Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Q: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards do you use ...

Q I am about to tile the walls and floor of my bathroom. I have read some conflicting information on this matter. What types of tile do you recommend for the walls and floor? Do you recommend cement ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile installations ...

Q DEAR TIM: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. Which types would you use and which would you avoid? You've mentioned using cement backer board; do you still feel that's ...

Cutting backer board, especially if it's a gypsum-core backer board, is done with a razor knife. Score the surface with the razor and then snap the board, creating a clean line. Then use the razor to ...