Hello everybody.
We've been in the process of moving the bathroom around a bit such that a new stud wall (made of MDF) will now support the over-bath shower. The head of the bath will be butted up against this stud wall. We've also put up new (unplastered) plasterboard for the side of the bath to rest against.
Recently I asked a professional to come and quote for the work and outline how he planned to do it. He said he'd use waterproof adhesive and grout everywhere but did mention that he'd also have to unibond the MDF wall.
Now I've read a few posts here cautioning against using PVA as it may cause the tiles to slip if it gets wet. My question is this: Will the waterproof adhesive and grout suffice to prevent any water ingress thus preventing the PVA getting wet. I'd also be interested in people's opinions on the best practice for tiling on MDF surfaces that will see occasional wetness and whether PVA should be used at all.
Many thanks
Amanda
We've been in the process of moving the bathroom around a bit such that a new stud wall (made of MDF) will now support the over-bath shower. The head of the bath will be butted up against this stud wall. We've also put up new (unplastered) plasterboard for the side of the bath to rest against.
Recently I asked a professional to come and quote for the work and outline how he planned to do it. He said he'd use waterproof adhesive and grout everywhere but did mention that he'd also have to unibond the MDF wall.
Now I've read a few posts here cautioning against using PVA as it may cause the tiles to slip if it gets wet. My question is this: Will the waterproof adhesive and grout suffice to prevent any water ingress thus preventing the PVA getting wet. I'd also be interested in people's opinions on the best practice for tiling on MDF surfaces that will see occasional wetness and whether PVA should be used at all.
Many thanks
Amanda