tiling on mdf?

nabby68 · 15 Oct 2006

i have taken up my old floor tiles in my bathroom which has revealed what seems like 1 inch thick mdf floorboards?
my question is, can i tile straight onto this or do i need to lay something on it first?

Softus · 15 Oct 2006

I reckon it will need priming, to give adhesion and also to prevent the moisture in the adhesive from causing damage to the MDF. Have a look at the MIs on the adhesive.

gcol · 16 Oct 2006

Is the floor sound - I mean is there any movement at all? If there is you should consider overboarding with WBP ply.

nabby68 · 16 Oct 2006

the floor is very sound and will an adhesive designed for tiling on wooden floors help?

Softus · 16 Oct 2006

Well, seeing as MDF isn't really wood, the answer to your question depends on the make and model of adhesive that you buy - read the MIs to check.

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