1 4 inch 1 2 inch or 5 8 inch thick panels are all suitable for countertops.
Backing for quarter inch floor tile.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring.
The industry standard is to use 1 2 inch thick backer board on wall tile installations such as a tub surround.
Large format tiles such as 18 by 18 inch and 24 by 24 inch can run up to 1 2 inch thick.
Use 1 2 inch or 5 8 inch thick cement board not 1 4 inch.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.
For pricing and availability.
Fiberock brand 0 5 in x 36 in x 60 in gypsum backer board.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
The extra thickness is needed to span the studs and provide a solid base for the tile.
Cement backer board comes in two standard thicknesses 1 2 inch and 1 4 inch.
Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.
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.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Cement board is james hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.
Other sizes are available including 1 4 in.
Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.
Cement board is an easily installed diy tile underlayment providing a stable dependable tile setting substrate while eliminating the complicated lath and mortar floating process.
James hardie 0 42 in x 36 in x 60 in hardiebacker with hydrodefense technology fiber cement backer board.
For installation instructions see cement board ceramic tile.
Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops.
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.
James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.
James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.