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hi all going to use cement backer boards my question is do i primer both sides?
im fixing using tlie adesive and screws to wall
thanks george

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hi all going to use cement backer boards my question is do i primer both sides?
im fixing using tlie adesive and screws to wall
thanks george

No need to prime as a norm.

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As above, but I still do 🙄

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Title: primer on backer board

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