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Questions and Answers for James Hardie HardieBacker 0.25 in. x 3 ft. x 5 ft. Cement Backerboard

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Model #220022

Store SKU #180869

  • Tile backer board for shower, countertop and floor installations
  • Floor underlayment for laminate, vinyl, wood and more
  • Moisture resistant cement backer board for tile floor and walls

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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
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    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
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      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
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        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
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          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
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            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
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              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
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                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
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                  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
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                    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.

                    by|Apr 4, 2024
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