1 2 Inch Or 1 4 Inch Hardibacker For Floors

James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in.

1 2 inch or 1 4 inch hardibacker for floors.

The industry standard is to use 1 2 inch thick backer board on wall tile installations such as a tub surround. I am doing the tile for my master bathroom which is about 18ft wide and 12ft deep. After mixing the mortar i couldn t find my 1 4 inch trowel so i just used my 1 2 inch for 3 of the backer boards. Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.

Cement backer board comes in two standard thicknesses 1 2 inch and 1 4 inch. Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring. If you re preparing to do a ceramic floor or wall installation it s recommended that you install hardiebacker cement board on your subfloor or wall before you begin to lay the tile. Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.

The room itself is rather large about 22 x 22 almost 500 sq ft total. Works under interior floors to provide a solid foundation for tile vinyl wood and other flooring. We recommend 1 4 in hardiebacker board for floor applications unless 1 2 in thickness is needed for transition. 1 ensure subfloor is structurally sound on existing structures.

The 2x8 s will be covered with 2 layers of pressure treated 3 4 plywood for a total of 1 1 2 of plywood. Ensure subfloor is not damaged. I only got 3 backer boards down with one bag of mortar then i found my 1 4 trowel. Both 1 4 and1 2 inch cement board are appropriate for floors.

1 4 hardibacker 1 2 wonderboard 1 2 durock the floor itself will consist of pressure treated 2x8 s spaced 12 apart sitting directly on a concrete slab. They also require a 3 4 inch subfloor where tile size exceeds 12 inches. Hardiebacker is available in both 1 4 inch and 42 inch thick hardiebacker 500 versions and is designed to add mold and moisture resistance to tile installations. Replace any loose warped uneven or damaged sections of floor.

Hardiebacker board comes in 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses. Cement board is a cement backerboard designed for use with floors and countertops. James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in. Containing about 90 percent.