is used extensively in the construction of sets for theater, film and television. It is especially common in theaters as the stage floor, painted matte black. It is considered one of the best materials for making a musical wobble board. Masonite panels are sometimes sawn into by 8-foot strips. These strips are used to form the edge of sidewalks where curved shapes are desired when pouring concrete. Masonite is a popular choice for cake boards for professional cake decorators, since it is a natural product and is strong enough to support multiple-tiered creations such as wedding cakes. To a lesser extent, Masonite is used in guitar bodies, most notably by Danelectro. Due to its low cost and flexibility, Masonite is widely used as the curved surface of skateboard ramps. Masonite was a popular protective backing for wooden console stereo and television cabinets from the 1960s to the 1980s. Due to its flexibility, Masonite is commonly used by model railroaders for their layouts as fascia, to cover the structural materials used for the layout. Deterioration Masonite swells and rots over time when exposed to the elements, and may prematurely deteriorate when it is used as exterior siding. In 1996, International Paper (IP) lost a class action suit brought by homeowners whose Masonite siding had deteriorated. The jury found that IP's Masonite siding was defective. See also Engineered wood Fiberboard Glued laminated timber Hardboard Haskelite The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Myself, Diego, and Señor Xolotl by Frida Kahlo Masonite International Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) Oriented strand board Paintings on Masonite by Joan Miró Particle board Plywood Pressed wood References External links Masonite Doors Engineered wood Jones County, Mississippi 1924 introductions English inventions