Tile Tub Surround Backer Board

I often get questions on what sort of tile backer board to use for showers and tub surrounds.

Tile tub surround backer board.

Above the lip of the tub. It s typically available in 1 2 in. Here are the steps involved in preparing tub or shower walls for tile. While it is not.

Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water. Apply a layer of 1 2 thick cement backer board to the wall. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.

Installing cement board is an important part of a bathroom renovation particularly if you would like to install ceramic tile around the tub. The industry standard is to use 1 2 inch thick backer board on wall tile installations such as a tub surround. Applying a waterproofing sealer to cement backer board before tiling. Cement backer board comes in two standard thicknesses 1 2 inch and 1 4 inch.

Hanging cement board around a bathtub. Wedi board tile backer board which shower tile backer board is best. Thick 3 x 5 ft. Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.

The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area.