How to choose the material for your cornice, baseboard or molding?

Below is a summary table to help you choose between wood, plaster or polyurethane

MATERIAL

ORAC POLYURETHANE

WOOD / MDF

PLASTER / STUCCO

Weight

✓ Lightweight

✖ Medium

✖ Heavy

QUALITY

-

Shock resistance

✓ Yes

✖ Medium

✖ No - fragile

Water resistance

✓ Yes

✖ No - absorbs water

Deformation

✓ No

✖ Yes - deforms over time

✓ No

Indoor air quality

✓ Good

✖ Low - contains formaldehyde

✓ Good

FACILITY

-

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Difficulty of installation

✓ Low

✖ Top - know-how to know

Ready to paint

✓ Yes

✖ Absorbs paint

✖ Must be prepared

AVAILABILITY

-

In stock

✓ Yes (fast delivery)

✓ Possible

✖ No - on order

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