cement board

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    Tile trim for cement board

    I'm tiling (9mm) over cement board (12.5mm) around a bath and the board/ tiling will be 1200mm high, so the top will have a "bare edge". What tile trim is recommended to cover the cement board/ tile edge, or should I use something else? Thanks :smilewinkgrin:
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    Cement Board

    Hi all, someone was telling me today that they have seen a cement board that has superior strength than ply that can span joists, anyone heard of it or is it a myth?
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    screws for cement board

    got quite a big floorwhich needs overlaying with xl cement board(trinmline) similar to hardibacker. just found the screws delivered too long for heat pipes below. whats the best type of screw for these boards . screwfix is open and my best bet today. any suggestions
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    Cement board for Floor Boards

    Hi all, I just wondered which boards you use? There must be a trade off between price and quality. Thanks
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    Who glues their cement board?

    Iv been taught to glue cement board then screw it, but lately made friends with a couple of tilers and they just screw it? What do the proper tilers do?
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    Jigsaw blade suitable for cement board

    Any recommendations chaps, thx.
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    Insullation mats over cement board?

    Hi, just a bit confused when to use insulation mats on floors . I have a 6 mtr bathroom floor to tile , chip board but will be over boarding with 6mm cement board then fitting ufh mats . Would I need insulation mats on this job? Thanks
  8. area tiling

    Cement board screws

    I've a bit of a small dilemma, ran out of screws for my no more ply boards and I've 4 sheets to put down can anyone recommend a good substitute 25 mm screw for the job, going into plywood ! Cheers
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    Trowel size for laying Hardy Cement Board

    Hey all, Would it be ok to use a bigger trowel when over boarding slightly uneven floor boards with hardy? Don't feel confident using SPF with a 6mm trowel, not sure if it will fill the voids :smilewinkgrin:
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    suitable cement board

    Does anyone know of a suitable cement backer board that can be used externally to make the squareing / levelling off of a step easier / quicker i understand hardibacker is`nt any help appreciated
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    Cement board over floor boards with gaps?

    Hi , Just a question am unsure of and need advice with. I need to over board some old floor boards in a bathroom ready for stone tiles to be layed. The floor is solid with no deflection but the floor boards have gaps in them and i am unsure how the spf would work when laying cement boards...
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    Ply + SLC + cement board

    Hi I'm looking to tile a cloakroom floor with 450x450 porcelain tiles (and later a small bathroom). I'm a competent DIYer and tiled walls before but not floors. As usual I like to be well informed before starting a job and hoping on some advice or direction to further reading. It is wooden...
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    Paper faced sheets of 4mm thick glass tiles - best way to fix to cement board please!

    Hi, I am tiling a shower cubicle and am a bit of a novice - certainly with glass tiles as I have not had to use these before! A few questions if I may......... Am I correct in thinking that it is best to tile the boards in their entirety bfore fitting the cubicle or is it best to fit the...
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    New Rotozip grinder with dust collection-for cutting cement board

    FYI to everyone that uses cement board...this tool is new to our company (since last Fall). When attached to a good vac, and when the cut is made pulling the tool toward the user (rather than pushing away ), dust collection is nearly 100%.:hurray: If you use a lot of cement board or Hardi...

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