I am looking to replace a few doors and improve the look of the door stoppers (1) shown in the photo. The current stoppers are made of pine, but over time, knots and other artifacts have bled through the paint. I don't think sanding and repainting will solve the issue, so I want to replace them completely.
I only want to replace the stoppers (1) and architraves (2), not the frames. I've looked in Wickes, but the stock they have is pine with lots of knots, which would lead to the same problem in a few years.
I'm considering using MDF as the best material for the stoppers, but I haven't found ready-made MDF stoppers sold separately from the frames.
One option I'm considering is getting a full sheet of MDF (2400x1200) and cutting it into strips of the appropriate size. However, handling a large and heavy sheet might be challenging.
Are there any better options available?
- It would appear that I should be able to purchase ready made MDF architraves (2), but I could not find (reasonably priced) battens to use for stoppers (1).
I only want to replace the stoppers (1) and architraves (2), not the frames. I've looked in Wickes, but the stock they have is pine with lots of knots, which would lead to the same problem in a few years.
I'm considering using MDF as the best material for the stoppers, but I haven't found ready-made MDF stoppers sold separately from the frames.
One option I'm considering is getting a full sheet of MDF (2400x1200) and cutting it into strips of the appropriate size. However, handling a large and heavy sheet might be challenging.
Are there any better options available?
- It would appear that I should be able to purchase ready made MDF architraves (2), but I could not find (reasonably priced) battens to use for stoppers (1).