Moisture resistant chipboard for bathroom

Discussion in 'Just Talk' started by Joel Drury, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Joel Drury

    Joel Drury Member

    Hi all.
    If I lay a layer of plywood on top of this is this suitable for a bathroom? It will have a shower and a bath in the room. The main floor will be vinyl.
     
    Joel Drury, Mar 15, 2023
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  2. Cris 11

    Cris 11 Active Member

    I have had this down in a bathroom with shower without the plywood for 20 years no problems at all.
    18mm t&g
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2023
    Cris 11, Mar 15, 2023
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  3. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Same here, has vinyl floor covering over.....same in my other bathroom also....coz I'm loaded.:cool:
     
    Astramax, Mar 15, 2023
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  4. Joel Drury

    Joel Drury Member

    Good to know. So no need for the plywood then, happy days! :)
     
    Joel Drury, Mar 15, 2023
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  5. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Moisture resistant chipboard was put down in 1998, no problems at all.:)
     
    Astramax, Mar 15, 2023
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  6. dubsie

    dubsie Active Member

    Should not be a problem, but if you plan on tiling the floor line it with a tile backer board.

    My bathroom has vinyl on the floor, I'm not a fan of tiled floors because I've had the pleasure of taking countless up to fix leaks and it breaks me everytime I do it. The worst was a leaking waste pipe which ran through joists through the entire length of the room. They had done it properly as well......backer board, tanked and tiled using top quality cement.....
     
    dubsie, Mar 27, 2023
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