Called backer boards, the most durable are made of a cement material. Even if the grout between tiles becomes leaky over time, the moisture should not damage the cement backer board.

I witnessed firsthand what happens when cement backer board is installed without a moisture barrier. Last month I demolished a 25-year-old bathroom that had waterlogged cement board in the shower.

I witnessed first hand what happens when cement backer board is installed without a moisture barrier. Last month I demolished a 25-year-old bathroom that had waterlogged cement board in the shower.

What was more surprising was that cement based backer boards were available when this home was built and this green board use reflects a cost-cutting measure that is usually a mistake.

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 ...

James Hardie Industries (JHX) is a leading fiber cement building products company. The company’s two main product lines are cement-based backer board for tile installations and cement-based ...

Concrete backer-board, once commonly referred to in the field by the brand name Wonderboard(r), is a cement product designed as a sheathing material for walls and floors. This product is good for ...

The product, billed as the first and only waterproof cement backer board, features high strength, ease of use and superior tile adhesion, with a waterproof composition throughout the board.

To cut cement board, score the board with a utility knife or carbide tipped cutter, and snap on the score line. For outlets or toilet flanges, trace and then drill holes in the perimeter, score ...

To cut cement board, score the board with a utility knife or carbide tipped cutter, and snap on the score line. For outlets or toilet flanges, trace and then drill holes in the perimeter, score ...