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Showers/Bathtubs

Is Hardibacker and Durock cement board waterproof?

February 14, 2017 by James Upton 82 Comments

Durock cement board waterproof

Reader question: Hi there. I recently finished grouting my tile surround in my shower. I posted photos on Facebook and somebody questioned whether I had waterproofed the Hardiebacker 500 board. Much to my dismay, I had never even heard of this… Anyway, I went to the James Hardie website and see … [Read more...] about Is Hardibacker and Durock cement board waterproof?

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No Waterproofing: Will this cause a shower to leak?

September 6, 2016 by James Upton 108 Comments

Hydroban waterproofing

A leaking shower. The last thing anyone wants when they build a new shower. Yet I hear the following questions quite often: What inspired this post? A member of the John Bridge forum asking a simple enough question:  Is a moisture barrier required? He had hired a contractor to … [Read more...] about No Waterproofing: Will this cause a shower to leak?

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Mesh Tape: Don’t Skip This Step!

January 12, 2016 by James Upton 102 Comments

Mesh tape sits across a seam in between two sheet of cement board and is partially filled with thinset mortar

I know, thin mesh tape banding doesn't seem like it's going to do anything at all. However, this is a step that may seem trivial but has a significant impact. Let's get into the details. Alkali-Resistant Mesh Tape For tile backer boards such as Durock, Hardiebacker, and Permabase, … [Read more...] about Mesh Tape: Don’t Skip This Step!

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Tile Backer Board Breakdown

December 29, 2015 by James Upton 333 Comments

tile backer board comparison

It's time to redo your old, musty shower. So, you head down to the local box store only to find several different tile backer board options for covering the walls. The following thoughts are going through your head: I'm going to break down each choice by category and cover the finer points … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown

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Kerdi no longer acceptable for commercial steam showers

February 3, 2013 by James Upton 8 Comments

tcna steam shower

In 2013, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the organization that sets the guidelines for tile installations, is rumored to have made a modification to their specifications for constructing tile steam showers. It's all about perm ratings- and Schluter Kerdi fabric no longer cuts … [Read more...] about Kerdi no longer acceptable for commercial steam showers

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