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Hi, I’m about to embark on a bathroom tile job. Some years ago I tiled one bath floor over a combined one inch of plywood. It’s been about 10 years and no problems using 8 X 8″ tile. Now I’m doing the master bath with the same sub floor and same size tile. I’m considering 1/4″ hardiboard over the plywood and would rather use it instead of cement board as it appears more user friendly, i.e., easier to cut. In addition I intend to run about 24″ of tile above a jacuzzi tub on the walls surrounding it. The walls have green board. Am thinking it might be a good idea to use hardboard or cement board here as well. The tub is seldom used and 24″ seems about right to deflect any splashing. Would appreciate comments from those with more experience and knowledge on the subject then this old diyer.
Chuck |
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I use it all the time. Just follow the instructions to the letter.
Run into problems?
They have teck support. Call them, ask them all you questions, and toss some dumb ones in there. It will help them pass the time.
It snaps with a score from a knife. Then do the same on the other side. That is how it cuts.
Note you do not need to cut the cement just the mesh. Give the box cuter a good drag then snap it. There is a thin wet bed that goes underneath it as well. Buy what it calls for. And if it’s not pre marked, pencil in the required layout for the nails saves over kill and missed a spot.
Good luck have fun and all that stuff.
Chuck,
The hardiboard is a good solid product. If I were you, I'd get rid of every sq inch of green board even if it costs you a couple of extra bucks. Water is the most determined stuff and will migrate to places you never imagined. Greenboard, although better than conventional drywall is no match for hardiboard in wet situations.
Alma
Thanks for your help.
Chuck
Thanks for your help,
Chuck
I've used both hardiboard backer and cement board (wonderboard). I prefer cement board as it cuts and snaps with ease. I had to cut hardiboard with a saw and diamond blade. I suppose it's possible to cut and snap it but I had problems scoring hardiboard. Cement board has been around a long time, hardiboard is relatively new. Never heard of any problems with cement board.
mike
I prefer Hardi. It cuts cleaner, nails easier, and is moderately lighter.
It is also dirtier and a bear to cut (dust). Hardi has a new 7.5 inch blade out for circular saws that is supposed to cut with less dust.
However, I know for a fact that tiles stick to concrete board better than to Hardi. Not that it matters. After curing the difference is negligible.
Regards,
Boris
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