1/4" backer board vs 1/4" backer board?

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Curiousv

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I read somewhere 1/4" boards are used on floor and countertop but can these 1/4" backer board like hardie or wonder or fiberock can be used on non wet walls like other than shower walls in bathroom or can they be used on ceiling to cover popcorn ceiling?
 

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Where and how you can use 1/4" cbu panels depends on which type you buy. There are two 'classes' of cbu panels: 'normal' cement boards, and fiber-cement boards. HardieBacker is a fiber-cement board. The fibers, cellulose, add some reinforcement to the panel, making it stiffer, but also harder to cut.

Most cbu 1/4" panels are not designed for use on a wall, but HardieBacker can be used if the studs are NGT 16" OC...the others can't.

CBU tends to be quite heavy, and you don't really want a lot of seams you will then have to tape. Using their larger panels would be really tough to do a ceiling with without a lift, plus, getting them home unbroken is harder.

You may want to check with the respective panel manufacturer to verify their suitability for your specific application.
 
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