A DEAR DENNIS: I've installed lots of concrete backer board, all with good results. The concrete is unaffected by water that manages to get behind the ceramic tile.

Q: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards do you use and which do you avoid? Also, ...

Photo/Tim CarterThis coated backer board is easy to install and works well on walls and floors. Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out ...

The ceramic tile is set on the backer board and the spaces between the tiles are filled with grout. With this in mind, let’s get started. You have two basic backer board options: ...

Cement backer board is a DIYer's friendit will let you lay down tile without using a thick bed of mortar. But you'll need to cut it down to size, and here's how.

Q: While remodeling my bathroom, I noticed the wallboard behind the tile was deteriorating. When I redo the shower area, is there a better, more durable type of wallboard to install under the tile ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile ...