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pls advise - builder use chipboard as bath panel

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  • Plasterer
    Plasterer Posts: 819 Forumite

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • andyhop
    andyhop Posts: 1,996 Forumite
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    Grout will absorb the water, It is not water proof
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  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    I have had a painted MDF bath panel for 13 years. It has never shown the slightest sign of any damage due to moisture. It all depends on the way that you use the bathroom. Don't forget that the main purpose of a bath panel is to provide ready access to the plumbing under the bath. So ensure that the panel is easily removable. This is something that a lot of installers, both amateur and professional seem to forget. When there is a leak or other problem, is no time to find out that the bath panel cannot easily be removed.
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  • darich
    darich Posts: 2,145 Forumite
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    andyhop wrote: »
    Grout will absorb the water, It is not water proof

    waterproof grout

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  • andyhop
    andyhop Posts: 1,996 Forumite
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    darich wrote: »

    As in wont breakdown

    Will absorb water, Hence why tanking is now the thing to do
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