Recent content by ruggles531

Thanks so much for the info guys. That's some great information.

Good to know. I would have thought something like that would be mentioned on the Hardiebacker website. So, if I install the shower pan flush with the studs, put some poly behind the backer board and lap it into the shower pan, and leave the 1/4" gap between the backer board and shower pan lip...

In my ensuite I was told just to install the backerboard to the studs and tile right on top of it. I wasn't informed I should be putting a waterproof layer on. The Hardiebacker web site never mentioned using any. What is the recommended installation practice? Also, is it OK to just leave the...

I installed a shower pan in my ensuite two years ago. The pan was a solid unit with a 1/2" lip around the edge. I installed it flush with the stud wall and put Hardiebacker 1/2" board on the wall, running it flush with the lip on the pan. This worked great and I was able to install my tiling...