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- Installing GoBoard backer board in the shower remodel, which is a lightweight, rigid foam backer board which is entirely waterproof.
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I just found goboard at lowes recently when they marked up the hardibacker to 28$ per sheet. It used to be 14$. i used Go board instead at 24$ and its easier to work with by far. Not as rigid but cutting 1/2" hardibacker is a PITA. I used to use greenboard and primed it before tile. Never had a problem as long as you keep any cracked grout in corners sealed u and seal the grout or use type FA
I've been following your bathroom renovation project and appreciate the insights you share. I recently conducted a detailed exploration into the safety and installation practices concerning foam core backer boards, specifically focusing on the critical role of wood blocking for secure grab bar installations. Our findings highlight the potential risks and structural integrity issues that can arise from omitting wood blocking, even with the most reliable materials and techniques.
Given the importance of safety and durability in renovations, I thought this information could be beneficial to your projects and audience. Incorporating wood blocking can significantly enhance the strength and safety of grab bar installations, a detail that's often overlooked.
I'd be happy to share our findings and discuss further. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your knowledge with the community!
GoBoard also makes a point drain shower kit that comes with four wedge pieces so you donât have monkey around with getting the proper pitch. Also comes with a special drain so itâs waterproof!
Yeah, really like the GoBoard product line! Super easy to use and does a great job of waterproofing. We used the panels in conjunction with a solid surface Corian curbless shower base with a linear drain. That worked out great for us.
bought two tubes of sealant from Lowes and ordered more from Lowes online. Went to use the first two, had to throw them away as even with no tip in place, took two hands max pressure to get a little rope of sealant out. Checked the dates and both were a year and a month old. Other tubes were six months old but were I'd say usable, certainly not as smooth as one would desire. GoBoard is great, doing both shower and bathroom area. Needs a skim coat for painting and covering the GoBoard screws and washers.
Wow, thatâs no good! Couldnât you take them back to Lowes for a refund?
@@DIYBoomers yes I could have but I didn't keep the receipt and I didn't want the clerk to go back through months of purchases on either my list our wife's . Think she paid for that purchase with tile stuff. It's a good sealant, dries like rubber and seal real well with the Oatly shower pan which surprised me.
Yeah, I know how that goes. And we were very happy with the sealant too.
Did you use a caulk gun or squeeze it with both hands? Lol
Nicely done. I did tub pull walk-in shower build myself. Used go board walls Kerdi pan n drain. Kerdi banded pan seam to wall w unmodified thinset. It adheres perfect to go board. Used aqua defense n fabric on wall corners n screws. Very impressed w go board. Kerdi pan good too. Nice video
Thanks. Sounds like you are a very knowledgeable DIYer and did a good job on your tub and shower. Yeah, ended up finding go board after searching for similar products only to find that inventories were nonexistent. Real happy that I found the go board as I really like it too.
@@DIYBoomersis aqua defense or red guard really necessary on go board?
@brianherald5756 Not on GoBoard itself as it is waterproof as long as you use the GoBoard Pro Sealant on joints and screws. It might get tricky when you combine it with Kerdi products as commented by @dunklechuck1188. We combined our GoBoard with a Corian solid surface shower base, so that installation was pretty straightforward that only required 100% silicone in the GoBoard/Corian joint.
BTW, since the time of our installation, the GoBoard manufacturer Johns Manville now offers a GoBoard fabric for strengthening the joints. While it is not required, they say it strengthens the joints and helps the bonding with the thinset.
@@DIYBoomers ya. I used fabric n aqua defense on wall seems 3coats. Thinset on kerdi band to floor n walls plus 3 coats aqua defense there too. It wonât fail
@dunklechuck1188 Thatâs how I operate too, if anything, error on the side of caution!
The only downside to GoBoard is it's irritating to the skin, just like traditional insulation. If it's not too hot wear a long sleeve shirt when installing. I just finished a shower, but it was way too hot so I had to suffer through the prickly annoyance. Also, when I first started using GoBoard the screws where not available and the company told me to use roofing nails instead. I've been using them every since.
Yeah, I really didnât think about it when I started putting it up. I didnât even wear gloves. However, I did notice a little irritation before I finished, and I did wear gloves when handling the scraps during cleanup. So I would agree that itâs a good idea to wear gloves and clothes that protect you from the fibers.
