Q:Can I put 1/4” cement backerboard over 1/2” green board to tile tub shower walls
by|Mar 13, 2024
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A: yes, but the edges need to be into the framing.
by|Mar 13, 2024
Q:Can I use self leveling concrete over this?
by|Mar 10, 2024
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A: Self-levelers are use over our products but you would need to check with the manufacturer for thier requirements.
by|Mar 11, 2024
Q:Can this be used as a sub straight for veneer stone?
by|Mar 7, 2024
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A: Yes, it can be used for this type of application.
by|Mar 8, 2024
Q:Can this be applied over vinyl flooring?
by|Feb 22, 2024
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A: Yes and no. It depends on what is underneath the vinyl.
by|Mar 8, 2024
Q:Can I use this in my bathroom in my pull trailer? I want to make a wet bath.
by|Feb 19, 2024
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A: The backer would need to be covered in tile.
by|Feb 20, 2024
Q:Can this be used to tile a shower wall?
by|Feb 13, 2024
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A: Yes, it can be used in showers.
by|Feb 13, 2024
Q:Can this product be used behind a wood burning stove
by|Feb 7, 2024
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A: You'll need to check with the stove manufacturer and your local building codes to verify if you need a noncombustible or fire rated product. Hardie Backer is noncombustible but is not fire rated because it transfers heat too fast.
by|Feb 7, 2024
Q:I am going to install porcelain tile onto the floor in our living room. The room is large-16'x22'. The tile will be 6"x24" 8mm thick. Can Hardiebacker support this without cracking tile if floor has any flex to it?
by|Feb 3, 2024
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A: No, you need to strengthen the floor first and then install the backer.
by|Feb 5, 2024
Q:I'm taking down an old tub surround that was glued to the wall. Some of the paint and about 1/8 of an inch of the plaster is sticking to the old surround. Can I put the hardieboard up and then glue a new surround to it.
by|Jan 30, 2024
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A: The plaster should be removed first before installing the Backer.
by|Jan 30, 2024
Q:what is the fire rating of hardie backer board
by|Jan 22, 2024
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A: It is non-combustible but does not have a fire rating because it transfers heat too fast.