Dry walling using MDF or chipboard

[Harry00]

Hi,

I have a newly built concrete prefab garage. I want to board it out using a material which I can fit cupboards etc too so am thinking MDF or even chipboard.

Can dry wall adhesive be used to direct bond MDF or chipboard to the concrete?

Recommendations please.

Harry

 

[Zampa]

My guess is no..plus you might end up with problems if its a single skin wall if you go straight onto it...try the plastering or building sections for a bit more advice

 

[big-all]

definatly not mdf or chipboard unless you can gaurentee no wet or damp

i would use 12mm exterior ply then you can hang anything you like where you like without additional battoning on the face

 

[Harry00]

Thanks for the replies.

So are you saying I can direct bond the plywood to the concrete.

I should explain why I am seeking advice. The prefab concrete garage cannot be drilled into the mount any board etc to it so am looking for an alternative.

Thanks

Harry

 

[Zampa]

Definately a building forum issue mate..it should work on the concrete but I not confident that it will stick to the wood given that its going to be in a constantly changing temperature and the wood may contract and expand a little which could cause the blob of adhesive to break off.

 

[Zampa]

Definately a building forum issue mate..it should work on the concrete but I not confident that it will stick to the wood given that its going to be in a constantly changing temperature and the wood may contract and expand a little which could cause the blob of adhesive to break off.