How Do You Install Backer Board To A Sub Floor?
Backer board is also referred to as cement backer board or cement board. These boards are composed of cement and fiberglass and are used to provide a strong, stable base for the application of floor or wall tiles. Backer board is usually purchased in sheets ranging from 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick. Before you begin to install backer board, make sure that the subfloor is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. Inspect the subfloor and make sure that the surface of the floor is smooth and level. Drive any protruding nails or screws further into the floor until they are flush with the surface of the floor. Lay sheets of backer board on the floor, leaving a 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch gap between sheets. Cut pieces of backer board to fit as needed, with a power saw or by scoring the backer board with a utility knife several times and then breaking the board along the scored line manually. Keep in mind that cutting backer board with a power saw generates a great deal of dust; you will n
