To correct, Hardi-backer is NOT just for moisture areas, it is used as a fire retardant covering also, instead of plasterboard. Hence the enquiry as to whether it can be skimmed. Just checked Hardi-backer website and yes, it can be skimmed.
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Can I skim coat cement board?
1:018:25DIY Basement Bathroom Part 5 - Skim Coating Cement Board - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAs far as the hock goes. You can make one of these or the plywood I've done that before in a pinchMoreAs far as the hock goes. You can make one of these or the plywood I've done that before in a pinch just kind of a square piece of plywood put a handle on the bottom and I'll do that do the same job.
Can you score and break Hardibacker?
A carbide-tipped scoring knife is recommended, but you can also use a utility knife or shears. Never use a high-speed grinder to cut cement board indoors, since this can create a dust hazard. Here's how to perform a straight cut on your HardieBacker Cement Board: 1.
Can you plaster backer boards?
I would recommend using febond blue grit bonding agent before plastering you can plaster almost any surface with this product. You might be ok with pva but there is a chance this could crack due to suction problems on cement surface. i would finish the edge of tiles with a Crome square edge tile trim which will.
Can you mud over Hardibacker?
wallyk said it best, the flex in the substrate, whatever that is, will rule over time. No flex, no problem. Show activity on this post. I used dry wall mud then latex paint on cement hardibacker behind my wood stove .
How do you score Hardie backer?
0:463:03How to Cut HardieBacker Cement Board - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst lay your Hardiebacker. Cement board on a flat surface. And mark your cuts with a straight edgeMoreFirst lay your Hardiebacker. Cement board on a flat surface. And mark your cuts with a straight edge. With your tool of choice in hand you're ready to start scoring.
How do you break Hardie backer board?
0:020:51Cutting HardieBacker® 12mm: Score & Snap thin edges - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd with your claw hammer initially. You're just trying to increase the cut weaken the body. Then goMoreAnd with your claw hammer initially. You're just trying to increase the cut weaken the body. Then go harder trying to break through.
How do you finish cement board?
0:3614:23Taping and prepping cement board joints - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut I want to show you - it's really hard to find the end here so what I do is I just scoot. The topMoreBut I want to show you - it's really hard to find the end here so what I do is I just scoot. The top until I see where the seam is there it is right there then I just push it back.
Does Hardie backer board need priming?
Do I need to prime HardieBacker® board before I tile onto it? No. HardieBacker tile backerboard is ready to tile once installed, just wipe down with a damp sponge to remove any dust prior to tiling.
Can you paint cement backer board?
Do not paint a cement board unless you have thoroughly cleaned it first, or you may have problems with adhesion. Clean the cement board with a pressure washer. Cement boards, also known as Hardie boards, are a type of fiber cement siding.
Can you finish backer board like drywall?
Things You'll Need Durock Cement Boards are a type of drywall reinforced with cement for a harder surface. This type of wall material can be finished just like ordinary drywall, using joint tape and joint compound.
What do you use to mud Hardibacker?
The correct way to "mud the joints" is going to be to use tile thinset and a fiberglass tape made for cement board. It's similar to the sticky fiberglass tape made for drywall, but its thicker and more abrasion resistant since the thinset has sand in it and can be vary abrasive.
How do you transition from Hardibacker to drywall?
2:056:05Bathroom Remodel 72 - Tile Backer-to-Drywall Seam ScenariosYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI would apply thinset and alkali resistant mesh tape then tile over the seams onto the drywall.MoreI would apply thinset and alkali resistant mesh tape then tile over the seams onto the drywall.
chappers
in answer to your first question, yes it can but best to prime with PVA to reduce the suction.
Doggit
Hardibacker is designed for the tiles to go straight onto, so maybe best to read this first.
chappers
Can hardiebacker board be skimmed with plaster? Or does it need to be treated first? I was thinking of overlapping the plaster skim slightly past the where the tiles will go up to, and then the tiles and tile adhesive will then overlap the the plaster slightly, keeping it nice and neat if you know what I mean?
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