What size hardiebacker do I use before putting down tile?
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Ralpp noll
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i have a 1/2" sub floor and a 1/2" floor on top of that
do i use a 1/2 hardiebacker or 1/4 before i put tile down?
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If you have the room, is use the 1/2". The firmer the better. What's the other floor?
I agree with Kelli, you will have less issues with the thicker cement board.
I'd chose the thicker for long term best construction.
Everything I have ever read is to put down a good solid backing such as plywood or the hardie board 1/2 inch thick and then use the orange pad which is glued down to that so that your tiles will not crack when you run over them with a heavy object such as a wheelchair.