Window Board Material

[padstar]

Hi,

What is the best material to use for window boards?

Hardwood, Softwood or MDF.

 

[foxhole]

Depends on finish required , if painting mdf is ideal and cheapest. If you want polished finish then hardwood which is also more stable than softwood but most expensive option.

 

[padstar]

They will be painted. On that basis is MDF the best option or are there any benefits of using an alternative material.

 

[foxhole]

They will be painted. On that basis is MDF the best option or are there any benefits of using an alternative material.

Yes if you are to paint.

 

[JobAndKnock]

If using MDF it needs to be the MR (moisture resistant) variety. This is often (although not always) green in colour. Many timber merchants carry pre-primed bull nose window boards in a variety of widths. These are generally 22 to 25mm thick