You need to mark your tile layout on the substrate and mark out. If your shower walls are not perfectly square, or you are planning to install accent tiles then the layout of these tiles becomes important to tile a shower. Measure up from the bottom of the backer board the height of a...
One advantage to installing this type of shower enclosure is that you mount the wall panels directly to the wall studs, so you don’t need drywall or backerboard. Before installing the shower stall, you can install wood backing for grab bars. Consult the manufacturer’s installation instr...
We used HardieBacker fiber cement backer board for this shower build. I chose this product over fiberglass reinforced cement board (Durock or similar) for its’ combination of water resistance and and smooth surface making it easy to paint in areas that will not be tiled. My plan was to use...
Install the Overflow: Secure the overflow drain using the threaded cap that comes with the kit. Make sure the rubber gasket is in place and that all connections are tight to avoid water leaking behind the tub. Test for Leaks: Before moving forward, test the plumbing by running water into ...
locations, such as the shower, it is necessary to use a concrete backer board as a substrate for the wall tile. The backer board is a cement-based product that provides a strong, waterproof foundation for ceramic tile, and it bonds very well with the thinset adhesive used to install the...
4. If installing the tile in a kitchen, remove the stove and refrigerator. If installing in a bathroom, remove the toilet. 5. Using a small-toothed trowel, apply mastic to the back of the backer board and lay down the backer board. Attach the backer board to the floor using a drill ...
If working from scratch, cutbacker boardto the proper size and attach it to the framing. Be sure to leave space for the required plumbing. Once everything is in place, lay down the tile starting with the floor. In this case, the tile and sealant are what will ensure the shower enclosur...
For a kitchen tile backsplash, it’s ok to tile directly onto the drywall. Unlike a shower enclosure that sees constant moisture, cement board or Hardibacker board is unnecessary for a kitchen backsplash. Choose a tile layout. Before I placed the first sheet of hexagonal marble tile, I had...
Backer board is a thin layer of concrete that has fiberglass mesh on its sides and is used under the tile to provide a firm and even surface. Due to its composition, it performs well in areas prone to humidity, such as behind shower walls and under bathroom floors. It resists damage fro...
Mix the stripper, if needed, in a bucket and transfer it to the pump sprayer if applicable. Apply the stripper to all flooring first. If a large deck, break it up into sections. Wait 5-45 minutes for the deck stripper to activate. You will know when it is working by using your scru...