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Which side of Durock cement board goes out?

Which side of Durock cement board goes out?

Cement board has a smooth side and a rough side. Face the rough side out if you will be using thin-set mortar adhesive to install the tile but the smooth side out if you will be using latex mastic.

What side of cement board goes down?

Which side of Durock is rough?

According to information in U.S. Gypsum’s Web site (www.usg.com), the smooth side of their Durock product is for mastic, and the rough side is for mortar applications. The textured surface enhances bonding and reduces tile slip.

How far apart are screws in durock?

Fasten board to wood studs spaced at 406 mm (16″) o.c.1 with 32 mm (1-1/4″) CGC Durock Wood Screws or 38 mm (1-1/2″) hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails spaced 203 mm (8″) o.c. for walls, 152 mm (6″) o.c. for ceilings, using with the same spacing.

Do you need to know which side of USG Durock cement board?

No, it does not matter. In the past, USG Durock® Brand Cement Board had a smooth side and a rough side that were used for different applications. Currently, USG Durock® Brand Cement Board is produced in such a way that it does not matter which side faces out.

How do you cut a Durock cement board?

To cut DUROCKBrand Cement Board,mark desired size on the board with a rule and pencil. Score both sides and edges with a utility knife through the glass-fiber mesh,and snap the board to size.Smooth cut edges with wood rasp.Cutting with a circular saw with a car- bide-tipped blade is an alterna- tive. 2. Cutouts

Which is the best side of hardibacker to use?

Either is acceptable, but we recommend the EZ grid® side of the 6mm board, and the smooth side of the 12mm board. Besides, does it matter which side of cement board faces out?

Which is side of the cement board goes down?

Stagger cement board joints to ensure a strong tile-setting surface. Residing in San Diego, Calif., Tim Daniel is a professional writer specializing in politics. His work has appeared at both the Daily Caller and Pajamas Media.