Tileboard Installation
Tileboard, otherwise known as backer board, is used in place of cement mud behind ceramic tiles. Tileboard looks similar to drywall but is made from materials such as cement or gypsum core products. Using this product saves a lot of time, and provides the same results as the traditional cement mud. Installing tileboard can be easy once you know do it.
Set Up
Clean the walls of any dirt or debris, and remove any chipping material such as plaster. Mark a straight and level line on the wall for reference as to where the top of the tileboard should be. In the case of uneven floors, measure the height from the highest spot. This will prevent you from having to trim the tileboard later.
Create templates from cardboard for any tileboard that has to be cut to size or that has to fit into irregular spaces. Leave enough space at the corners and between panels for connector strips. Match the top of template to the reference line on the wall and make any changes if needed.
Tracing and Applying Adhesive
Place the template over the tileboard and clearly mark the cutting lines for holes and edges. Use a jig saw to cut the edges of the panels, but use a hole saw and a drill to make the holes for the pipes or faucets. For straight edges you can also use a fine-tooth plywood blade on certain materials.
Fit the tileboard against the wall and check if the fit is correct. Also check the connector strips for accuracy and tape these items to the wall. Make an outline of them on the wall, then lay the tileboard and connector strips on your working table or floor. Use the adhesive recommended by the manufacturer of the tileboard and apply to the wall, staying inside the reference lines. Apply it to only one tileboard outline at a time.
Placing the Tileboard
Measure and cut the connector strips for the first panel. Place adhesive on the back of the strips and put them on the wall. Put a small bit of tub and tile caulk on the inside of the edges of these connector strips. This is where you will place the tileboard panel.
Slide the edges of the tileboard panel into the connector strips and press on the panel surfaces. Check that you have pressed evenly all over the surface because this forms the bond with the wall. Wipe the extra adhesive and caulk off with a rag. Install the rest of the panels in the same way. Cover any gaps with baseboard or floor trim.
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