How Do You Install A Cement Backer Board For Countertops?
A new tile countertop alters the atmosphere of an entire room. If you’re ready to push your tiling capabilities from minor repairs to full-blown projects you’ll need to become familiar with cement backer board. Cement backer board provides a substrate to which mortar properly adheres, and, in order to hold the finished weight of the countertop, it must be well secured and supported. Learn to work with cement backer board and you’ll be halfway to a lasting tile countertop. Check cabinets for security, stability and level. Nudge the cabinets to ensure that they do not move in any direction. Place a level across the top of the cabinets and check that the surface is level from front to back and side to side. Cut plywood to size. The plywood serves as a base support for the cement backer board. Use the proper thickness of plywood as specified by the manufacturer of your cement backer board. Use a straight edge and pencil to mark the location of cuts on the plywood. Use the circular saw to c
