Cement board to the back wall.
How to install concrete board in shower walls.
Hold the sheet above the tub shoulder with 1 4 in.
Vertical or horizontal placement doesn t matter.
Decide the best way to install the board on your shower walls.
All the insider information on how to build and waterproof a.
Space fasteners 8 o c.
Away from edges to avoid breakage.
Fit ends and edges of.
Place special 1 1 4 in.
Along each stud but 1 in.
Wall ceiling installation 1 2 5 8 only fastening fasten to studs spaced 16 o c.
For walls 6 o c.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.
When the bathtub is installe.
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.
Cement board screws every 8 in.
Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.
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.