I have opened 3 walls - in the middle of them...
On those walls there is 9.8mm masonite...
But it's a hassle to get hold of such boards.
What is the material difference between masonite and MDF? Are there disadvantages to MDF?
Because the truth is I have both wallpaper and spack on the old boards so a 10mm MDF would probably blend in quite well...
I think MDF seems to be some kind of budget material that doesn't withstand anything... masonite seems a bit more robust and solid...
(gypsum is not an option)
On those walls there is 9.8mm masonite...
But it's a hassle to get hold of such boards.
What is the material difference between masonite and MDF? Are there disadvantages to MDF?
Because the truth is I have both wallpaper and spack on the old boards so a 10mm MDF would probably blend in quite well...
I think MDF seems to be some kind of budget material that doesn't withstand anything... masonite seems a bit more robust and solid...
(gypsum is not an option)
OSB is 11mm and then it starts to stick out too much compared to the existing boards that remain.
-now I did see that it was possible to order 10mm and according to some site, MDF was best for furniture and OSB for walls, floors, etc... so well..
but if you compare OSB and masonite, what distinguishes these two?
-now I did see that it was possible to order 10mm and according to some site, MDF was best for furniture and OSB for walls, floors, etc... so well..
but if you compare OSB and masonite, what distinguishes these two?
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there everyone advised plywood instead... What is the difference between Plywood and masonite.. doesn't plywood have any disadvantages compared to masonite?
there everyone advised plywood instead... What is the difference between Plywood and masonite.. doesn't plywood have any disadvantages compared to masonite?
I mostly thought that OSB would be the cheapest. Now it seems like the areas aren't that large, so it might matter less. But you're right that it's somewhat thicker. Plywood is available in 10mm thickness as well, so it could be really good. I don't see any disadvantages with plywood over masonite in this case; on the contrary, plywood should be better. Plywood probably holds screws better and is nicer to handle (in my opinion). Plywood must also be both better and significantly cheaper than MDF for this.
By the way, I'm not quite sure I've understood what you're supposed to do. I understood it as if you've made holes that are then supposed to be filled. Is that right?
Isn't it an option to tear down the outer layer of the entire wall from corner to corner? In that case, you could put plywood or OSB all the way. That is, redo it, make it look nice while you're at it. Alternatively, just put new boards over the old ones. In any case, the thickness of the new boards no longer matters.
Isn't it an option to tear down the outer layer of the entire wall from corner to corner? In that case, you could put plywood or OSB all the way. That is, redo it, make it look nice while you're at it. Alternatively, just put new boards over the old ones. In any case, the thickness of the new boards no longer matters.
Have removed single panels on some walls. To install a window, or wall outlet and check for possible moisture damage. So I just need to put in something that has the same thickness as the masonite that remains.
- This in several rooms.
It would be quite extensive to replace everything. Price itself doesn't matter, it's more important to me to get the better material.
When I read there were different plywoods, which are considered worse and better?
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Properties such as heat handling and soundproofing are important. I have great faith in masonite, hence the reluctance to cut corners and the reason I'm asking you about the differences.
- This in several rooms.
It would be quite extensive to replace everything. Price itself doesn't matter, it's more important to me to get the better material.
When I read there were different plywoods, which are considered worse and better?
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Properties such as heat handling and soundproofing are important. I have great faith in masonite, hence the reluctance to cut corners and the reason I'm asking you about the differences.
The advantage of OSB or plywood is that you don't need to use plugs when putting something on the wall.
Are you planning to add a layer of plaster on top of everything?
What do you appreciate about masonite? Masonite isn't exactly a blockbuster as a wall material in new constructions today, whereas OSB, plywood, or chipboard under the plaster are.
Chipboard comes in 10mm too, right?
MDF provides a relatively hard surface but is rarely used as wall material, more in furniture, kitchen joinery, and similar applications.
Are you planning to add a layer of plaster on top of everything?
What do you appreciate about masonite? Masonite isn't exactly a blockbuster as a wall material in new constructions today, whereas OSB, plywood, or chipboard under the plaster are.
Chipboard comes in 10mm too, right?
MDF provides a relatively hard surface but is rarely used as wall material, more in furniture, kitchen joinery, and similar applications.
No, I will not put plaster. Plaster will suffice as a ceiling and some interior walls.
I've cut both masonite and mds before and the coarse structure of masonite feels more robust, safer. But at the same time more airy, I imagine, which I want to believe can affect the handling of sound better than a super-compact material - super-compact, then I might as well have had plaster, I want to think...
Regular chipboard feels a bit unserious, I have an interior wall made of this which I am skeptical about.
Plywood sounded interesting in itself, seen construction pictures where they seem to use this. But okay, it's super-hard and doesn't splinter, but how does it handle sound, I wonder?
I've cut both masonite and mds before and the coarse structure of masonite feels more robust, safer. But at the same time more airy, I imagine, which I want to believe can affect the handling of sound better than a super-compact material - super-compact, then I might as well have had plaster, I want to think...
Regular chipboard feels a bit unserious, I have an interior wall made of this which I am skeptical about.
Plywood sounded interesting in itself, seen construction pictures where they seem to use this. But okay, it's super-hard and doesn't splinter, but how does it handle sound, I wonder?
Aha, there you got it. Deterioration if you use plywood instead of drywall... Though I still want to believe in my theory that materials dampen different kinds of sounds and using drywall on one side and masonite on the other side - with latex seals and insulation - should provide a broadened capacity against sound...
I also don't like that plywood is a lighter material... weight prevents vibrations...
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