Renovating the MasterBath
#1
03-29-14, 07:22 PM
Renovating the MasterBath
Have a question... going to tile the non-wet areas of my bathroom walls and was wondering which substrate is best/strongest to use... sheet rock or Durock? Is one better than the other? Also why is Durock 3x5 ft? This doesn't seem to be a convenient size to apply to walls to make edges come out on stud positions. Are Durock and backerboard pretty much interchangeable for most applications? Would appreciate anyone's input.
#2
03-29-14, 07:46 PM
In non wet areas you can tile over sheetrock, while Durock is always acceptable. Tub areas are usually 5' in length so they fit pretty well, considering. Durock is a backerboard, so is hardiebacker.
#3
03-29-14, 07:57 PM
thanks for the response but is Durock or Hardiboard better for the non wet walls than sheet rock? (even if it is a bit more difficult and/or expensive to apply)
#4
03-30-14, 03:42 AM
If you have the walls ripped out and know where you plan to install the tile, sure cbu is a better backer for tile. You'll have to install nailers at the 5' line in order to install it, but if your walls are still intact you don't necessarily have to rip them out to install tile.
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03-31-14, 01:09 PM
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Well, it is really a nice idea to tile the non-wet area of bathroom. In the non wet areas of your bathroom you can use the sheetrock and on the other areas of your bathroom you can use the Durock. The reason behind using Durock is that they are not so much expensive and also they are easy to install. They are usually of 3x5 ft in size because mostly the tubs are 5' long and 3' wide.
I am not sure about the second question because on some points they are interchangeable and at some point not.
I am not sure about the second question because on some points they are interchangeable and at some point not.
