Backer Board Procedure
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Backer Board Procedure
I just tiled my bathroom with backer board under it, with thinset. I used backer board screws every 6 inches throughout.
I am about to tile my 11x17 kitchen, and it has been suggested to me that I just need to run roofing nails into the joists.
If I can avoid putting down 400 screws, I will. What's the correct method? The floor in the kitchen is currently plywood and vinyl.
Thanks!
I am about to tile my 11x17 kitchen, and it has been suggested to me that I just need to run roofing nails into the joists.
If I can avoid putting down 400 screws, I will. What's the correct method? The floor in the kitchen is currently plywood and vinyl.
Thanks!
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Galvanized roofing nails are an acceptable fastener for securing Hardibacker. Minimum length is 1 1/4".
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If you are using Hardibacker, there are fastener detents on the face. Otherwise along the edge and every 6" in the field. Roofing nails are accepted, but I get a warm and fuzzy with backer screws.
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it has been suggested to me that I just need to run roofing nails into the joists.
Jaz