I agree but the sacrifice of wearing long sleeves and proper ppe, far outweighs the hassle of cement board applications.
â@@abrahammc2125not even close, I'll take a little itch over breathing cementboard in and hauling it around making a huge mess. I have used Durock and usg for my entire tile career. The goboard is far superior
@@RawTakes My guy learn to read... I said goboard is better than hardibacker and cement boards...
Lol, I just found that out yesterday đ
Still worth it!
Great video man! Getting ready to do my tub surround nowâŚ.was between this and the newer waterproof Hardin backerâŚ.I feel like the hardie backer would offer better adhesion for the thinsetâŚany thoughts?
Thanks, yeah, I hadnât seen the new Hardie waterproof board. Looks like a good product. I guess one consideration is sealing the joints and the fasteners. I liked the fact that the GoBoard system included using their sealant to finalize the waterproofing. Does Hardie have a sealant that they have or recommend? You would want to be confident in your completed waterproofing. BTW, @douglasnorman8748 commented recently that GoBoard now sells a fabric tape to enhance the seam strength and thinset bonding over the seams, while eliminating setup time before tiling.
I responded to @douglasnorman8748 that enhancing the bonding over the GoBoard sealant is an advantage since we did notice the thinset sliding off the sealant somewhat in a few spots. We worked the thinset around and got good coverage but it was definitely noticeable. I think the bigger the tile, the lesser that issue would be. As far as seam strength, donât know how important that is and the GoBoard sets up very thick and solid. The seam tape is only an enhancement and not a requirement as GoBoard does not mention having to use it over the fasteners.
I think the adhesion on the Hardie board would be exceptional (we used regular Hardie board on the bathroom floor). The GoBoard seemed to provide very good thinset adhesion as we applied it to the shower walls. The thinset stayed in place very well over the GoBoard itself. The only exception was over the sealant as I mentioned.
Initially, I placed high priority on the lighter weight (compared to cement board) and ease of installation (including the sealant). The cost isnât that big of a deal, looks like 3x5 sheets of Hardie are around $20, whereas the GoBoard is around $28, but for a small job, not a big issue. If you are not opposed to the weight and cutting, the Hardie board looks like a good choice as long as there is a good solution for the final waterproofing. Thatâs just my opinion. Good luck with your project. Let us know what you decide and how it goes for you!
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Thanks! The GoBoard makes the job so much easier. đ
First go with go board. I saw they had washer things to use with the fasteners as well as fiber tape to put on after you use the sealant on joints. Wondering if they are necessary now!
@TiffanySmith-vb3lq I looked at the description for the washers on Lowes website and they describe them as adding strength to the installation. It says - when used, you can increase the distance between fasteners to 12â (instead of 8â without them).
Same with the fiber tape. Iâve read in the past that itâs an enhancement to add strength and increase adhesion for the thinset, but not required. I was satisfied with the strength of our installation before they started selling the tape, but we did have the thinset slide a bit in spots on the joints. We had to play with the thinset a little, but it wasnât a major problem, especially since we were using 24â tiles.
Thanks!!
thanks!
Youâre welcome!
Thanks for the video. What did you do for where the backerboard meets the shower base?
Youâre welcome! Yeah, I shouldâve mentioned that in the video. I used 100% silicon to fill that 1/8â joint between the backerboard and the shower base (per the manufacturer of the shower base). I also used 100% silicon where the tile adhered to the 3â shower base wall (also per the manufacturer). You can see more of that in the shower tiling video. Hereâs a link to that video.
Install 24x24 Large Format Shower Tile
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Installed the GoBoard like you with the 16" on center. Noticing that the board flexes at the edge of the board in between the 2 studs. What is the solution?
Being that the panels are pretty rigid, I didnât specifically look at that. I do know that the GoBoard Sealant forms a solid joint between the panels. It is a firm joint but maintains an amount of flexibility so that it doesnât crack. I was confident that the GoBoard and the Sealant provided a sturdy backing for the thinset and the tile.
