Doesn t deteriorate when wet.
Install tile on hardiebacker wall.
Membrane faced board only.
Here s how to choose the best tile backer board for your project.
If you re preparing to do a ceramic floor or wall installation it s recommended that you install hardiebacker cement board on your subfloor or wall before you begin to lay the tile.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
You may want to use a waterproof membrane vapor barrier or vapor retarding membrane especially if the local building code requires it.
Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.
Now you re ready to install your hardiebacker cement boards.
One type of tile backer board is made with a water resistant facing on both sides of the board.
Backer board is installed as underlayment for the tiles to prevent moisture from damaging the walls and to create a level stable surface to support the.
Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor.
Hardiebacker is available in both 1 4 inch and 42 inch thick hardiebacker 500 versions and is designed to add mold and moisture resistance to tile installations.
Check out our video on how to cut hardiebacker cement board for detailed instructions.
Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water.
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 needs to be installed on a backer board to keep the assembly stiff otherwise the assembly will flex at the grout joints allowing water to seep behind the tile and rot the substructure.
Next cut your hardiebacker cement boards to size.
How to install wall tile over backer board.