Cement board and fiber cement board.
Best cement board for ceramic tile.
Examples of cement board are.
Cement tile will develop a satin sheen over time from normal use and care.
You ve probably heard of hardiebacker tile backer board.
All are made of 100 percent inorganic materials that will not rot shrink delaminate or decompose when exposed to moisture.
It s a sort of gray beige colored board and is available at any hardware box store.
Look for clear liquid wax like that sold for marble.
Avente tile s bespoke collection of cement tile hand painted spanish tiles hand glazed ceramic tile molding and trim is for designers architects and homeowners.
Wonderboard durock and permabase.
Fiberock is another popular product in this category.
It s not the best choice for larger format floor tiles.
To obtain a slight sheen on the tiles consider a topical sealer or clear liquid wax.
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Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
This type of backer board is lighter than cement board and is ideal for damp spaces like the tub surround in the bathroom although it can become damaged if water gets behind it.
Do not use paste wax on cement.
Glass mat gypsum board comes in 4 x 5 feet sheets in 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Fiber cement board and cement board are closely related.
The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.
Handmade encaustic cement tile and ceramic tile for commercial and residential design.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
Examples of fiber cement board.
The clear liquid wax provides a satin finish and can be applied occasionally when the tile is mopped.
There are several acceptable applications of cement board in the shower.
Mainly the products i m talking about are considered to be cement backer boards for tile installation.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
These come in two categories.
Best seller james hardie hardiebacker 3 ft.
If new ceramic tile is being laid on an existing floor the cement board can usually be laid right over the existing floor finish provided it is in good shape and the extra floor thickness is not a problem.
For ceramic tile floors the cement board usually rests on a plywood subfloor minimum 5 8 inch thick exterior grade plywood or osb.
