There are two distinct surfaces on cement board: a smooth side and a rough side. If using thin-set mortar glue, tile should be installed with the rough side facing out; if using latex mastic, tile should be installed with the smooth side facing out.
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Is it possible to install 1/4 Hardibacker shower walls?
Because it can be painted and finished to match the tile, this type of board is typically used on walls where the tile does not cover the entire wall. Fiberboard, which is offered in a standard 1/4-inch thickness and is readily available, is advised if you plan to tile the tub surround as well as the bathroom walls up to wainscot height.
What kind of screws do you use for your Hardibacker projects?
Cement board screws are used to attach wood or light gauge steel studs to HardieBacker or a comparable fiber cement backerboard. They are available in various sizes. Countersinks with serrated heads for flush seating at any angle, a Backer-exclusive feature that produces a smooth tile surface.
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The smooth side with the 8-inch spacing between the nails, according to Hardie, is preferred. He advises, “Go up the central axis.” You want the side that, in my assumption, says “Hardiebacker-500-1/2” Ceramic Tile Backerboard and “has a fastening pattern all over it so that it may be used as a tileable surface.”