Cement Board Drywall

Cement board is a very hard panel formed by cement slurry and reinforced fiberglass mesh.

Cement board drywall.

Permabase 0 438 in x 36 in x 60 in plus cement backer board. Paperless drywall has been replacing paper drywall. Fire resistant drywall boards are crafted with glass fibers in an extra thick design that makes them ideal for use in utility rooms garages and areas near a furnace or wood stove. Remodeling a bathroom often requires cement backer board be installed as a substrate for tile or another wall covering in a tub surround or other area that is exposed to large amounts of moisture.

It is made of cement water silica limestone flour and fibers such as kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength. It provides a strong base on which to install tile and stone. This type of drywall is covered with fiberglass instead of paper which protects the gypsum board from rot and offers even greater resistance to mold and mildew. Cement boards are made up of cement and glass fibers.

Cement board is used for most floor tile and has all but replaced plywood and drywall backer materials for wall tile applications in wet areas like showers and tub surrounds. At some point along the wall the cement backer board will meet with the drywall used in the rest of the room. In high moisture shower areas such as shower enclosures use cement backer board. Cement board cement board also comes in panels but that s where its similarity to drywall ends.

These are available in 4 8 foot and 3 5 foot sheets that are either 1 2 inch or 1 4 inch thick. Essentially drywall is gypsum pressed between two sheets of paper. The quality of the board is a little tougher than regular drywall but some construction pros find it easier to cut. Cement backer board is a mineral based pre fabricated wall unit usually 1 4 inch or 1 2 inch thick and 3 feet by 5 feet long.