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Painting & Decorating

Can You Use MDF panel board to cover old bathroom tiles?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.43 PM

I want to build a wood slat wall in my bathroom on an external tiled wall but the old tiles are fitted to uninsulated plasterboard so I am reluctant to remove the tiles as I might end up needing a new wall. Could I cover the old tiles with a piece of 6mm MDF board then stick my slats on or would this cause damp/condensation issues behind the panel?

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4 Answers

fjaconstruction

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cricklewood, London
It is better to remove the old tiles because the plaster boards may cause damage from water
Answered8 November 2021
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Internal Repairs

Rating: 5 out of 5
Epsom
If your going to do that use green MDF which is water resistant.
Answered10 November 2021
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J.carter

Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Palmers Green, London
I wouldn't go anywhere near a bathroom with MDF.
Answered13 November 2021
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Anonymous user

The only real issue when panelling over tiles is the thickness of panels. Make sure there is enough depth behind bath and basin taps. Check whether there is enough play in supply and waste pipes to cater for the extra thickness. The panels are only 8mm thick in most instances so not a lot of slack is required. It is best to remove the basin and W.C. rather than trying to cut around them. Leave the bath in place and panel down onto the top of the bath surface. You can also seal the panels with 2 coats of pva which will add more protection.
Answered21 November 2021
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