Our hardibacker got wet. Do we have to replace it before laying ceramic tile?
July 9, 2009
We recently put down brand new HardiBacker to our bathroom floor and were re-installing the toilet when a pipe came loose and water went on the floor. My husband had to run to the basement to shut off the water and in the mean time, some water pooled on the floor and I quickly tried to wipe it up. Around the toilet, screws, and some corners, the Backer still looks a little damp. However, it is drying rather quickly, do we need to take up all the wet Hardibacker and replace it with new before we lay our ceramic tile?
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July 9th, 2009 at 7:27 am
In my opinion- no. Hardibacker is made for wet areas. It will get damp when you put thinset or grout on it! Good luck with your project.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:27 am
NO DONT WORRY
July 9th, 2009 at 7:27 am
No, you don’t have to do anything. Backer board is designed to withstand water. Go for it……..