Cement based backer board stabilizes the plywood substrate and provides a flat even surface for tile.
Size hardee backerboard for wall tile.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.
Doesn t deteriorate when wet.
James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.
Tile requires a structurally sound sturdy foundation and plywood alone is unsuitable.
Cement backer board is a mineral based pre fabricated wall unit usually 1 4 inch or 1 2 inch thick and 3 feet by 5 feet long.
Here s how to choose the best tile backer board for your project.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
Cement backer board comes in two standard thicknesses 1 2 inch and 1 4 inch.
The industry standard is to use 1 2 inch thick backer board on wall tile installations such as a tub surround.
Tile needs to be installed on a backer board to keep the assembly stiff otherwise the assembly will flex at the grout joints allowing water to seep behind the tile and rot the substructure.