Concrete Board For Tile Floor. On top of the 2×6 will be 3/4″ subfloor, thinset, cement board, redgard, thinset, tile. Hardiebacker® cement board is a tile underlayment made to use on walls, with floors and countertops. Get free shipping on qualified cement board or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department.
Cement board replaces the old plaster and lathe underlayment for tile. If you want to replace an old, cracked tile floor or other type of flooring with new ceramic tile, it's absolutely imperative that you create a solid. Cement board also provides an additional layer over a plywood or particleboard subfloor, adding stiffness to the tile.
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I'd like to get as close as possible to matching the height of the existing tile. Cement board is moisture and mold resistant, and it doesn't deteriorate or warp in the presence of water. Placing cement boards over the concrete subfloor is an excellent way to create a solid and smooth subfloor. It may sound like a daunting task, but learning how to install cement board on a floor is possible even if you don't have years of diy experience.