Backer board by the numbers Cost, strength, and weight will vary from product to product. In my area the cost of a 3 x 5 foot ½ inch thick sheet of any of these products runs about $11.

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Photo/Tim CarterThis coated backer board is easy to install and works well on walls and floors. Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out ...

James Hardie and W.R. Bonsal also make cement backer boards. Although ¼-inch cement board is available (it’s often used for countertops), you should probably use ½-inch cement board for your ...

Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings. The main consideration for backer choice lies in the ...