Alcove Units – Best Solution?

paperclap

On the hunt for some moisture resistant MDF. Shocked to see just how much some of these companies charge for delivery!

Anywho. Is there a preference of brand? I keep hearing Medite pop up. Seems to be the most popular?

Kronospan and Caber seem to be well respected too?

ThisIsWeird

Oh gawd....

Are you planning to p*** all over your units? Hopefully no, so just use normal stuff. :-)

paperclap

I was actually!

No, jokes aside... it was mentioned on this thread that MR MDF machines better, takes paint better, doesn't fluff up as much.

And now I've researched elsewhere, others say the same!

ThisIsWeird

paperclap said:

I was actually!

No, jokes aside... it was mentioned on this thread that MR MDF machines better, takes paint better, doesn't fluff up as much.

And now I've researched elsewhere, others say the same!

Cool. I'd love to know how you find it.

Remember, dust mask with MDF.

casper_gutman

ThisIsWeird said:

What thickness is your kitchen worktop, Casp?

It's 20mm thick (Dekton).

ThisIsWeird

casper_gutman said:

ThisIsWeird said:

What thickness is your kitchen worktop, Casp?

It's 20mm thick (Dekton).

Cheers. These thinner tops do tend to overhang more, I think - it suits it.

travis-powers

paperclap said:

On the hunt for some moisture resistant MDF. Shocked to see just how much some of these companies charge for delivery!

Anywho. Is there a preference of brand? I keep hearing Medite pop up. Seems to be the most popular?

Kronospan and Caber seem to be well respected too?

Sorry I missed this post might be a bit late, Medite is the go to brand for joiners, Caber is the No 1 for flooring so their mdf would be on point.
Kronospan I had to look up but seems reputable.
 I’ve got to be honest and say I use what my local merchant has in stock.
 Delivery unless you are buying in bulk can be a killer, do you have a friend with a van who could pick up what you need from a merchant ?

paperclap

Thanks! I thought as such. 

For a sheet of 18mm Medite (moisture resistant), it's a whopping £76.67 at my local timber merchant. Madness. Not sure if that's good or bad in today's economy... but my god, the stuff ain't cheap!

Economically, it works out better to do my doors at 12mm + 12mm... but, for an extra ~£35 or so, I can do my doors with 18mm and 6mm. Little more streamlined, I think. Plus, extra material for when I screw up!   

travis-powers

paperclap said:

Thanks! I thought as such. 

For a sheet of 18mm Medite (moisture resistant), it's a whopping £76.67 at my local timber merchant. Madness. Not sure if that's good or bad in today's economy... but my god, the stuff ain't cheap!

Economically, it works out better to do my doors at 12mm + 12mm... but, for an extra ~£35 or so, I can do my doors with 18mm and 6mm. Little more streamlined, I think. Plus, extra material for when I screw up!   

Wow! Ok I can’t believe that!
 Right maybe just use standard mdf and spend more time sanding and painting, been a long time since I’ve bought mdf but that’s outrageous!
I think 18 and 6 is bang on but it’s down to your budget.

markin

What blade is 2mm, most saws are 5mm are they not?

Jigsaw?