That s why it was named the most preferred brand of backer board by tile installers and contractors according to the 2019 tile and stone report conducted by clearseas research in partnership with the national tile contractors association and tile magazine.
Hardie board for floors.
Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.
Cement backerboard is a thin layer of concrete with fiberglass mesh on both sides.
Fasten cement board with specified nails or screws as listed in materials required a maximum of 8 in on center at all supports.
Then spread thinset mortar.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
Our fibre cement substrates are designed to give you the best durability and stability when compared to water sensitive substrates such as timber.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
It s available in sheets of many sizes with 3 foot by 5 foot sheets being the most common.
With the plywood in place install the backer board as you normally would.
Required tools for this project.
We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
Installing a cement backerboard is crucial when you want a waterproof tile floor that lasts for years without cracking.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
Install boards 1 4 in above floor tub or shower pan and caulk accordingly.
Keep fasteners 3 8 in from board edges and 2 in in from sheet corners.
To avoid building up the floor too high you can use 1 4 in thick backer board instead of 1 2 in.
Precut and fit all the cement board and then lift all of the cement boards out.
James hardie offers a wide range of structural flooring and underlay products for use in both residential and commercial application.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.