There are a few old threads on here talking about mixing go board and kerdi pans, I just wanted to know if this is still a viable option instead of using durock/kerdi foamboard? I've been getting mixed answers everywhere else and only on this forum people seem to have used the combo without reservation. Thanks.
Goboard and kerdi?
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What screws are you using to attach the go board? I'm having a hard time finding backer screws with the larger head or ones that don't have those ridges under the head that tears up the face of the board.
I thought they released goboard fasteners and screws but I have yet to find these anywhere online, what's up with that.
I thought they released goboard fasteners and screws but I have yet to find these anywhere online, what's up with that.
Last time I installed GoBoard, I used some backer screws from one of my suppliers. I think they were "Primo Tools" brand. They didn't have any of the ridges and worked fine.
The GoBoard product range is pretty limited, and I'm guessing most suppliers won't carry their screws when they already have some from other vendors.
For the adhesive / sealant, I actually use one of the Sika alternatives they list. I can find it at Home Depot in the large tubes. It is far more economical and I like how it skims over/ sets up faster than the GoBoard product.
Also, see if you can find 4x8 sheets. I will sometimes do a mix of 4x8 and 3x5 sheets to minimize waste and seams.
What's your reasoning behind using Denshield over the foam boards?
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I have used regular cement board screws but don't like them...they "cut" the surface too much for my liking. Actually use an 1-1/2” electrogalvanized nail mostly. It leaves a slight dimple to fill with sealant. Holds very very well.
GoBoard is about $20 for a 3x5 sheet, so about double the cost of Durock. I can't remember what I paid for the 4x8.
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Why not use kerdi fabric over the existing drywall? It’s about $1/ft compared to about $1.5/ft for the go board. Once you add in band and corners it’s probably a wash; you stay with one system and you don’t have to screw around with fasteners and caulk.
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I hate foam. It's flimsy and expensive. It requires banding.
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Because it sucks to work with and you have to mix thinset to install.
Yep I used it once and that was the last time, I ether use Goboard or Denshield.
Drywall/cement board is terrible to work with. It's heavy, dusty and unless you adhere the kerdi exactly right you'll get air bubbles everywhere. I helped a buddy with a job a while back and we had to cut each air bubble then patch with kerdi.
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Really? I think it’s super easy, time consuming but easy.
Except for the heavy part, I’ve never had an issue with it.
Kerdi board is my go to.
Tom
Mostly just issues with the heaviness and dust. It's to cumbersome for one person and then when I need to cut holes in it dust gets on everything.
I have tools that handle the dust, be it drywall, cement board or any of the other backers.
Never had Kerdi bubble.
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