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dOnOVAn from 24 about a 1/8” space be- studs. Rot, mold and mil- a scoring knife to score
to installing the cement tween panels when in- dew could then begin to Cutting Cement the smooth side of the
backer board. stalling them. In addi- form. Backer Board cement backer board and
When installing cement tion, leave approximately After installing cement When cutting cement then stand the board up
backer board always have a 1/4” gap between the backer board use a trowel backer board you can and apply pressure to the
the rough surface fac- bottom edge of the ce- to tape and fill the seams use a circular skill saw back side of the board
ing the tile when using ment backer board and between panels. Use a 2” however I do not recom- (rough side). The board
thin-set mortar and the the surface of the shower wide alkaline resistant fi- mend it, as dust will fly will snap along the scor-
smooth side facing the or tub enclosure. If the berglass tape and thinset everywhere. Instead use ing line. For punch-hole
tile when using an adhe- backer board comes in mortar to fill the seams. a scoring knife for cutting cuts use the drill to make
sive. In shower and tub contact with the shower By doing this you can straight lines and a drill pilot holes and a jigsaw
enclosure applications or tub enclosure, mois- smooth out the transition and jigsaw with a carbide to cut between the pilot
thin-set mortar should be ture could possibly wick between cement backer tipped blade for making holes.
used, and consequently up behind the backer board panels that are of punch-hole cuts. When
the rough side should be board and onto the wall uneven heights. making straight cuts use
facing the tile.
To fasten the cement
backer board to the walls
I prefer to use corrosion
resistant screws, such as
Rock-On screws which
are specifically designed
as fasteners for cement
backer board. Alternative-
ly you can use hot dipped
ring shanked nails. Make
sure that screws or nails
are installed every 6-8
inches along the length of
the wall studs.
Also make sure to leave
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