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Don't underestimate the importance of using the correct fasteners when installing the backer board on walls. The combined weight of the board and tiles is considerable.
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, ...
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.
Dear James: I pulled off my shower tiles and found moisture had damaged the backer board. When I rebuild the wall, what should I do differently this time?
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 ...
Most cement backer board manufacturers recommend you tape the joints between the pieces similar to how drywall joints are taped. This creates a continuous backing support for the tiles.
If you're planning on installing shower tiles anytime soon, you'll need to know what to do and what not to do. Here's a guide of handy tips and tricks.
The product, billed as the first and only waterproof cement backer board, features high strength, ease of use and superior tile adhesion, with a waterproof composition throughout the board.