They provide a stable background for any type of tile plus you can plaster directly to them after using a suitable primer.
Tile wall board backing.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all.
Fiber cement board is a variation of cement board that s made from compressed cement and sand.
Use on walls in moisture prone areas as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for all tile vinyl and wood flooring applications.
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Half inch cement backer board is ideal for most tiling jobs including walls floors countertops and ceilings.
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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.
Flooring tile tile accessories backer board.
Thickness provides strength and ease of use on walls with flooring or countertop projects in bathrooms kitchens and laundry rooms.
For flooring the backer board should be installed over a 5 8 inch thick osb or plywood base.
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.
All of the boards are lightweight easy to install and extremely strong.
Tile backer boards make up the foundation of your wet room providing a waterproof base on which to place your tiles.
How to choose the backing that best fits your tiling needs cement board.