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Posted: May 26 2010,12:42 pm

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I guess someone on this board may have an opinion on this.

I'm having 2 bathrooms remodeled soon. I'm pretty helpless when it comes to DIY jobs, so have had a few contractors give me some bids.

A couple have said they do not recommend Wonderboard, another said he can hand float the walls but he Does recomend Wonderboard and sent me an email with some info on the stuff.

Anyone have good/bad experience with Wonderboard ?

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Posted: May 26 2010,1:13 pm

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Hey Hockey.
The contractor we used for our bathroom remodels used wonderboard. That's been 5 years+ now, and there have been no problems with it or the work.

I haven't ever heard anybody say it was no good............. :confused

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Posted: May 26 2010,1:44 pm

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Thanks DS

Never know what the motivation is for 'Sales' people to push the use of one product/method over another. :banghead

Never trust, is my motto...

Thanks for your experience

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Posted: May 26 2010,1:44 pm

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I've used it many times. Never had an issue. A buddy of mine was in building materials for years and first recommended it to me.
The only issue I could see is if you had to do some intricate cutting. It can crumble a bit if you have to cut it in small pieces. For floors that not really a problem, but could be for walls.
There's a similar product called Hardie board from James Hardie Ind. It holds together pretty good. Might be better if you have to make a lot of cuts.

oh, have fun...I love remodels... :laugh

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Posted: May 26 2010,1:48 pm

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Quote (GlassMan @ May 26 2010,1:44 pm)

Thanks GM

As for loving remodels.... The wife and I are now reserecting the FIGHTS we had when picking materials for our Kitchen remodel a few years ago.

GAWD, WHY does there need to be sooooo many choices for tile ?!?

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Posted: May 26 2010,2:12 pm

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Here's the issue with wonderboard vs. a floated wall.
Wonderboard is perfectly fine to use if the wall is 100% straight, I've used it several times on different projects. Basically, when the board is screwed down it flexes and takes on the shape of the wall.
Many contractors prefer to float the wall so they can get a "true" surface.
The finished tile job will usually be more precise.

I like wonderboard for the ease and quickness but a float wall will make the tilework much easier and flatter.

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Posted: May 26 2010,2:15 pm

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Quote (GlassMan @ May 26 2010,1:44 pm)

Hardie Backerboard is a more dense material than wonderboard, and perhaps less appropriate to use for damp bathroom usage. I generally see it used for flooring.

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Posted: May 26 2010,4:42 pm

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Quote (Ziggy @ May 26 2010,2:12 pm)

Many contractors prefer to float the wall so they can get a "true" surface.

OK, now I remember that's what one of the contractors had told me.

hmmm... My house is old and tweeked. I'll need to discuss this with the contractor I pick, see how un-true my walls are vs. the extra cost of the hand float.

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Posted: May 26 2010,9:48 pm

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Wonderboard is great for counters and horizontal surfaces, but we always float our walls over greenboard. Easier, cheaper and more conforming to inconsistancies in the vertical surfaces.

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Posted: June 09 2010,7:01 am

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So....how's this bathroom remodel coming along?? :stupid

You and the Wife still together?? :stupid

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: June 09 2010,10:15 am

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ June 09 2010,7:01 am)

So....how's this bathroom remodel coming along?? Â :stupid

You and the Wife still together?? Â :stupid

HAHA

Yes, for now.
As you would expect, many little arguments over the past few weeks after looking at endless amounts of tile and little trim POS's.

Think we've decided on a travertine but still not agreed on some accent pieces. Then we need to start looking at faucets and things. :cry

Just too many choices !!! :banghead

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Posted: June 09 2010,10:47 am

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Quote (Hockey Family @ June 09 2010,10:15 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ June 09 2010,7:01 am)

So....how's this bathroom remodel coming along?? Â :stupid

You and the Wife still together?? Â :stupid

Just too many choices !!! Â :banghead

Hang in there....and good luck!!

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: June 09 2010,8:53 pm

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Quote (Ziggy @ May 26 2010,2:12 pm)

I like wonderboard for the ease and quickness but a float wall will make the tilework much easier and flatter.

Float...

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Posted: June 10 2010,6:35 am

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Oh boy

here we go again.......... :laugh

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Posted: June 10 2010,9:23 am

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Thanks...

At least now that I have some info about diff's, I can make a somewhat informed decission rather than just letting the contractor tell me what to do.

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Posted: June 10 2010,1:11 pm

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So...when does all of this fun begin?? :stupid

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Posted: June 10 2010,2:37 pm

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ June 10 2010,1:11 pm)

So...when does all of this fun begin?? Â :stupid

It'll be a while. Hopefully later July or Aug

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