Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Foam tile backer board floor.
Schluter systems 0 5 in x 48 in x 96 in kerdi board polystyrene foam backer board.
Foam core tile backing board has two big advantages over other backer boards.
Goboard tile backer board is made by johns manville and is a waterproof foam board that provides a surface to be tiled over.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
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Use 1 1 4 inch screws for 1 4 inch backerboard.
A 1 2 inch thick 3 x 5 foot sheet weighs just 7 1 2 pounds compared with 45 pounds for a similar size sheet of cement board.
More recently usg durock foam board laticrete hydroban board and johns manville goboard have all come on the market.
It consists of an extruded polystyrene foam panel with a special reinforcement material on both sides and fleece webbing for effective anchoring in thin set mortar.
Use a chalk line to mark the dimension of the backer board sheets onto the floor.
Wedi board is probably the most popular if for no other reason that it s been out the longest.
Foam board underlayment 3 gypsum based tilebacker 7 leveling kit 1 plywood.
Ideal for both interior and exterior substrate applications.
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And second since it s foam the board is super easy to cut with just a utility knife.
Backer board provides a stable surface for installing tile or stone and protects against moisture.
Use 1 5 8 inch screws for 1 2 inch backer board.
Of course you ll have to seal the seams and penetrations like you would with any backer board.
Next place a sheet of the backer board over the wet adhesive.
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Kerdi board is another choice with a decently long history and loyal customer base.
Using the trowel spread adhesive and ridge it with the notched side of the trowel.
Remember that it is best when joints in the backer board are not aligned with the joints in the subfloor.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
First it s super lightweight compared with the rest.
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It s similar to other foam backer boards in that it has a foam core with a facing attached to it.