If youâre really concerned about it, Johns Manville now sells a GoBoard Seam Fabric to strengthen the joints (it wasnât being sold at the time that we were doing our tiling). I'll put a link to the Seam Fabric at the bottom of the reply. They advertise it as not required, but adds to the strength of the joints and aids in the thinset adhering to the joints. Like I mentioned, I didnât have concerns with the strength of the joints, but I will say that in a couple spots, the thinset that we used slid around on the sealant a little bit. Overall, that wasnât a big deal especially since we were using 24â x 24â tile.
One thing to keep in mind if you do decide to use the seam fabric is to make sure that you keep the height of the seams to a minimum. Keep it as flat as possible so that it doesnât interfere with the overall height of the tile setting in the thinset. This can be more of a problem with smaller tiles as you will be applying a thinner layer of thinset.
I hope this answers your concerns. Let me know if this isnât exactly what you were asking. Good luck with your project!
GoBoard Seam Fabric
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Now goboard offers seam tape. I'm not sure whether I want to use it. What do you think? Also I'm using a similar base as shown in this video (Tileredi). I have optional flashing that goes between the base and the first level of goboard. After thinking about it, I am hesitant to use it also, especially in the corners. What do you think?
Interesting. We hadnât heard about the GoBoard seam tape since weâre done with our tiling. After a brief look at it, here are our thoughts.
It appears that it isnât a required step in a GoBoard installation, but it is an enhancement. They donât say anything about using the tape over the screw locations as Schluter does. It is advertised to strengthen the seams, enhance the bonding to the thinset and lessen the setup time for tiling.
As far as seam strength, I would have to think that it would stiffen up the joint, but I donât know how important that is. Keep in mind that sealant alone only requires overlapping the joint by 1â on each panel, where the tape is 3â wide and needs the sealant underneath. Enhancing the bonding to the thinset is an advantage since we did notice our thinset sliding off the sealant somewhat in a few spots. We worked the thinset around and got good coverage but it is definitely noticeable. We also think that it is not as big an issue the bigger the tile is. We used 24x24 so there is more area to bond to the backer board. We would be more concerned using smaller tiles. The last (advantage) that is promoted is that you donât have to wait for the sealant to skin over before tiling. That only comes into play if you are in a hurry. That might sway a contractor to use it, but it didnât matter to us to wait another day. As far as using sealant alone, we are confident that the sealant will last. It sets up very thick and solid feeling. Donât make the same mistake that I did whe installing the GoBoard, I didnât leave a 1/8â gap in the corners when I installed the GoBoard. I did go back and cut a 1/8â gap with a utility knife and filled with sealant before we tiled. Hereâs a link for installation of the seam tape if you havenât seen it.
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Not being familiar with the Tile Redi base and the flashing, I donât really know but I agree about being hesitant for corner use. We are confident in the construction of using the GoBoard sealant along with applying silicone to seal the sides of the base to the tile as the tile overlaps our base by 3â. Our base manufacturer stipulated using 100% silicone and not thinset between the base sides and the tile. Beyond that, the base manufacturer says to leave a 1/8â gap between the base and the bottom row of tile and also fill that gap with 100% silicone.
Hope that helps. Good luck with your project!
@@DIYBoomers Everything you said were my thoughts too. Regarding the Tileredi base, I was going to use the two part epoxy "thinset" for bottom mosaic and the transition from the base 4 inch wall to the goboard (using 12 inch tile). I see that goboard does not recommend silicon and that bothers me too. I know silicone lasts forever and water doesn't touch it. Maybe it's adhesive strength is less than the Goboard sealant.....I don't get it
We did use the GoBoard sealant to fill the 1/8â gap between GoBoard and the top of the base wall. The only spots that we used silicone were between the base walls and the tile, and the 1/8â gap at the bottom of the tile and the base, both locations per the base manufacturer. We didnât use silicone anywhere on the GoBoard, only GoBoard sealant and thinset.
So for that bottom row of tile, we used silicone on the back of the tile, from the bottom of the tile on up to the top of the base wall. Above the base wall, we used thinset.
Does the Tile Redi manufacturer recommend adhesives for use with its bases? Like I mentioned, our base manufacturer, Encompass Bases, outlines using 100% silicone between the base and the tile in those two locations, (and between the base and the bathroom floor tile, since it is a finished solid surface curbless base). But I would think that the Tile Redi base has different guidelines for adhesives since they are made for tiling over the whole base whereas our base only needs to be tiled on the 3â side walls.
Drywall shims behind the GO board would resolve the uneven surface issue.
