How To Attach Cement Board To Wall. Cement board, commonly sold under trade names such as durock , hardiebacker , and wonderboard , is now the standard underlayment used for ceramic, porcelain, or stone tile laid. Cement backer board is actually made from a fiberglass mesh and portland cement, so moisture won't bother it at all.
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How to paint panel board walls. Since the cement backer board is thin and a uniform thickness, when you attach it to i never allow the cement board to rest on top of a bathtub edge. This step is crucial because it strengthens the floor and it helps prevent floor movement. This wall is solid brick covered with plaster.