Drive screws flush with the surface of the board being careful not to break through mesh.
Tile on cement board wall.
Place special 1 1 4 in.
Durock brand 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.
The thicker cement board is unaffected by water and also helps protect the.
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Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
Walls require 1 2 inch cement boards to keep a tile job from cracking and to prevent water damage to the tile and grout.
Along each stud but 1 in.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Hold the sheet above the tub shoulder with 1 4 in.
Cement board to the back wall.
Cement backer board is a mineral based pre fabricated wall unit usually 1 4 inch or 1 2 inch thick and 3 feet by 5 feet long.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Away from edges to avoid breakage.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
James hardie 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker fiber cement backer board.
Tile backer gypsum backer board.
It is made of cement water silica limestone flour and fibers such as kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength.
Cement board screws every 8 in.