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Originally Posted by RobW
I have a shop in my basement (Chicago area) and am going to build some
wall and base cabinets. My plan was to use melamine, but a pro
cabinetmaker just told me that they will mold. I don't have any
problem with water in my basement so far (house only 1 year old), but
he said the glues used in melamine/mdf/particle board WILL mold in
time, guarenteed.
I know plywood isn't a whole lot more expensive, but these are just
going to be shop cabinets, nothing fancy. I'd rather spend the extra
$$$ on a new toy, (you know, tools).
Has anybody had any mold problems with melamine molding in their
basements?
Rob
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I recently had my basement finished. The contractor used MDF to build a cabinet around my sump pump area. It has been about three months since the basement was finished. I decided now to have the cabinet painted. While looking at the cabinet I noticed mold growning on the inside of the doors. I have been told several things by others. 1st) The cabinet should be vented due to the sump pump, 2nd) I need to be sure the MDF isnt resting on the concrete as it will suck the water up like a wick. 3rd) Get it painted right away after cleaning the mold off with a bleach like substance. Is the contractor responisble for this problem at all? I did plan on painting the basement myself, but ws never told to get it done due to possible molding.
Thanks Dominic