Fasten the sheets to the.
Installing concrete board on walls.
Fasten cement board with specified nails or screws a maximum of 8 on center at all supports.
Make a rough plan for the cement board sheet layout based on the area to be covered and the size of the cement board.
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Things you ll need step 1.
Use the flat side of your notched trowel to fill the joints between the backerboard sheets.
Lay out the full sheets lay the full sheets perpendicular to the plywood forming the subfloor if possible.
The extra mortar will make it easier to.
Install the first sheet.
Start installing your boards a quarter inch above the floor tub or shower board and caulk accordingly.
Smooth the mortar so it extends about 1 1 2 inches on each side of the joint.
Mix and apply the mortar.