Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 26, 2013 2:54 pm We have some melamine shelves that we are installing. They are going to be under the house and so may be exposed to some damp air. I was wondering whether: a) This was a major issue b) Whether staining the shelves would protect them (or whether they would require painting etc) Re: Protecting melamine from damp air 2May 26, 2013 6:17 pm The surface of melamine is actually pretty water-resistant ( note : water-resistant not water-proof ). Moisture gets into the cut edge of melamine and starts to break it down. If the main edge has got edge tape on it that should be enough but I'd coat the untaped side and back edges with a couple of coats of paint to stop moisture ingress. Stewie Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20564 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7745 Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an 80 year old factory restoration to convert to a residence. The factory floor is concrete… 0 6339 |