Went to Lowe's to get the hearth components. Was planning 3/4" CD ply, 1/2" cement board, just like WS recommends and then tile/grout job on top.
The thickest I found was 3 X 5 Durock in 7/16" and 3 X 5 Hardibacker in 3/8" (actually .42"). My plan is to tile and grout over the top of this combo with 1/4" ceramic floor tile. Any problems with using 3/8" Hardibacker between the 3/4" ply and the tile job? I don't like the looks of Durock (brittle, scaly and crumbly). HBoard is much neater, cleaner edges and looks like more quality. Suggestions??
Thanks--
The thickest I found was 3 X 5 Durock in 7/16" and 3 X 5 Hardibacker in 3/8" (actually .42"). My plan is to tile and grout over the top of this combo with 1/4" ceramic floor tile. Any problems with using 3/8" Hardibacker between the 3/4" ply and the tile job? I don't like the looks of Durock (brittle, scaly and crumbly). HBoard is much neater, cleaner edges and looks like more quality. Suggestions??
Thanks--