Shower Tile Backer Board Options

Whenever installing tile in any area of your house you need a special substrate or base layer.
Shower tile backer board options. Choose a backer board that s the same thickness as the drywall so you have a seamless transition from one to the other. Wedi board tile backer board which shower tile backer board is best. Ceramic and porcelain tile more than almost any other surface material needs a stable flat flex free substrate. Sheet type called backer board or cement board liquid or semi liquid products.
Earlier this month i started with a shower tile renovation for one of my denver tile contracting clients. In showers the standard substrate is tile backer also called cement board or cement backer board. When it comes to installing a tile backer board the easiest to install is usually the worst choice or most expensive option. Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
In this particular case the shower tile was still intact which is a rarity considering the tile was set on green board. Your tile underlayment options classified into three main categories each suited for different tiling situations. Measure the work area and cut your boards to fit. Generally expect to find backer boards at your local home center that are 3 feet wide by 5 feet long.
To cut a backer board mark the board score it with a. Thick 3 x 5 ft. Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas. You don t need to use a backer board in the entire bathroom just in the wet shower area.
It s typically available in 1 2 in. A tile contractor discusses how to choose backer board. Install the backer board.