I witnessed firsthand what happens when cement backer board is installed without a moisture barrier. Last month I demolished a 25-year-old bathroom that had waterlogged cement board in the shower.

The right backer board for wet or dry areas Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings.

Photo/Tim CarterThis coated backer board is easy to install and works well on walls and floors. Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out ...

James Hardie and W.R. Bonsal also make cement backer boards. Although ¼-inch cement board is available (it’s often used for countertops), you should probably use ½-inch cement board for your ...

The HardieBacker Cement Board saves installation time by eliminating the need to apply waterproof coating across the entire board surface area, instead allowing the installer to simply waterproof ...

Install cement backer board over the subfloor, just like you'd do for a regular tile job. (This article explains how to cut it.) Cement board is a better choice than plywood because the latter can ...

The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1/4 in. above the ...

Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings. The main consideration for backer choice lies in the ...