Tile backer gypsum backer board.
Tile backer waterproofing.
Certainteed 0 25 in x 36 in x 60 in diamondback gypsum backer board.
The advantage of this material is that while not waterproof it is dimensionally stable in wet conditions and does not swell up.
Acceptable forms of waterproof barriers for a shower are.
Carry these types of joints through the tile work.
For our shower refresh we used a paint on waterproof membrane.
The custom building products wonderboard the custom building products wonderboard lite 5 ft.
Although most backerboards currently available won t fall apart when exposed to moisture and are somewhat water resistant they aren t waterproof.
Begin by brushing it onto all the seams then use a roller to cover all the exposed backer board.
Engineered to prevent damage to the sub floor or wall cavity if moisture seeps through grouted tile densshield tile backer is the first backer board with a built in moisture barrier.
Here are the steps to install tile backer board in your shower.
Clean the joint and install an open or closed cell backer rod to the proper depth as outlined in the tile council handbook ej171.
Next compress sealant into the joint coating the sides and leaving the sealant flush with the surface.
Waterproof composition throughout the board.
For pricing and availability.
Whether you re laying down a new tile floor or installing a shower you may use a sheathing material such as backerboard.
Densshield 0 49 in x 47 9 in x 95 9 in densshield.
Ideal for both interior and exterior substrate applications.
4 mil plastic sheet behind the tile backer board liquid waterproofing on the surface of the tile backer board a waterproof sheet membrane on the surface of the tile backer board.
Do not bridge joints designed to experience movement.
When the first coat is completely dry add another coat.
90 portland cement and sand plus proprietary ingredients.
If waterproofing is desired use usg durock tile membrane or usg durock brand waterproofing membrane.
Backer board provides a stable surface for installing tile or stone and protects against moisture.
No fillers or abrasive aggregates.
Hardiebacker cement board with hydrodefense technology helps protect tile installations and wall cavities from moisture penetration.