For countertops use 3 4 inch plywood beneath the backer board.
Tile wall board backing.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all.
Use on walls in moisture prone areas as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for all tile vinyl and wood flooring applications.
All of the boards are lightweight easy to install and extremely strong.
Thickness provides strength and ease of use on walls with flooring or countertop projects in bathrooms kitchens and laundry rooms.
Half inch cement backer board is ideal for most tiling jobs including walls floors countertops and ceilings.
Provides excellent adhesion resists moisture and features moldblock technology to protect the board against damage from mold.
Fiber cement board is a variation of cement board that s made from compressed cement and sand.
Working to prevent water reaching the surfaces beneath the boards tile backer boards allow you to build a totally waterproof installation keeping your wet room clean and dry with ease.
How to install tile backer board.
How to choose the backing that best fits your tiling needs cement board.
Tile backer boards are ideal for waterproofing wet rooms as insulation boards with underfloor heating systems and as dry lining and house insulation.
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Durock brand 0 5 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.
For flooring the backer board should be installed over a 5 8 inch thick osb or plywood base.
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They provide a stable background for any type of tile plus you can plaster directly to them after using a suitable primer.
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