A new tile countertop looks great and can boost your home's value. Here's what to know, ... Screw the board every 8 inches to the plywood below with 1-1/4 in. backer board screws.

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 Board. Cement board is the most common and widely-known backer board. Cement board is readily available and relatively inexpensive (about $10 for a 3 x 5-ft. sheet). The 30-in. x 5-ft. and ...

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: special ...

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Q. I embarked on a simple caulking repair around my bathtub that’s now turned into a quest. While pulling out old caulk I discovered loose tile. After removing four rows of tile up from the t… ...

Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings.The main consideration for backer choice lies in the ...