Yes, drywall shims would have worked. It turned out ok since the larger format tiles that we used require a thicker layer of thinset which allowed us to even out the difference.
Wet shimming is the way to go. czcams.com/video/3N0SGhzVwn0/video.html&pp=ygUZd2VyIHNoaW1taW5nIGJhY2tlciBib2FyZA%3D%3D&ab_channel=TileandTools
Doing exactly same as you are, literally right now. Question: what about 1/8 gaps in corner? We expect to use sealant on 1st (alcove back) wall, to join board to stud. Then leave 1/8 gaps for boards coming off of 1st board, & fill them with sealant.
Good question! You know, I didnât give it much thought and went ahead and butted the corners together figuring to apply the sealant with a corner trowel and leave it at that. But thinking about it now that you mention it, I guess the same reasoning for the other gaps would probably apply to the corners. Never really saw or read anything specifically on that, but just found this post from a GoBoard user which does mention leaving the gaps in the corners. My bad! đ
www.diytileguy.com/goboard-tile-backer/
I may have to take a razor blade and cut an 1/8â gap off of the butt joints in the corners before I seal them.
Given some time to think about it (the tile has been delayed), we decided it was probably best to make a 1/8â gap in the corners so that these joints would have a thicker bead of waterproofing sealant like the flat wall joints. So I cut a 1/8â gap in the butted joint with a razor knife. That was fairly easy to do.
That 1/8â gap is not an issue if you use a 1/2â notch trowel for a tile that size. It would be an issue for small tiles
Yeah, thatâs pretty much what I was thinking too. Figured it would work out.
Did you keep the go board on top of pan flange? Is it flush with the flange?
Itâs not really a flange on this type of shower base. Itâs called a shower base side wall by the manufacturer (Encompass Shower Bases) that is 1/2â thick and 4â tall. I installed the 1/2â GoBoard flush with the wall and 1/8â up off of the wall and filled the 1/8â gap with 100% silicon, all as detailed by the manufacturer. A shower base that has a thin flange will require an entirely different type of installation. Check out the link below for Encompass Shower Bases installation instructions for bases with 1/2â thick side walls. Page 10 details the alignment of the backer board and the side wall. Good luck with your project!
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I did not see the go board screws at lowes...can i use another brand?
Yes, if you want to. Tap the link below to see the Johns Manville GoBoard Installation Instructions that state 1 1/4â backer board screws can be used as well as 1 1/2â galvanized roofing nails. Scroll down to the last page of the instructions to see the Approved Materials section.
Iâll also give you a link below for the GoBoard Fasteners at Amazon if youâd rather use them. I like these as they have a larger head that helps avoid tearing the waterproof layer of the GoBoard.
www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/tile-backer-boards/GB-001-GoBoard-Installation-Instructions-and-Technical-Data.pdf
GoBoard Fasteners - 550 pieces
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Due to LFT 1/2 inch notch trowel would be be for floor using a medium bet thinnest ,on wall smaller trowel would be fine or ,,and just pre float that off set with thin set ,
Thatâs an idea, thanks. Iâll think about doing it that way.
@@DIYBoomers haha just read my old text ,auto spell chopped it up
I did have a question is that pan designed like that for tile to go to the floor,,I've never seen one ike that ,,tile always sits on the curb from my experience
@@billhamilton7524 Yeah, this is a solid surface (Corian) curbless shower base. When installation is complete, the base is flush with the bathroom floor tile. There is a small lip on the front edge to keep water from coming out. The drain is a linear drain which is 3â wide x 48â long and is situated just inside of where the front glass & door will be.
Take a look at two other videos in our bathroom remodel playlist that give more detail on the shower base.
Shower Demo & Solid Surface Curbless Shower Base Prep @DIY Boomers
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@@DIYBoomers COOL,,you should invest in a roto hammer /chipping tool,, make life a lot easier with old tile removal
@@billhamilton7524 Yep, did that. Picked up a 10 amp (Bauer) roto hammer drill at Harbor Freight on sale over Labor Day weekend for $90. That along with an angled chisel bit made the tile removal a breeze. Shot a video of that also.
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Did you glue the backer boards to the studs before screwing?
