How To Install Durock Bathroom Walls

Space fasteners 8 o c.

How to install durock bathroom walls.

This video how to install cement board step by step full bathroom remodeling or how to install durock board shows cutting and installing cement board and t. All the insider information on how to build and waterproof a. Fit ends and edges of panels closely but not forced together. 12 7 mm 5 8 in.

Cement board commonly sold under trade names such as durock hardiebacker and wonderboard is now the standard underlayment used for ceramic porcelain or stone tile laid with thinset mortar adhesive cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds. Usg durock brand cement board with edgeguard offers usg durock brand cement board with edgeguard offers architects builders and tile contractors a strong water durable tile base for tub and shower areas. For walls 6 o c. Lay the backerboard sheets while the mortar is still wet place a sheet of backerboard onto it.

1 1 2 hot dipped galvanized roofing nails or 1 1 4 usg durock tile backer screws for wood framing or equivalent. 16 mm only fastening fasten to studs spaced 16 in. 16 mm cement board is preferred in this application. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.

Because cement board fasteners may protrude through the plywood base when 1 4 in. Wall ceiling installation 1 2 in. Repeat this process spreading mortar and laying backerboard one sheet at a time. 6 mm cement board is used 1 2 in.

Wall ceiling installation 1 2 5 8 only fastening fasten to studs spaced 16 o c.