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Questions and Answers for DensShield 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Backer Board

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1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Backer Board
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Q:Can I apply this board directly on existing drywall? If so, can it be applied using adhesive instead of screws? If so, which adhesive? For wet room shower application. Thanks.
by|Nov 7, 2023
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A:  Homeowner, DensShield has to be installed direct to studs using fasteners.

by|Jan 27, 2024
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    Q:is it lighter in weight than cement board or not?
    by|Oct 21, 2023
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    A:  Joel, DensShield is lighter than cement board.

    by|Oct 23, 2023

      A:  Joel, DensShield is lighter than cement board.

      by|Oct 23, 2023
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        Q:Can this board be used on an outdoor kitchen wall and then have stone work attached to it with mortar or cement. Or does it need to have a mesh screen attached first? This is for a Florida outdoor kitchen area.
        by|Sep 28, 2023
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        A:  Michael, DensShield is an interior tile backer. We do not recommend using it in an outdoor application.

        by|Sep 30, 2023

          A:  Miachel, DensShield is an interior tile backer. We do not recommend using it in an outdoor application.

          by|Nov 28, 2023
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            Q:Can it be painted ? I want to use like drywall ?
            by|Sep 21, 2023
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            A:  Trust, In dry non-tile and non-wet areas you may install DensShield Tile Backer using fiberglass mesh tape, trowel all purpose or setting type joint compound over the entire panel to produce a smooth surface, then prime and paint.

            by|Sep 21, 2023
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              Q:I can use this as the ceiling of my covered outdoor pool patio?
              by|Aug 22, 2023
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              A:  Ares, DensShield is an interior application tile backer board. We do not recommend using it in an exterior application.

              by|Aug 23, 2023
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                Q:Which side should be facing out for tile installation, Yellow or gray.
                by|Aug 20, 2023
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                A:  Saeed, Please tile over the gray side.

                by|Aug 22, 2023

                  A:  Saeed, Please tile over the gray side.

                  by|Aug 22, 2023
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                    Q:Can this be used under laminate wood floors in a kitchen.
                    by|Jul 5, 2023
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                    A:  Cory, We do not recommend using DensShield under laminate as it does not have the load capacity.

                    by|Mar 29, 2024
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                      Q:Can I use it on a floor as a tile substrate
                      by|Jun 1, 2023
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                      A:  Digs22, You may use 1/2" DensShield as a floor tile substrate with minimum subfloor thickness of 19/32" with maximum 16" o.c. joist spacing.

                      by|Jun 2, 2023
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