No, I didnât. GoBoard installation does not require gluing to the studs. Check out the link below for the Johns Manville installation instructions for GoBoard.
www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/tile-backer-boards/GB-001-GoBoard-Installation-Instructions-and-Technical-Data.pdf
@@DIYBoomers thanks for the reply, yea I checked their video out, it badly needs to be updated (if itâs the same one I watched from 8 years ago). Theyâre taking about possibly using a nail gun to install the foam board- thatâs insane. Even backer on screws seem not enough holding power so I ordered the same screws you used.
Yeah, we thought the GoBoard fasteners worked really well. Good luck with your project!
Do you not have to put a membrane over the sealed areas?
The seam fabric is a new product for GoBoard since the time that we installed our shower. Johns Manville advertises it as an enhancement to the GoBoard process as it strengthens the joints and it eliminates the wait time for tiling. They say that you can tile right after applying the fabric as opposed to waiting 24 hrs for sealant alone to cure.
So it looks like itâs not absolutely necessary and it makes me wonder since they donât say anything about using it on the screw locations. Donât the screw locations need curing time too? Anyway, it looks like itâs optional. Our installation without fabric seemed pretty rigid.
One more advantage of using the fabric they advertise is that it enhances the bonding to thinset. This is a legitimate point since we did notice that our thinset was sliding on the sealant lines in some spots. We had to play with it a bit to get good thinset coverage on the sealant joints. Our tile is 24 x 24, so we werenât as concerned with that as we would have been if we were using smaller tile.
What type of Thinset Mortar?
We used VersaBond LFT (Large Format Tile). We got it at Home Depot. Hereâs a link below.
www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-VersaBond-LFT-50-lb-White-Fast-Setting-Medium-Bed-Mortar-for-Large-Format-Tile-and-Stone-VBLFTMW50/205789804
How long would it last since Iâm working on my basement shower
As long as everything is installed properly, I donât see any reason why GoBoard wouldnât last as long or longer than any other backer board in your basement, especially since it is waterproof where some of the other backer boards are only water resistant. Click the link to the âFrequently Asked Questionsâ document about GoBoard below. It specifically talks about installing GoBoard in basements.
www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/tile-backer-boards/goboard/GB-010-GoBoard-Tile-Backer-Board-FAQs.pdf
Make sure you level your studs before putting anything on the wall. Especially if you have metal studs, don't ask me why ;)
For sure! Sounds like you found out the hard way. Yeah, I did a couple things to level up the wood studs. I used a power hand planer and some felt furring strips. Very important.
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I will be using Go-Board. I also will be using a tile redi pan. What Pan did yo use.?
We really like the GoBoard. We used a Corian solid surface base made by Encompass Shower Bases. They make custom sizes in solid Corian in different colors and patterns that donât need to be tiled on the floor of the base. The wall tile overlaps the 3â sides of the base down to the base floor. You can check out the custom fitted base that we used in an earlier video of ours. Hereâs the link.
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You can also see the progress and the completed shower on our Bathroom Remodel playlist videos on our DIY Boomers channel. Good luck with your project!
@@DIYBoomers Appreciate your reply. I was told by someone else the identical solution with GoBack and using the Encompass Shower Bases. I think I will do this solution. I will view your videos. Very informative. Thank you again
Youâre welcome! Worked out great for us. Very happy with the look and ease of installation of both the GoBoard and the Encompass shower base. Glad the videos are helpful. Good luck!
Funny I see a lot of people mentioning the tile redi pan and go board combo which I what I was thinking. Howâd it turn out and advice or experience knowledge you could pass on ?
Looks like @rafeman3454 might have decided to go the Encompass Shower Base route. Hopefully someone that has done the tile redi pan / GoBoard can comment. Good luck with your project!
Sir Where are you buying the blue screws and felt furring today (February 2024) Amazon, Home Depot and Lowes has neither.
I checked the GoBoard Fasteners link at Amazon that I have down in the description and it appears that it is still in stock. Hereâs the link.
GoBoard Fasteners 550 pcs
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Sorry, but unfortunately, it looks like the felt furring is no longer in stock at Amazon where I bought it. And I havenât looked for a suitable replacement but I know that there are several alternatives at various stores. Good luck with your project!
Think I would have followed GoBoard instructions and caulk sealed the joints and edges before installing boards together and then trowel smooth. Just saying.
