On 9 Dec 2006 07:38:36 -0800, wrote:

Hi,

I am planning to use Hardibacker between the tile and wood subfloor.
I
understand that I need to set a layer of thinset with a 1/4" trowel
on
the subfloor and put the board on it before I screw it in. My
question
is can I walk on the Hardibacker before the thinset dries? Or should
I
wait for some time?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

If you are using thinset under the hardibacker board, I would use
roofing nails @ 8"OC and forget the screws. They are a pain to set.
We normally install tile the same day as we set the hardibacker
boards, so yes you can walk on them.

-Lee