Hello
Im going to be tiling the front of my bath which I have made from 12mm marine ply (as discussed a few months back)
It was also said to seal it with diluted PVA to stop the tile adhesive soaking in to the wood to quickly.
What ratio water to PVA is it.
Alternatively, instead of using diluted PVA, can I just use a matt paint, as I have loads of that in the garage
thanks in advance
On 02 Mar 2005, john Smith wrote
It's often listed on the PVA container; the last time I did some sealing -- of some previously-untreated artex, before painting -- it recommended 5 parts water to 1 part PVA.
Add and mix in the water slowly initially. If you pour all the water in one go, you end up with a bucket of water with globs of PVA floating in it, which is difficult to mix.
On 02 Mar 2005, Andrew Gabriel wrote
I did it the other way 'round, but with the same gradual approach. (I put the 5 parts water in a bucket, then -- slowly -- added the PVA, with constant stirring; it seemed to work OK.)
I mix mine in an old 5-litre screw-top PVA container - replace the lid and mix by shaking; very quick and effective; and if I don't use it all up I have a container of ready-diluted PVA ready for use next time!
David
Nice idea!
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