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- Standard drywall will come in sizes from ¼” to ½”, but green board can be bought in ½” or ⅝” sheets. The extra thickness is due to the additional wax-treated, water-resistant paper treatment on the outside of the gypsum board.
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Joist spacing should not exceed 24" on-center. Exterior grade 5/8" plywood or 3⁄4" OSB should be securely glued and fastened to joists. Installation: Measure GoBoard, then score and snap. To score, cut through outer facing with a utility knife along your measured line.
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GoBoard is available in 3'x5' boards for 4" and 2" thicknesses and 4'x8' boards are available in 4", 2", s", 1", 12", and 2" thicknesses. 4" is for floors and countertops while 2" and s" are for walls, showers, ceilings and floors. GoBoard ¼" and ½" are rated for use in residential
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- What Is Goboard Tile Backer Board?
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- How to Install Goboard Tile Backer Board: Two Methods
- Installing Goboard Tile Backer Board
- What If I Can’T Find Goboard Sealant in My area?
- Goboard Alternate Sealant List
What is GoBoard? GoBoard tile backer board is made by Johns Manvilleand is a waterproof foam board that provides a surface to be tiled over. It’s similar to other foam backer boards in that it has a foam core with a facing attached to it. It is waterproof. Of course, you’ll have to seal the seams and penetrations like you would with any backer boar...
Unlike some of the other popular foam backer boards that require their own brand of special screws and washers, GoBoard is installed with cement board screws or galvanized roofing nails. edit: GoBoard fastenersare now available and can be spaced every 8 inches as opposed to 6 inches. They are specifically designed for GoBoard with a bigger diameter...
The first method is the way that is outlined by other foam backer board manufacturers. This is where you apply a sealant to every edge prior to installing the backer board. For example, you would apply a bead of sealant to the top of the tub flange- then install GoBoard over it. Then apply more sealant on top of that sheet and install another sheet...
I was installing the walls around an alcove tub. Since a standard tub is 60-inches wide I don’t think it’s a coincidence that tile backer boards come 60-inches in length. For the back wall, I laid the panels sideways so they were 36-inches tall. The side walls I installed vertically. Typically, the back wall pieces get installed first then the side...
Some people have mentioned that they have found GoBoard Sealant difficult to locate. If you are unable to purchase this sealant GoBoard has an alternate sealant list on their websiteavailable to download. Below is a list of the sealants that were listed at the time of this edit (early 2020). You should always check their website for the most curren...
It’s engineered for durability, yet is up to 80% lighter than cement boards. GoBoard is easy to handle and can be cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife without crumbling or disintegrating. And, best of all, it has waterproofing already built-in.
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- Sheetrock/Greenboard. Sheetrock in a wet area is a major no-no. It’s perfectly fine to tile over drywall in dry areas like kitchen backsplashes and wainscot walls.
- Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board. The most popular product in this category is DensShield tile backer board. This product has basically taken the place of green board mentioned earlier.
- Fiber cement board. Fiber cement board and cement board are closely related. You’ve probably heard of Hardiebacker tile backer board. Fiberock is another popular product in this category.
- Cement Board. Popular Cement board brands are Durock, Wonderboard, and Permabase. Like the fiber cement boards, these can be difficult to cut. The difficulty comes not so much from the stiffness but the edges that crumble.
Sep 27, 2024 · Water-resistant gypsum board, or “green board,” was used in the past as a tile backer but is no longer recommended, mainly because better products are available. Glass mat gypsum board is a better choice.
Oct 6, 2020 · Backer Boards, Tile Installation, Tiling Accessories, Tiling Tools. Learn how to choose the right backer board for your tiling project. Get expert guidance on selecting the ideal foundation for a successful tile installation.
