Frames (also called architraves) are frames, often made of wood, which usually border a door or a window and which are located in the plane of the wall. They play a finishing role to camouflage the junction of the wall and the opening.

MDF is the name for medium density wood fibers. Resulting from a continuous industrial process, this panel is made of wood fibers and a synthetic binder. It is subject to temperature and pressure constraints.

Features and Benefits:

• Cheaper than solid wood;
• Sold with two water-based primer coats, Interbois MDF moldings are already ready to receive the finishing paint;
• Flawless since its smooth flat surface is uniform, dense and free of knots or grain patterns.

Special features and caveats:

Since MDF moldings are sensitive to humidity and temperature variations, it is not recommended for use in the basement or bathroom unless a coat of paint is applied to all four sides of the molding. molding. After installation, seal the top and bottom of the molding with an appropriate product.

Ambient temperature and relative humidity directly influence MDF. The material may contract or expand as the case may be. Allow the MDF to acclimate to air and ambient heat for 48 to 72 hours before installation. Do not store it long term in the basement or in an unheated garage.