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   xxPaulCPxx | May 30, 2011 07:06pm | #1

   All depends on what kind of backer board you use.

   Me, I liked the product clled WEDI, it's a rigid foam sheet with cement and mesh on both faces.  It's light, easy to work, and best of all WATERPROOF AT THE SURFACE.  It doesn't depend on a waterproof backing.  Kerdi makes a similar product.

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   velocrazy888 | May 30, 2011 09:46pm | #2

   backing for cement board

   Thanks for the input.  Was thinking about using Wonder board or Durock cement board, or whatever is available at the big box stores.  Will research the WEDI.

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   Craigabooey | Jun 02, 2011 11:14am | #3

   I always use Kerdi membrane on my shower/tub installs now. Makes it completely waterproof! If you use Kerdi you dont need to put anything under the cement board. If you dont , I would staple tar paper to the studs. Good Luck!

   Craig

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   cic317 | Jun 27, 2011 03:05pm | #4

   use either 4 mil poly or tar paper just make sure the lower edge laps OVER the tub lip!

   Quick, easy, always in the truck.

   Good luck

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   DanH | Jun 28, 2011 07:26am | #5

   And you were looking for a consensus?  Here??