Board Under Tile

A successful tile installation depends largely on the type substrate the tile is adhered to.

Board under tile.

Backer board is the best substrate for tile. You ll be under 1 8 inch with the thinset layer under the backer board. The polymer modified thin set provides additional strength and helps eliminate any movement between the backer board and the subfloor. This is the industry standard most preferred by construction pros when installing ceramic or porcelain tile backer board comes in four foot by eight foot and three foot by five.

The primary benefit of cement board is that it doesn t break down or expand or warp if it gets wet. Cement based backer board. Could you perhaps recommend a different trowel size to set the cement board and or tile. It is generically called cement board or backer board or it can also be referred to by one of the common brand names such as densshield hardiebacker and wonderboard.

This provides a solid surface under the tile that prevents flexing that could lead to cracking. Cement board also provides an additional layer over a plywood or particleboard subfloor adding stiffness to the tile. Use a polymer modified thin set a type of mortar to attach the backer board to the subfloor. July 5 2020 at 5 26 pm.

This is a distinct advantage over plywood and drywall. Whether it s a wall floor or countertop tile installation using the right substrate is crucial for preventing cracks and breaks in the tile and grout.