Board Under Tile

The polymer modified thin set provides additional strength and helps eliminate any movement between the backer board and the subfloor.

Board under tile.

The primary benefit of cement board is that it doesn t break down or expand or warp if it gets wet. A successful tile installation depends largely on the type substrate the tile is adhered to. This is a distinct advantage over plywood and drywall. Use a polymer modified thin set a type of mortar to attach the backer board to the subfloor.

It is generically called cement board or backer board or it can also be referred to by one of the common brand names such as densshield hardiebacker and wonderboard. Backer board is the best substrate for tile. This is the industry standard most preferred by construction pros when installing ceramic or porcelain tile backer board comes in four foot by eight foot and three foot by five. Cement based backer board.

July 5 2020 at 5 26 pm. This provides a solid surface under the tile that prevents flexing that could lead to cracking. Whether it s a wall floor or countertop tile installation using the right substrate is crucial for preventing cracks and breaks in the tile and grout. You ll be under 1 8 inch with the thinset layer under the backer board.

Probably under at the tile layer also. Could you perhaps recommend a different trowel size to set the cement board and or tile.