Backer board cement fiber or similarly reinforced backer board comes in standard 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch.
Backing for quarter inch floor tile.
The industry standard is to use 1 2 inch thick backer board on wall tile installations such as a tub surround.
The extra thickness is needed to span the studs and provide a solid base for the tile.
James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.
For pricing and availability.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Use 1 2 inch or 5 8 inch thick cement board not 1 4 inch.
It s not the best choice for larger format floor tiles.
Glass mat gypsum board comes in 4 x 5 feet sheets in 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Do it yourselfers can use either 1 2 or 1 4 inch cement board in certain applications while other scenarios mandate 1 2 inch board.
Fiberock brand 0 5 in x 36 in x 60 in gypsum backer board.
This type of backer board is lighter than cement board and is ideal for damp spaces like the tub surround in the bathroom although it can become damaged if water gets behind it.
Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.
A 1 4 inch minimum thickness is needed but thicker panels are also fine.
1 4 inch 1 2 inch or 5 8 inch thick panels are all suitable for countertops.
Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.
James hardie 0 42 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker with hydrodefense technology fiber cement backer board.
James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
For installation instructions see cement board ceramic tile.
Other sizes are available including 1 4 in.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.
Cement backer board comes in two standard thicknesses 1 2 inch and 1 4 inch.