Backer board is a substrate material for tile.
Hardibacker siding used for backsplash.
To cut this board you simply score a line with a straight edge and snap it.
You can imitate the parquet pattern to make the backsplash textured and nice.
The next thing to do is selecting the perfect pattern of backer board for the kitchen backsplash.
I used hardie backer board that i purchased at home depot to fit the backsplash area and then screwed it to the wall.
I made this kitchen backsplash removable.
My contractor has told me that there is no need to put backer board on the wall for a tile backsplash in the kitchen.
Unlike plywood and other wood substrates that can warp backer board is hard and flat so it won t buckle.
When to use a backerboard.
To cut more difficult shapes you can use any power saw.
During that discussion we had talked about adding a 1 4 drywall layer over.
After reading many comments on this subject i will use green board instead of backerboard or hardyboard to replace damaged old backsplash drywall.
Yes it s a removable kitchen backsplash.
This is essentially my wall to tile on.
Please keep in mind that power saws make a lot of dust and proper respiratory care must be taken such as a wearing the proper mask and cutting outdoors.
Do you need backer board for kitchen backsplash.
I put the board up in 3 sections so it s easier to remove.
The paper came off the old drywall and some crumbled around the 70 year old electrical outlets and switches that will be replaced and moved anyway.
Tip 4 the nice pattern.