Durock is too abrasive and can damage vinyl porcelain and enamel.
Hardibacker for bathroom walls.
It has a warranty that extends over the use of vinyl tile applications.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the backerboard and the wall.
By robin hewitt hardiebacker board is a moisture resistant underlayment for tile installations.
It s a sort of gray beige colored board and is available at any hardware box store.
The facing serves as an integrated waterproofing membrane so you don t need to install a separate layer of plastic behind the tile backer or a sheet membrane over the backer.
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.
Fiberock is another popular product in this category.
It is made of cement water silica limestone flour and fibers such as kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength.
This home depot guide provides steps to install a backer board before installing tiles.
Hardibacker is the best known fiber cement board fiber cement board.
Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.
If you re preparing to do a ceramic floor or wall installation it s recommended that you install hardiebacker cement board on your subfloor or wall before you begin to lay the tile.
Hardiebacker is also the go to choice when it comes to countertops and tile.
Schluter systems 0 5 in x 48 in x 96 in kerdi board polystyrene foam backer board.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
For pricing and availability.
How to install hardiebacker cement board on walls by kara wenman 1 31 2020 if you re working on a tile project for the walls of a kitchen or bathroom you ve likely already selected a tile or stone slab.
James hardie 0 42 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker with hydrodefense technology fiber cement backer board.
Membrane faced board only.
You ve probably heard of hardiebacker tile backer board.
One type of tile backer board is made with a water resistant facing on both sides of the board.
Cement backer board will make your tiling work go faster and smoother.