Cement backer inst smooth side up, is this bad?

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Name: Dale R
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:22 pm MST
 
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I installed my backer smooth side up, I dont want to remove it and start over. Can this project be salvaged? I will be installing 6" tile over top. Thanks for any help.
Name: Rd Tile
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:35 pm MST
 
Reply: 1
Tile away.grin
Name: Bud Cline
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm MST
 
Reply: 2
Knock yourself out, GO FOR IT!grin
Name: Dale R
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:57 pm MST
 
Reply: 3
The last durarock sheet had a label that said install rough side up for thinset, smooth side up for mastic. Will either work? Or what is the drawbacks of using one over the other when applying to the smooth side of the durarock? Thanks again.
Name: Rd Tile
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm MST
 
Reply: 4
If using Cemntboard, I assume it's on a floor or in a wet area on a wall, therefore Mastic shouldn't be used, the rough side gives it more bite for the thinset, but the smooth side will work as well.grin

Now start tiling.grin
Name: Bud Cline
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 4:05 pm MST
 
Reply: 5
You're fine Dale and time's a waistin'. Let's Git-R-Done!grin
Name: Dale R
Posted: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 10:14 pm MST
 
Reply: 6
Thanks guys! Your a life saver. Did'nt want to tell the wife I did it wrong and have to buy all new backer board. The install is in a tub with shower. Thanks for the prompt reply. You guys are Aces!
Name: Bud Cline
Posted: Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 6:58 am MST
 
Reply: 7
It's not done "wrong". Which side you use is optional and it really doesn't matter in a case like this.grin
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