RE: Best place for large MDF sheets (sort of OT)

["Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)" <haweste@xxxxxxx>]

Gareth,

As you've probably found out, 8'x4' is a standard sheet size :-/

I've had a couple of thoughts though:

1. Forget MDF and make your screen from plasterboard, but have it
professionally skimmed.
2. You can get a product called Fermacell. This is a 'version' of
plasterboard but has other benefits such as increased sound deadening,
greater strength e.g. you can hang your kitchen cupboards directly off it,
not possible with regular P/B.
Fermacell can be ordered in custom sizes, not sure about a one-off though.
Best place for Fermacell advice is the Yahoo Selfbuild forum :-)
3. Do suggestion #1, but 'skim' it yourself with Fermacell FST (fine
surface treatment). Essentially wet plaster skimming but DIY-able. Not a
very precise description but you'll get the gist :-)

One of the Fermacell guys was a member of the Selfbuild group, not sure if
he still is, or is on web-only. I'll send you his email off list, he's very
approachable / helpful. You may want to check out #3 with him before just
taking my word for it ;-)

Cheers,

Tim H.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gareth Cook Sent: 16 January 2004 09:36
>
> Yep, it's for my cinema screen, which will be painted with ScreenGoo
> pearlescant cinema paint.
>
> Trouble is B&Q only do 2400x1200 - I need a 2400x1500mm (18mm
> depth, or
> greater). Has anyone got any bright ideas for where to get a
> single sheet
> ? Might have to get it delivered...
>
> Ta
>
> G.

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