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Securing A Strong,

Clean Surfacehttp://www.granitecountertops.net

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What Is Backer Board?http://www.granitecountertops.net

a sub-material associated with tile installations,

particularly floors

makes a tiling project quick and easy

make the process easier and the result better

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Is Backer Board Just For Floors?http://www.granitecountertops.net

Backer board is not just for flooring projects

. Nevertheless, backing board is used

wherever tiles are installed, including walls,

counters and backsplashes.

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Are There Different Types of Backer Board?http://www.granitecountertops.net

Cement backer board is especially ideal for

wet environments, such as bathroom floors and

showers

Greenboard is a popular choice when little

moisture is involved

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Where Should I Buy The Backer Board?http://www.granitecountertops.net

The biggest issue with buying backer

online will be the shipping, but you may

be able to offset costs by having it

shipped to a local store or directly to the

installer.

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Can I Install The Backer Board Myself?http://www.granitecountertops.net

Installation of backing board is very much

a do-it-yourself project; in fact, you’ll find

free DIY guides almost anywhere backer

board is sold and online as well.

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Do professional install backer board?http://www.granitecountertops.net

Whether or not a professional tile

installer uses backer board depends

entirely on the project.