Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
Thin tile backer board.
For countertops use 3 4 inch plywood beneath the backer board.
Half inch cement backer board is ideal for most tiling jobs including walls floors countertops and ceilings.
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It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Durock brand 0 5 in x 36 in x 60 in cement backer board.
It consists of an extruded polystyrene foam panel with a special reinforcement material on both sides and fleece webbing for effective anchoring in thin set mortar.
It s available in sheets of many sizes with 3 foot by 5 foot sheets being the most common.
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How to install tile backer board.
Schluter kerdi board is a multifunctional tile substrate and building panel which can also be used for creating bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile coverings.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
Use on walls in moisture prone areas as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for all tile vinyl and wood flooring applications.
Thickness provides strength and ease of use on walls with flooring or countertop projects in bathrooms kitchens and laundry rooms.
Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage.
For flooring the backer board should be installed over a 5 8 inch thick osb or plywood base.
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Provides excellent adhesion resists moisture and features moldblock technology to protect the board against damage from mold.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.