MDF are both engineered wood boards made from compressed wood fibres, but their different densities create sheets suited for completely different construction purposes. Learn how to understand these differences to help select the right meterial for your project.
Quick answer: HDF packs more fibres into a denser, stronger board ideal for flooring and high-wear applications. MDF offers easier workability and takes paint beautifully, maki… Read more
Posted by Sultan Khan on 28th Aug 2025
Painting MDF is easy if you understand the material. Cut edges are both your biggest challenge and your key to professional results. Get the edge sealing right, choose proven products, and follow the proper sequence for a finish that rivals factory work.
Quick answer: Prime edges first, then prime faces, with Zinsser B-I-N (shellac) or B-I-N Aqua; or use Zinsser Cover Stain on all surfaces. Overcoat with Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood for a to… Read more
Posted by Lee Watkinson on 27th Aug 2025
How To Scribe A Skirting Board To The Floor
When fitting new skirting boards, you might find that uneven floors leave unsightly gaps between the floor and the bottom of the skirting. If this is the case, you'll be wanting to know how to scribe a skirting board to the floor.
Required Tools
Everything you'll need to scribe skirting boards:
Skirting Board
Pencil
Ruler
Block Plane
Packers
Step By Step Guide
1. Dry Fit The Skirting Board
For th… Read more
Posted by Sultan Khan on 27th Aug 2025
Skirting Board CalculatorFor calculating the total number of MDF skirting board lengths you require for your projectTotal LengthRoom by RoomTotal Length:mmcmmftinSkirting Board Dimensions (to enable pricing)â–¼Choose attributes to view pricingSkirting Height:70mm95mm120mm145mm170mm195mm220mm250mm270mm300mm350mm400mmSkirting Thickness:15mm18mm25mmFinish:UnprimedPrimedUndercoatedMatt GreyRebate:No RebateRebatedCalculate+ Add RoomCustomise Skirting… Read more