which side of 1/2" Hardibacker faces out?

amakarevic · 04-23-2012, 10:47 PM

i was wondering which side of 1/2" Hardibacker faces out to the tile. i am inclined to think the rough side faces out to the tile and the smooth side goes in to the studs but i've read different recommendations online. so i wouldn't mind some confirmation.

thanks

jklingel · 04-23-2012, 11:28 PM

the outside faces out.

joecaption · 04-23-2012, 11:32 PM

http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner...halfInch.shtml

amakarevic · 04-23-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joecaption

http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner...halfInch.shtml

wall installation on page 4 does not specify which side goes out.. :confused:

JetSwet · 04-24-2012, 09:45 AM

I put my installs with label facing out.

amakarevic · 04-24-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JetSwet

I put my installs with label facing out.

if you are referring to the paper label that has bar codes on it, that's the rough side (at least the ones i have purchased and waiting for install). but the smooth side also has some HARDIEBACKER black lettering written directly on the board.

JetSwet · 04-24-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by amakarevic

if you are referring to the paper label that has bar codes on it, that's the rough side (at least the ones i have purchased and waiting for install). but the smooth side also has some HARDIEBACKER black lettering written directly on the board.

I just fallow suit with my the guys who have taught me I never asked this question just went along with it.

JazMan · 04-24-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by amakarevic

i was wondering which side of 1/2" Hardibacker faces out to the tile. i am inclined to think the rough side faces out to the tile and the smooth side goes in to the studs but i've read different recommendations online. so i wouldn't mind some confirmation.

thanks

I would think you'd want the side that has "Hardiebacker-500-1/2" Ceramic Tile Backerboard" and has the fastening pattern all over it to be the surface to tile to.

However Hardie says; Either is acceptable, but we recommend that the smooth side with the nailing pattern of every 8" on center go up.

Jaz

amakarevic · 04-24-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JazMan

I would think you'd want the side that has "Hardiebacker-500-1/2" Ceramic Tile Backerboard" and has the fastening pattern all over it to be the surface to tile to.

only 1/4" board has fastening pattern. 1/2" is flat on both sides

JazMan · 04-25-2012, 12:09 AM

I see dots, or is it too late.
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hardi...r:16,s:69,i:39

Jaz

amakarevic · 04-25-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JazMan

I see dots, or is it too late.
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hardi...r:16,s:69,i:39

Jaz

faded out on the ones i got... thanks

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which side of 1/2" Hardibacker faces out?