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.

Shower tile backer board options.

Whenever installing tile in any area of your house you need a special substrate or base layer. I often get questions on what sort of tile backer board to use for showers and tub surrounds. Ceramic and porcelain tile more than almost any other surface material needs a stable flat flex free substrate. Tile backer board tends to come in a limited number of sizes on the consumer market.

It s typically available in 1 2 in. Generally expect to find backer boards at your local home center that are 3 feet wide by 5 feet long. You don t need to use a backer board in the entire bathroom just in the wet shower area. It is possible to find backer boards that are 4 feet wide by 8 feet long.

Sheet type called backer board or cement board liquid or semi liquid products. In this particular case the shower tile was still intact which is a rarity considering the tile was set on green board. Thick 3 x 5 ft. Install the backer board.

To cut a backer board mark the board score it with a. Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water. When it comes to installing a tile backer board the easiest to install is usually the worst choice or most expensive option. Earlier this month i started with a shower tile renovation for one of my denver tile contracting clients.

Your tile underlayment options classified into three main categories each suited for different tiling situations. A tile contractor discusses how to choose backer board. Wedi board tile backer board which shower tile backer board is best.