Whats better for bath tile hardy board or durock?
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Todd
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Both are very good products I would go with the best price, Probably is only few cents difference.
Hudson Designs
on Feb 13, 2011
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Both products are fine, but I prefer hardibacker. It serves as both a backer board and water barrier. Durock and Wonderboard require a separate water barrier. Hardibacker is less messy and there is an electric shear available that makes cutting easy. I use the 1/4" backer on walls to provide a thin profile for tile. If you have 5/8" drywall, the tile can be flush with the wall. This makes for a clean look,
Paul Slayton Contracting
on Feb 17, 2011
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Thanks for the information!
Todd
on Feb 18, 2011
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Hardibacker is a newer product than durarock, but I think its better. Either one are better in a wet environment such as a shower or bath.
Sean W
on Feb 18, 2011
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I prefer the cutting and scoring ease of the hardibacker...cost is about the same ..$9-10 bucks for a 3 x 5 sheet.
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 18, 2011
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Once Hardibacker became available, I haven't used Durarock. On flooring, I check my cuts by laying the piece in place and doing a dry fit. If you try this with durarock you will leave "Durarock concrete crumbs" on the floor which can leave the piece not laying flat if you don't remove the "crumbs"
Select Home Needs, Inc.
on Feb 18, 2011
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Never ever do I use Durock...what a mess! I have had wonderful results with EasyBoard. It is a relatively new product, it is very strong, fiberglass and cement exterior layers, with a foam core. Yup, foam. It comes 1/4" and 1/2" 3' X 5' sheets, weighs about 6 pounds a sheet (1/2"), and cuts like butter with a utility knife. You apply/install this the exact same way as hardi-backer, screws, mesh joint tape, and thinset. 1/4" for counters and floors, 1/2" for walls and counters. Here is a link to their site... 1/4" EasyBoard http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/ProductCatalog/SurfacePrep/Backerboards/easyboard_quarter.aspx?user=pro〈=en 1/2" Easyboard http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/ProductCatalog/SurfacePrep/Backerboards/easyboard_half.aspx?user=pro〈=en These are about $12-$14 a sheet, but are well worth the couple extra bucks, for the ease of cutting, and carrying. Another lightweight backer that I've heard good things about is Wedi, but I have had no personal experience with this brand. Here is an excerpt from a site I found.... If traditional fiber-cement backerboard went on a diet, it might become EasyBoard. One sheet of fiber-cement backerboard can weigh as much as 45 pounds; a sheet of EasyBoard weighs 6 pounds, making it easier to transport and carry. The product is manufactured using a polyiso foam instead of concrete or gypsum, and still offers dimensional stability, mold resistance, and resistance to water, the firm says. The sheets cut with a utility knife, creating no dust. "There was none of the usual cement dust, so cleanup was a breeze," said James Eaton of Atlanta-based Eaton Tile in a written testimonial. 800-282-8786. www.custombuildingproducts.com.
Imagery
on Feb 18, 2011
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The only time I've used Wonder board in the last couple of years was at our cabin...for the floor...I wanted to add thermal mass below the tile for the passive solar design...and at 45 pounds a sheet it fit the bill nicely.
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 19, 2011
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I still like to use the duro rock for floors, I think the floors sound better and more solid.
Bullseye Properties, LLC.
on Feb 19, 2011
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Hardie CFB all day, Todd.
Brent B
on Feb 20, 2011
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Hardie board
TaCora Design
on Feb 21, 2011
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Theres a old school method I still use that outlasted both . Try scratch coat over 3/8 wire lath
Vinnie Mazza
on Nov 28, 2014
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