Lighter. Easier. Faster.
Discover the Next Generation of Durock® Brand Cement Board – Lightest cement board for easier handling – Easiest to cut and fasten – 30-year warranty Water durable and mold resistant, with better tile bond than fiber-cement boards or bare plywood, Durock is an outstanding backerboard for a wide variety of materials. Choose this high performance alternative to fiber-cement boards or bare plywood surfaces for: Prevents tile pops and grout cracks, up to 40% greater tile bond than fiber-cement board.
Requirements Countertops 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" thickness – Minimum 3/4" exterior-grade plywood base. – Cover base with Durock™ brand tile membrane, 15 lb. felt or 4-mil polyethylene and attach with 1/4" galvanized staples. Walls and Ceilings 1/2" and 5/8" thickness only – Maximum stud spacing: 16" o.c. Maximum allowable deflection, based on stud properties only, L/360. Maximum fastener spacing: 8" o.c. for wood and steel framing; 6" o.c. for ceiling applications.
Floor Installation 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" Tile or almost any flooring material.* * Not for use with vinyl flooring. . ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Countertop Installation Wall and Ceiling Installation 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" Fit ends and edges of panels closely but not forced together. Stagger panel joints from plywood base joints. Fasten Space fasteners 8" o.c. around the perimeter and in the field of the board. Joining Fill joints with latex-fortified mortar or Type 1 organic adhesive and immediately embed alkaliresistant, fiberglass mesh joint tape. Finish Install tile.
Planning Your Tile Installation 1/2" & 5/8" only . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . ..................................................................
Installing Ceramic Tile 7 . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Keep tiles and joints straight and uniform. Use tile spacers if desired. . ..............
Trademarks The following trademarks used herein are owned by United States Gypsum Company: Durock, USG, USG in stylized letters. Note Products described here may not be available in all geographic markets. Consult your United States Gypsum Company sales office or representative for information.
