How Do You Install Cement Fiber Board On Plaster Wall?
If you’re planning on tiling an old plaster wall, it might be a good idea to first install a layer of cement fiber board over the plaster. If the wall is in a bathroom, it’s a virtual necessity. Cement fiber board looks like a harder version of drywall, but in fact it’s much different. Rock-solid and waterproof, it’s the perfect material for tile backing because it won’t move and won’t soften if moisture gets to it. The boards have to be secured directly to the studs, not the plaster, so invest in an electronic stud finder. Locate the studs in the walls, using your electronic stud-finder. Mark out the studs with your pencil and level, from top to bottom throughout the wall. Measure and cut your first sheet of cement fiber board so the vertical edges of it will run along studs, as it sits lengthwise along the floor. Cut it with your jigsaw, making the cut on the side facing a corner, rather than in the middle of the wall. Spread carpenter’s glue on the back of the cement board. Set it l
