The most common thickness of tile backer board is 1 2 inch.
Tile backer board detail.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Excellent tile adhesion to help protect tile work ease of use and performance hardiebacker cement board s unique cement formulation and structure provide the ideal combination of strength uniform composition and performance that no other backer board can provide.
Leave a 1 8 to 3 16 inch gap between adjoining sheets of backerboard and at edges.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
Durock glass mat tile backerboard combines the tile bond of cement board with the handling and ease of use of a sheetrock brand panel.
Use 1 4 inch backer board on curved applications or on vertical surfaces such as fireplaces.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
Above the lip of the tub.
Joint details for cement backerboard under tile.
Quarter inch and 5 8 inch thicknesses can also be found.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
Use 5 8 inch backer board as a fire rated material similar to type x drywall.