What screws to use for Hardi backer?
The guy at Lowes recommended stainless steel screws for hardi backer. He says the thinset will corrode drywall screws or staples. Stainless steel or the expensive hardi screws seem like over-kill to me. Any recommendations for screws used for applying Hardi backer?
How many screws do you need for a hardibacker board?
How many screws do you need for a Hardibacker sheet? Fasten a minimum of 12 screws into the board (4 rows of 3 screws). Keep fixings between 15mm from board edges and 50mm from board corners. How do you fasten Hardie backer board?
What kind of Screws do you use for stikfit?
The Star drive recess with T-25 bit provides Stikfit for 1-handed installation. Backer-On screws feature a Climacoat corrosion resistant finish that prevents rust from bleeding into grout and are perfect for use in high moisture areas such as baths, showers, countertops and floors. Conforms to ANSI A108.11 for cement board attachment.
What type of fastener do you recommend for Hardiebacker® cement board?
What type of fastener do you recommend for floor and wall applications of HardieBacker® cement board? In compliance with the tile industry, James Hardie recommends 1-1/4'' long galvanized or stainless steel roofing nails (0.121'' shank x 3/8'' HD) or 1-1/4'' long corrosion resistant ribbed waferhead screws (No. 8-18 x 3/8'' HD).
What kind of screws do you use for Hardibacker?
Do you need special screws for backer board?
What kind of screws do you use on cement board?
What size screws Hardibacker?
Can you just screw down cement board?
Drill cement board screws through the backer board sheets every 6 to 8 inches. Position the screws at least 1/2-inch, but no more than 2 inches, from the edge of the sheet.
Can I use durock screws on Hardibacker?
Can you use screws on Hardie plank?
Can you put screws in Hardie board?
Are drywall screws OK for cement board?
Can you use exterior screws on cement board?
How do you hang things on hardiplank?
- Select where you want to hang your basket. ...
- Measure the diameter of the basket you intend to hang. ...
- Place the bracket on the Hardie plank at the marked location. ...
- Don safety glasses, gloves and ear plugs.
Can you use Liquid Nails on cement board?
Is Hardie Backer board trowelable?
It is not trowelable like a mortar and therefore results in high ridges with unsupported areas that can deflect under load, resulting in cracked tile. Where HardieBacker board is being installed directly to wood or metal framing, the use of a structural adhesive in addition to mechanical fastening can be used.
Can you use Hardie Panel as skirting?
Yes. However it needs to be installed in accordance with our written installation instructions for HardiePanel siding in regard to framing, joints, paint and clearences above ground. James Hardie provides a 1 year limited product warranty for HardiePanel used as skirting on a mobile home.
Can you use a Hardie Backer board on a fireplace?
Yes, HardieBacker board can be used as a fireplace facing. HardieBacker 1/4'' board can be used as a component in a 1-hour fire resistive construction when installed in compliance with National Evaluation Report NER-405. HardieBacker boards are recognized as non-combustible, when tested according to ASTM E 136.
Can you use 1/4" cement board in a shower?
Yes, HardieBacker 1/4'' cement board may be used in a shower. However, we recommend HardieBacker 500 if you need to make a smooth transition to drywall. The board must be mechanically fastened every 8'' on center to the wood or metal studs spaced a maximum of 16'' on center.
