Bent plinth. What now?
What happens to an LP12 plinth when it is not taken care of
LP12 plinths are made of natural wood. If a plinth is exposed to direct sun or heat, the sides bend and buckle, each at its own pace, until they come loose at the corner joints.
The photos below show the four sections of a typical fluted plinth that has bent so much that the corners have parted.
Corner joint with old glue and a dowel, where the panels have come apart
End of a plinth panel, showing the dowel holes and the fluted edge
Side panel held level, showing how far it has bent along its length
Another side panel, bent along its length
A third side panel, bent along its length
Can you help?
We are looking for someone who specialises in woodwork to suggest ways we can restore the current four panels to their original form, or how we can have new ones made.
If you have advice or can assist, please contact us.
Look after your plinth
Keep your LP12 out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, fireplaces and other heat sources. See our Plinth page for tips on caring for the wood.