Tile On Cement Board

Cement backer board is also called cement board and it s the most commonly used backer board for all manner of ceramic and porcelain tiles.

Tile on cement board.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Tile backer gypsum backer board. The floor needs to meet minimum requirements for tile before any tile backer board is installed. Durock brand 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.

Made of cement and reinforced on the top and bottom with fiberglass this waterproof backer board is generally used for tiled shower surrounds and floors in wet areas. For pricing and availability. It is applied to the substrate with a notched trowel. Product overview usg durock brand cement board with edgeguard offers architects builders and tile contractors a strong water durable tile base for tub and shower areas.

The textured side is ideal for mortar applications as it enhances bonding and reduces tile slip. Thinset is a mortar that is made of portland cement silica sand and moisture retaining agents. Thinset mortar is your default tile mortar for most indoor and outdoor applications. Usg durock brand 1 2 in.

The smooth side is ideal for mastic applications as it increases adhesive coverage. Other sizes like 3 x 4 ft 3 x 6 ft. Thinset tile mortar has a smooth slippery consistency similar to mud. Cement board with edgeguard model 172954 view the tile backerboard collection 10 97 10 97.

James hardie 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker fiber cement backer board. Buy 30 or more 9 87. And 4 x 4 ft are available but you may have to contact a tile supplier to find them. However these are the five that stood out in my unofficial memory as being the most common.

Tub to a height of 6 ft requires four 3 x 5 ft. Cement board forms a durable stable base for tile and it has no organic materials unlike drywall greenboard or plywood so it is not prone to mold rot shrinkage or decomposition due to moisture. Our project tiling the walls around a standard 5 ft. Cement board should never be counted on to stiffen up your floor.

The purpose of the dual surfaces one smooth side one textured side on usg durock brand cement board is to better receive mastic and thin set mortar. Thick cement board spans studs spaced 16 in. Ceramic tile laid over cement board is one of the most durable floor or wall surfaces you can install.