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  1. 24-02-2009 #1
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    Default Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    Can I tile to moisture resistant MDF if I use a suitable primer?
    Normally use Ultra Prime IT FP.


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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    I wouldn't personally!
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    Could you elaborate? Thanks
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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    MDF is not a good substrate for tiling on to, moisture resistant or not. It If it does get wet, it will collapse and the tiles will debond. Moisture resistance only slows down the absorption of moisture, not prevent it.

    It is your call though. I am sure you will get other responses along similar lines.
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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    Hey Grumpy,
    Doesn't MDF stand for Most Definately Fails?
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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    Hi
    I have removed enough bathrooms where Mdf has been used and failed mainly tiled bath panels and boxing in but all had moisture damage to differing levels.As the others say steer clear of Mdf in bathrooms.
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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    Thanks for replies. This is not in a bathroom, it's a dry air conditioned office. Would be alright once adhesive dried?

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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

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    Doesn't MDF stand for Most Definately Fails?
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    Default Re: Tiling to moisture resistant MDF

    Quote Originally Posted by tileforstyle View Post
    Thanks for replies. This is not in a bathroom, it's a dry air conditioned office. Would be alright once adhesive dried?

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    Ply or backer board of some sort Steve, just not MDF in any location. Just wrong for tiling - we all know it.
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