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What is Hardibacker used for when doing renovations?
Hardibacker can be used on walls and floors but is more commonly used for ceramic tiles. It is used to give the ceramic tiles adhesiveness and prevents buckling from water. Instructions on hardibacker can be found on home improvements sites such as home depot.
What should be used to cover basement ceiling exposed fiberglass insulation?
There are a few things. If you can get 4x8 Hardibacker, that would be best. 3x5 Hardibacker would be second-best, just because of the extra seams you'll have to put in it. Mold-resistant drywall would work if that's all you can get.
Can you put ceramic tile over Luann?
You have to put a cement board like Hardibacker, Wonderboard or Durock over the ceramic tile.
Other than brick or stone what surfaces can masonry paint be used on?
It can be used on concrete or many of the modern fake concrete boards like Hardibacker.
What does hardibacker insulation cost per square foot?
Here in the Dallas area we charge 3.50 to 4.00 square foot, depending on job conditions & size
Do you need to fill the seams on dry wall before you tile?
You need a level surface so you would want the joints to be done & dry. HOWEVER you really shouldn't put tile over drywall. Cement board, HardiBacker or green board, but never drywall.
Will adhesive adhere to hardi-backer?
Yes. Call the supplier or retail outlet where HardiBacker is sold, and ask them for the proper construction adhesive to use with the product.ANS 2 -PL200 , 300 and 400 will all stick to hardiboard. Pick the one that suits the other material best.
Is Tar paper safe for indoor use?
Yes, depending on what you use it for. 15 lb. felt (standard tar paper) is what is used as a vapor barrier under sand and finish hardwood floors. It can also be used as a moisture barrier behind HardiBacker or Durock on shower walls that are tiled.
What is use of hard board?
Hard board, also know as green board, also know as hardibacker, is used in the construction industry, residential or commerical. It's typical use would be for areas in which moisture could be a problem, i.e. bathrooms. In these situations, it's typically applied to a wall frame as a moisture barrier and/or used in preparation for applying tile to a wall, although cement board is more popular for this.
Can you use glossy ceramic wall tile on a floor?
Possibly, you should speak to the manufacturer or check their website as there might be good reasons why it is qualified as wall only. 1)The glaze might not be strong enough for flooring and could wear off. 2)Since this is a ceramic wall tile it could crack when used on the floor.
Which thin set do you use over plywood?
No. A subfloor needs to be 1 1/4" thick. Ceramic needs an extremely stable substrate. When thinset is added to the floor the water in the mixture weakens the plywood. Any flex in a subfloor will cause a tile to crack. Traditionally tile was placed on a mudbed. It was a cement mixture laid on the plywood at least 3/4" thick. Mudbeds are not for a do it yourselfer, since if the cement isn't mixed right or the floor is prepped incorrectly you can have a mess quickly. Today, a great many pros and the majority of DIY's use a cement board. There are several brand names on the market, Wonderboard, Hardibacker, Durock, etc. You apply a layer of thinset with 1/4" x 1/4" square notch trowel. The board is put over this and screwed into place. Some can be nailed, but screws are more reliable The seams are taped and mudded with a special mesh (similar to drywall tape) and thinset. The ceramic is then applied to the top of that with another layer of thinset. Depending on the thickness of the tile and original subfloor, you should end up with something around 1 1/2" to 1 3/4". There is a new generation of "cement board" but they can be quite costly. Schuter makes a product called Ditra that looks like a waffle pattern. You lay thinset on both sides. It will shave off a little in the height but is about 3x more expensive to use then cement board.
What is the proper and standard procedure in laying ceramic tiles?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
