Hardiebacker Cement Board Cutting

Cement board is the best choice for walls and wet areas this no mesh board cuts easily even in tight awkward spaces.

Hardiebacker cement board cutting.

I hope you enjoy this video and it helps you with your f. But before you install it you ll need to know how to cut hardiebacker cement board to the right size. Cutting cement backer board produces crystalline silica dust which can irritate your eyes and lungs. That means the dust has sharp edges and will irritate eyes and lungs.

Follow along as i cut and install cement board hardiebacker on the shower curb and bathroom floor. Wear eye goggles and a dual cartridge respirator when cutting backer board. A word of caution. To improve structural integrity do not align the cement board with any plywood joists.

That s why it was named the most preferred brand of backer board by tile installers and contractors according to the 2019 tile and stone report conducted by clearseas research in partnership with the national tile contractors association and tile magazine. While a specialized carbide tipped scoring knife will make the job easier a general utility knife will work as well. Hardiebacker cement board is easy to install making it a great option for contractors and diyers alike. Lay your cement board flat and draw a line with a carpenter s pencil.

Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better. One of the easiest techniques used to cut cement backer board is to score the sheet and then snap it along the cut line. For long straight sections the recommended method for cutting hardiebacker board or any cement backing board for that matter is the score and snap method. A word of caution.

Cutting hardibacker board with a saw produces a fine silica dust that is crystalline in structure.