Half inch cement backer board is ideal for most tiling jobs including walls floors countertops and ceilings.
Tile wall board backing.
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Fiber cement board is a variation of cement board that s made from compressed cement and sand.
They provide a stable background for any type of tile plus you can plaster directly to them after using a suitable primer.
All of the boards are lightweight easy to install and extremely strong.
Thickness provides strength and ease of use on walls with flooring or countertop projects in bathrooms kitchens and laundry rooms.
Use on walls in moisture prone areas as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for all tile vinyl and wood flooring applications.
For flooring the backer board should be installed over a 5 8 inch thick osb or plywood base.
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Working to prevent water reaching the surfaces beneath the boards tile backer boards allow you to build a totally waterproof installation keeping your wet room clean and dry with ease.
Tile backer boards make up the foundation of your wet room providing a waterproof base on which to place your tiles.
For countertops use 3 4 inch plywood beneath the backer board.
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Tile backer boards are ideal for waterproofing wet rooms as insulation boards with underfloor heating systems and as dry lining and house insulation.
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Durock brand 0 5 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.
Provides excellent adhesion resists moisture and features moldblock technology to protect the board against damage from mold.