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I’ve looked at Valchromat, but want something available from a box store. If I use it I want to leave it green, just oil it. It’s growing in popularity at the moment and I can’t decide if it looks neo retro or just half arsed cheapskate.
Chaley-
Like any type of MDF with any type of finish on it, it's only as good as the person cutting it and finishing it.
Any fucker can lash something up out of MDF, but to make it presentable you need someone who knows what they're doing. Obviously I'm mostly talking about the edges.
Assume you've got that covered, otherwise it'll look shit no matter how you finish it.
Dugtheslug
It's super stable, we've used a full sheet as sliding door. Paint it the wall colour and it just blends in. Takes paint very very once you sand or tape the edges. YouTube help here.
I always liked Valchromat but couldn't find a nice finish that didn't wash it out , maybe it needs a sprayed poly.