Tile On Cement Board

Durock brand 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.

Tile on cement board.

Also an ideal underlayment for tile on floors and countertops in new construction and remodeling. Cement board with edgeguard model 172954 view the tile backerboard collection 10 97 10 97. James hardie 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker fiber cement backer board. The smooth side is ideal for mastic applications as it increases adhesive coverage.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better. Ceramic tile laid over cement board is one of the most durable floor or wall surfaces you can install. And 4 x 4 ft are available but you may have to contact a tile supplier to find them.

For pricing and availability. Made of cement and reinforced on the top and bottom with fiberglass this waterproof backer board is generally used for tiled shower surrounds and floors in wet areas. Cement backer board is also called cement board and it s the most commonly used backer board for all manner of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The floor needs to meet minimum requirements for tile before any tile backer board is installed.

Thick cement board spans studs spaced 16 in. Thinset mortar is your default tile mortar for most indoor and outdoor applications. The textured side is ideal for mortar applications as it enhances bonding and reduces tile slip. Buy 30 or more 9 87.

Thinset is a mortar that is made of portland cement silica sand and moisture retaining agents. Cement board should never be counted on to stiffen up your floor. It is applied to the substrate with a notched trowel. Other sizes like 3 x 4 ft 3 x 6 ft.

Product overview usg durock brand cement board with edgeguard offers architects builders and tile contractors a strong water durable tile base for tub and shower areas. Usg durock brand 1 2 in. Thinset tile mortar has a smooth slippery consistency similar to mud. Tub to a height of 6 ft requires four 3 x 5 ft.

Cement board forms a durable stable base for tile and it has no organic materials unlike drywall greenboard or plywood so it is not prone to mold rot shrinkage or decomposition due to moisture. Our project tiling the walls around a standard 5 ft. The purpose of the dual surfaces one smooth side one textured side on usg durock brand cement board is to better receive mastic and thin set mortar.