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Expert: - 10/23/2008


Question
I'm building a kitchen island and planning to set 4"x4"
marble tile on the 1/2 thick drywall, but really worried
about if the papered drywall is upto the task. Should I use
the more expensive cement board?

Answer
Hi Tony, the cement board is a better backer board for any wet areas around sinks etc.  But for regular backsplash areas over counters in non wet areas the dry wall will be fine.  Most kitchens have drywall behind their tile..I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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