Steam damage to dishwasher cabinet panel?
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Dishwasher steam damaging counter
Comments (5)I used some of that Redguard rubbery paint on vapor membrane that you use underneath shower flooring and walls. It's pretty thick and substantial. We have butcher block counters, and the steam from the DW hasn't caused a problem yet. We had a bucket of it left over from a project: http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/ProductCatalog/SurfacePrep/WaterproofingAntiFractureMembranes/RedGard.aspx?user=diy&lang=en...See Moredishwasher leaking steam on cabinets
Comments (6)This Corian was split from the heat/steam of a dishwasher, but it wasn't the Corian's or the dishwasher's fault. It was fabricator error. The fabricator used non-moisture resistant MDF for underlayment which is prohibited by DuPont, Corian's manufacturer. Nor did the fabricator "break" or ease the inside bottom front edge. The MDF was installed directly against the back of the front edge of the Corian. When the MDF expanded from the steam, it bent the Corian until it hit a stress riser (no eased inside edge) which gave birth to the crack at the scarf joint. The crack is contaminated over years of use and the Corian suffers permanent distortion. I fixed it but there's a dip now. At least they can rent the place and I got a 5 star rating out of the deal. I pulled the MDF and screwed the dishwasher through its plastic sides....See MorePanel ready dishwasher that doesn't damage cabinets & countertop
Comments (2)Miele, Thermador, Bosch. I personally have a Miele and a Thermador. No issues at all....See Moredishwasher condensation damaging cabinet help
Comments (6)That looks like either a problem with the door seal or with the fan that blows hot moist air out of the dishwasher (not sure whether Bosch has a fan like that). In either case, if this is a new problem, it should be something that can be fixed....See Moreachauer
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