Have you informed the builder and asked him/her? If not, I'd suggest doing that immediately.

They did not show it to us until it was already up. We told them immediately when we saw it. They said they would make it right but did not tell us how.

I would suggest getting in writing how/when they will fix it. It's up to you whether you are satisfied with what you got. If so, and there was no uncharge for the one you picked, you're set. If there was an uncharge, I'd request the difference be credited back. Only you can decide what you're happy with.

Thank you mimimomy. I am looking for the technicalities of the fix here. Do you know about the carpentry of the fix?

Thank you Hallett and Co !!! I like to be informed on the technicalities when I talk to the project manager!!

I suggest you get it in writing that you want it fixed or they will say they didn't know.

Hi cpartist! I have an email from them saying that they are working on figuring it out and have contacted the lumber yard. They know.

Update! It turns out that they ordered the wrong trim and that it is an upgrade that they are offering us at no cost. The trim is called "Craftsman Backband with Scotia" Here is a picture. I like it just fine. We had noticed the extra scotia and backband trim lying around but nobody knew what it was for. Now we know.

Super! A happy mistake. That's beautiful :)

If the one you originally picked was anything other than MDF I would go with it. MDF doesn’t hold up very well.

MDF is fine for casing.

"If the one you originally picked was anything other than MDF I would go with it. MDF doesn’t hold up very well."

Where does that statement come from?

IMO MDF for interior painted casing is the way to go.

It IS MDF btw. The Stool and the base is FJP

I know, and there is nothing wrong with MDF Trim. I may not use it in high traffic areas but 99 out of 100 times it is absolutely fine.

I would not use MDF for a stool, it can also be problematic where the casing meets stool as it probe to swelling from water.

It can be problematic anywhere that liquid may be an issue, especially if the ends and back were not sealed 10 -12" up from the bottom. It paints well, but if damaged, harder to repair. We're using is now for some oversized jamb boards that needed custom sizes, but decided to go with primed poplar for all door and window casing. Worth the additional cost IMO.

I would not use mdf on door casing or baseboard. used a lot of it in first house we built. hated it. might be fine for window trim.

ILoveRed - Why did you hate it?

I am not happy about MDF, but we are having to use some with our new build because of supply and demand, plus skyrocketing cost on the real thing. Our builder (custom build) says MDF is fine for crown, casings and moldings, but did he does not like using it on baseboards. He did say that because we are retired, and don't have children living at home, that MDF will hold up well. He says that if we had children, he would not recommend. Well, we have two grandchildren!!!

All of the trim was delivered to the house last week and sitting in the garage. The MDF was on back order, as well. I need to check to see if our baseboard trim is MDF or wood. We are using the same type design and sizes of trim that we used in our previous home. I tell you, I could not tell the difference except that it was a little more flexible.

Does not hold up well to vacuum and kids. difficult to repair.

Did you have toe mold?

What is a toe mold?

Wood molding in front of baseboard. Sometimes called shoe mold.

I find MDF has an odour. I used it once and would and not use it again.

@nhb22 I do not think so. Actually, hope not.

I was actually asking ILoveRed the question about shoe mold.

G - I have not known MDF to have an odor unless you get right down on it and smell the edges. Still not that unpleasant. And with a good, tough, and durable trim paint, the MDF should protect it some. We prefer oil pant, but will probably use Alkyd Enamel this time around.

Patricia Colwell Consulting - You mentioned that you think MDF is the way to go on casings. Do you have a reason you like it?

It might be called quarter round, or base shoe. Most places will need it unless the floor installers did a perfect job, which means they would need to have perfectly square rooms to begin with. But definitely NOT mdf shoe moulding!!!

No, I am talking about solid oak. We have always had it in all rooms. Stained to match hardwood, or painted in bathrooms. It gives a nice finished touch and protects the baseboards.