I used cement board as the ship lap because cement board is fire resistant.
Cement board for fireplace.
You can install cement board to virtually any surface including a brick fireplace.
Manufacturers have recognized these challenges and are beginning to offer their own versions of tile substrates to ensure a lasting installation with no damage to the surrounding fireplace facing material.
Cut the cement board pieces to size.
You must use a fire resistant material around your fireplace.
Place a straight edge along the areas of the cement board that must be cut.
Fireplace makeover demo adding cement board removing the granite.
First cut a header piece the width of your entire space.
The 1st piece in the photo below.
Measure the fireplace surround with a measuring tape.
Adding cement board to the fireplace.
Tile or granite can easily be damaged by the expansion of cement boards or other backer board material.
The sturdy moisture resistant board is applied to surfaces as the base for ceramic and natural stone tile.
Proper installation for fireplace tile cement board step 1.
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Use these measurements to mark where the cement board must.
Cement board has an inner core made of cement and a paper layer on either side that makes it resemble drywall.