Hanging Backer Board For Wall Tile

Cement board screws every 8 in.

Hanging backer board for wall tile. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. Use the flat side of your notched trowel to fill the joints between the backerboard sheets. 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. In this highly convenient inexpensive and popular application a moisture barrier of 4 or 6 mil thick plastic is installed directly over the wall studs.

When the prep work is done start the rewarding job of hanging the cement board. The extra mortar will make it easier to. 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. Away from edges to avoid breakage.

Above the lip of the tub. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. Along each stud but 1 in. Cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds.

Cement backer 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. Screws secure the cement board to the wall studs. Smooth the mortar so it extends about 1 1 2 inches on each side of the joint. Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.

Tile is laid onto the cement board with thinset mortar or mastic. Cement board to the back wall. All your hard work will start to pay off as the first sheet goes up.