Yeah, figured it would be less of a mess to do it this way. Seemed to work out pretty well. The joints ended up being solid.
Is it fragile? Like, could you punch through it with ease?
Itâs actually pretty rigid. It is easily cut by scoring it and snapping it apart but as far as itâs strength, itâs a dense core that is covered on both sides with a waterproof layer. Itâs a solid support for tiling. It doesnât seem fragile at all to me.
No mess drywall replacement?
Well, yes I suppose, for instances where blue board moisture resistant drywall is used behind shower enclosures that donât need a backer board. But GoBoard is actually an alternative to heavier cement backer boards for tiling jobs.
Small detail. The Instructions say every 6 inches for screws. I just looked at it today.
Hmmmm, Iâve never seen GoBoard instructions calling for 6â spacing. Check out the link below for GoBoard installation instructions. The pages that deal with Walls and Ceilings, Bathtubs and Shower Walls say a maximum of 8â, but donât mention anything about 6â. Did you see that on a Johns Manville GoBoard instruction sheet? Aside from that, the GoBoard panels have the screw locations marked every 8â.
www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/tile-backer-boards/GB-005-GoBoard-Step-by-Step-Guide.pdf
@@DIYBoomers sorry for the confusion. I just re read the newest install instructions provided to the big box stores. I was at Loweâs a couple hours ago. They say 8â if using the actual go board screws and 6â if using roofing nails or standard backer board screws.
@@jagpilotohio no problem, I was thinking that it had something to do with installation with something other than all GoBoard products. Itâs all good.
Iâ@@jagpilotohioit's 12" if u use washers too.. and holds better
the backer goes over flange not on top of it
Itâs not really a flange. The manufacturer (Encompass Shower Bases) calls it a shower base side wall. Itâs 1/2â thick and 4â tall. Check out the link below to the manufacturerâs installation instructions. On page 10, it clearly shows the backer board to be installed on top (flush) with the side wall and with a 1/8â gap between them to be filled with 100% silicon.
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Well, there is a big difference between $27 per sheet instead of $9 HardieBacker
Yes, absolutely. If youâre doing a big job or youâre a contractor, thereâs definitely the cost factor. Our job was so small that the cost difference to us was well worth the convenience.
Still gotta buy waterproofing, haul heavy material around, hardi blows out and is a miserable product to use. If u factor in time saved, waterproofing that can easily allow an error and the cost of the system the little saving in using hardi with everything factored in is not even an option to consider. Go board all day. Sounds like maybe u don't waterproof your showers lol
Very good points!
If the tile is installed properly and grout is sealed water should never get behind it. My bathroom has primed greenboard behind the tile and its been fine for 14 years. The tile and sealed grout itself keeps water off the backerboard does it not?@@RawTakes
@@tabbott429Iâve never heard or seen a pro installer put faith in the grout being and staying sealed over time. Just a bad assumption. You always assume water will penetrate the grout.
No tape?
The Seam Fabric is a new product since the time of our shower installation. Johns Manville describes it as an enhancement to their GoBoard products. So I guess itâs not absolutely necessary but they say that it adds strength to the joints. On our job, the sealant seemed pretty rigid in the joints.
Thanks for the vid! Ill subscribe if you promise to cut down saying "uhh"
Youâre welcome! Ha haaaaaaaaaa, didnât realize that until you mentioned it and I watched the video again. I promise that I will (certainly try to) cut down! Ha, maybe too old to break bad habits but Iâll give it a try to improve my videos. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
no superfluous nonsense??thanx
None of that, just the facts. đ
Iâm gonna use this as drywall on my slanted ceilings/walls. So much easier to hold it up. I need something light. What do you think of taping it and compounding just like drywall? I wonât be needing it to be water proof.
Aside from it being much more expensive than drywall, I think that you would need to check with your local building code to see if it meets standards for fire resistance being that it would not be covered with tile.
@@DIYBoomers thanks for the quick reply. Iâll use lead paint that way the lead will be like a heat shield. Safety first!
@@BukitMan lead paint is hard to find, I just spray on two coats of asbestos and sand it smooth.
And don't forget to add some radium to your joint compound for better longevity.
Unlike schluter go board is waterproof the entire way through not just the surface
đ Yeah, Iâve been impressed with it ever since finding out about it.