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How to install concrete board in shower walls.
Because cement board fasteners may protrude through the plywood base when 1 4 cement board is used 1 2 or 5 8 cement board is preferred in this application.
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Along each stud but 1 in.
Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.
Wall ceiling installation 1 2 5 8 only fastening fasten to studs spaced 16 o c.
When the bathtub is installe.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.
Away from edges to avoid breakage.
Fit ends and edges of.
Cement board screws every 8 in.
For walls 6 o c.
Proper way to install backer board in tub area no matter what the board is made of it should not sit on top of the tub flange.
Decide the best way to install the board on your shower walls.
Space fasteners 8 o c.
Cement board to the back wall.
Vertical or horizontal placement doesn t matter.
Cement board commonly sold under trade names such as durock hardiebacker and wonderboard is now the standard underlayment used for ceramic porcelain or stone tile laid with thinset mortar adhesive cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds.