Hardie Board Flooring Installation

If you re preparing to do a ceramic floor or wall installation it s recommended that you install hardiebacker cement board on your subfloor or wall before you begin to lay the tile.

Hardie board flooring installation.

Here s what you ll need to install your hardiebacker cement board. Modified dry set cement mortar and or dry set cement for use between subfloor and cement board only. Hardiebacker is available in both 1 4 inch and 42 inch thick hardiebacker 500 versions and is designed to add mold and moisture resistance to tile installations. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. James hardie hardiebacker 1 4 in. When installing hardiebacker cement board on wooden floors we recommend using our quarter inch cement board.

Install boards 1 4 in above floor tub or shower pan and caulk accordingly. Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. That s why it was named the most preferred brand of backer board by tile installers and contractors according to the 2019 tile and stone report conducted by clearseas research in partnership with the national tile contractors association and tile magazine. Cement board will also work as a countertop backerboard and underlayment for tile granite and other stone surfaces.

Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage. Keep fasteners 3 8 in from board edges and 2 in in from sheet corners. Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor.