Do-it-yourself types depend on cement backer board for numerous projects, including tiled walls, flooring, and even countertops. Stronger than plywood and less susceptible to damage from rot, cement ...

Q: While remodeling my bathroom, I noticed the wallboard behind the tile was deteriorating. When I redo the shower area, is there a better, more durable type of wallboard to install under the tile? — ...

Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Q: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards do you use ...

Earlier this month, I got started with another shower tile renovation for one of my Denver tile contracting clients. In this particular case the shower tile was still intact, which is a rarity ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile installations ...

Q DEAR TIM: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. Which types would you use and which would you avoid? You've mentioned using cement backer board; do you still feel that's ...

Q–We are getting ready to install new ceramic tile in a shower and bathtub area. It appears that there are several materials to use beneath the ceramic tile. Some of the products are specially treated ...