Cement board has a smooth side and a rough side. Also, cement board typically has a label or manufacturer sticker on the front of the board. The back of cement board is plain, has no manufacturer-defining stickers and is void of the front-featured grid. Always install cement board with the grid facing out.
Can you put Hardie board on backwards?
Hardi recommends smooth side out but states either side is ok. They do have a website with installation instructions and all kinds of info on hardibacker.
Which way does Hardie board go?
Which side goes up, smooth or rough? Either is acceptable, but we recommend that the smooth side with the nailing pattern of every 8″ on center go up.
Does it matter which side of Hardie board faces out?
Cement board has a smooth side and a rough side. Face the rough side out if you will be using thin-set mortar adhesive to install the tile but the smooth side out if you will be using latex mastic.
Do you need to know which side of cement board to install?
When installing USG Durock® Brand Cement Board Panels, does it matter which side faces out? Need Help?
What kind of cement board to use on floors?
Cement board installation on floors: 5 mistakes. Tile backer boards like Hardibacker Board, Wonderboard, Permabase, and Durock cement backer board installs. Cement Board Installation on Floors- Avoid These 5 Mistakes | DIYTileGuy Cement board installation on floors: 5 mistakes.
How do you cut holes in cement board?
Basic Cutting With the printed side up, use your straight- edge and a pencil to mark your line. Then use the utility knife to score/cut the glass mesh. Next, snap the board and cut through the now visible glass mesh on the other side. It’s that simple. Cutting Holes
Do you need to know which side of USG Durock cement board?
No, it does not matter. In the past, USG Durock® Brand Cement Board had a smooth side and a rough side that were used for different applications. Currently, USG Durock® Brand Cement Board is produced in such a way that it does not matter which side faces out.
