Is there any product anyone out there knows of that would make an MDF countertop impervious to water? Can't afford to re-veneer, looking for a cheap and easy solution. Fingers crossed...
Veneer bath vanity counter off, paint on MDF underside on?
- Thread starter Melbel
- Start date
melbel, mdf is not suited to water unless it has been treated in manufacture.
Any plastic coated surfaces added to make up mdf vanity units will swell and break the surface once water gets in to it and I am guessing this is your problem?
If you are just looking at a temporary repair, then you will still need to use a paint that will stand a bit of wet now and then. If you can find it, use' Zinsser cover stain' after sanding down first, followed by an oil based undercoat and then an oil gloss. This will only work for a while as I think damage has already been done.
My only thought is, that with the price of paint today, a litre of Zinsser and u/c and Gloss is going to cost you as much as £30. How much is a new top for the vanity unit?
Any plastic coated surfaces added to make up mdf vanity units will swell and break the surface once water gets in to it and I am guessing this is your problem?
If you are just looking at a temporary repair, then you will still need to use a paint that will stand a bit of wet now and then. If you can find it, use' Zinsser cover stain' after sanding down first, followed by an oil based undercoat and then an oil gloss. This will only work for a while as I think damage has already been done.
My only thought is, that with the price of paint today, a litre of Zinsser and u/c and Gloss is going to cost you as much as £30. How much is a new top for the vanity unit?
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
Similar threads
