Cement backer board is a DIYer's friend—it will let you lay down tile without using a thick bed of mortar. But you'll need to cut it down to size, and here's how.

Cement Board Detail. T he best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge ...

Photo/Tim CarterThis coated backer board is easy to install and works well on walls and floors. Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out ...