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   EricPaulson | Oct 11, 2005 02:28am | #1

   I usually run it out past where the tile will end, as opposed to having the joint either inside the shower/tub or worse yet right where the trim tile will go .

   It usually creates a bump under the tile.

   So run the cbu or hardi out past the end of the tile layout and tape it with Durabond or another setting type compound. Skim it over with the setting compound and you will not notice a difference once it is painted.

   I like to use the fibre tape here.

   See the photo for where not to put the joint as well as how not to do a few other things as well, but hey; that's another thread!

   Eric

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   davidmeiland | Oct 11, 2005 03:20am | #2

   I guess I'm the opposite. I run the CBU 1" short of the end of the tile area and start the rock there, so there's an inch of rock behind the tile. I suppose if the trim tile were narrow this might be difficult, but I've done it plenty of times with no problem. With 1/2" rock and 1/2" CBU screwed to solid blocking behind the entire joint it works fine.

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   EricPaulson | Oct 11, 2005 04:03am | #3

   I've done it every which way.

   Emphasis on I here.

   Big difference between how the sufaces plane and mate as to when I do it and when some others do it.

   For me, it's not a problem to run it long for at least half the wall. That way I don't end up with one 8' vertical joint, which is by far NOT the best thing to have right there.

   I do the rock and substrate and the taping as well, so no big deal.

   I do a lot of showers with frameles glass and try to keep this area as flat and trouble free as possible.

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