Wonderboard is a superb backer for just about any tile installation.

WonderBoard is really a cement based backer board for ceramic, porcelain and other kinds of mortar-embedded tile. Generally obtainable in 3-by-5 feet sheets, it is available in 1/4 and 1/2 inch thicknesses. As it is unscathed by water, it is ideal for setting up tile in wet or moist areas. The FirOr2-inch WonderBoard is great for walls and roofs in showers and baths.

Instructions

1. Cut a bit of 6 mil poly sheets which will fit the region in which the Wonderboard is going to be installed. It is advisable to work slightly extra-large with a couple of inches and trim later.

2. Operate a 1/2-inch bead of caulk lower every stud and across any mix people. For installation around a tub, run some caulk across the install rim from the tub. Put the poly sheets on your wall and press it gently in to the caulk. Play one staple towards the top of each stud to carry the sheet in position.

3. Cut each panel of WonderBoard as necessary. Place in position and screw into position using cement board screws. Screws ought to be placed every 6 inches. Keep screws 1-to-1 1/2 " in the fringe of the board.

4. Continue setting up sections before the job is performed. Review the screws and make certain each is set flush with the top of WonderBoard sections. The caulk will seal the plastic sheets moisture barrier.

5. Cover each seam with tile mortar and arrange it in to the joints. Place abs plastic mesh tape within the seams and press in to the mortar. Add more mortar within the tape and take away any excess. All of the tape ought to be covered, without any gaps or empty spaces.

Tips Alerts

Take care not to puncture the poly sheets, because it is a moisture barrier made to keep water from your walls. The WonderBoard may not be broken by water, but it's porous, and also the moisture barrier is an integral part from the installation. Should you will not function as the one setting up the tile, speak to your tile installer. He might would like you to depart the abs plastic tape to him. If you are setting up the tile yourself, hold back until you are prepared to set up it before mortaring the seams or setting up the abs plastic tape. Then, only cover the seams with mortar and tape while you work along. This can prevent a difficulty within the tile. When the seam and tape set, you will need to increase the mortar outrageous from it, possibly developing a difficulty, or elevated row of tiles. Rather, simply do the seam mortar and tape included in the tile installation.