Tile On Cement Board Wall

James hardie 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker fiber cement backer board.

Tile on cement board wall.

It s typically available in 1 2 in. Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft. Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water. Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.

Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps. 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. Cement board screws every 8 in. Away from edges to avoid breakage.

Drive screws flush with the surface of the board being careful not to break through mesh. Cement board to the back wall. Thick 3 x 5 ft. Durock brand 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.

Walls require 1 2 inch cement boards to keep a tile job from cracking and to prevent water damage to the tile and grout. It is made of cement water silica limestone flour and fibers such as kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength. Cement board commonly sold under trade names such as durock hardiebacker and wonderboard is now the standard underlayment used for ceramic porcelain or stone tile laid with thinset mortar adhesive cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds. Tile backer gypsum backer board.

Along each stud but 1 in. For pricing and availability. Place special 1 1 4 in.