Wonderboard Floor Installation

Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water.

Wonderboard floor installation. Wonderboard lite is also used for decks floors countertops pools and hot tubs. The custom building products wonderboard lite 5 ft. Or you can apply redgard waterproofing and crack prevention liquid to the face of the wonderboard.

1 4 or 7 16 wonderboard lite floors countertops score then snap wonderboard lite 5 8 subfloor with 16 on center framing adhere to subfloor stagger surface and panel joints installation over existing vinyl floor fasten to studs tape gaps not for use over concrete gypsum substrates. When installing wonderboard lite in wet areas such as showers nail or staple 15 pound roofing felt or 4 mil polyethylene sheeting the to the studs first. 1 4 or 7 16 wonderboard lite floors countertops score then snap wonderboard lite 5 8 subfloor with 16 on center framing adhere to subfloor stagger surface and panel joints installation over existing vinyl floor press tiles into place fasten to studs tape gaps not for use over concrete gypsum substrates.

Install wonderboard lite leaving a 1 8 3 16 3 5 mm space at all joints and corners. Nail or staple 15 lb roofing felt or 4 mil polyethylene sheeting to the studs. Wonderboard is designed for use in wet places but it isn t a moisture barrier.

When installing it on a wall or floor subject to moist conditions you should first staple a moisture proof material such as tar paper 15 felt or 4 mil polyethylene sheeting to the studs or floor joists. Backer board provides a stable surface for installing tile or stone and protects against moisture. For flooring in kitchens that backing is usually just plywood or another type of organic based wood material because this flooring is not subject to much water.

Wonderboard lite coverage for wood floors countertops for walls showers 36 x 60 x 7 16 15 sq. When you lay down tile you need a backing base that will accept the thinset mortar. Ideal for both interior and exterior.

Fasten the panels onto the studs using the same 1 8th inch spacing as a floor installation. The wonderboard goes on top of this barrier. Floor or countertop installation.