On Tue, 31 May 2011 11:05:25 -0700, Uno wrote:

On 5/30/2011 12:21 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Mon, 30 May 2011 12:18:55 -0600, wrote:

Use Hardibacker, or equivalent. Sheetrock is not intended to be used in wet
locations. Sheetrock is a little cheaper, sure, but do you want to do this
job again? I don't find Hardibacker that much more difficult than sheetrock,
just be a little more careful with the dust. Cutting it outside is good. ;-)

Thanks all for comments. Looks like we have a split decision. If you
were going with either hardibacker or cement board, which one would you
go with?

I've done both. Hardibacker, hands down! It's *much* easier to work with. I
don't find it much harder than sheetrock. I had problems with the edges of
the cement board crumbling and it's a real PITA to cut right.

The tile might end at eye level. Would you only put hardibacker/cement
board behind the tile and have the exposed part as treated drywall anyways?

I'd put Hardibacker behind tile in the livingroom. ;-)

If there is no chance of it getting wet, sure. When I did my laundry I put
the Hardibacker up to a line just below where the tile stopped, then continued
up with sheetrock. The tile stopped above all the plumbing so there was
little chance of water damage. Sheetrock is easy to replace anyway. Unless,
of course, there is tile on it. ;-)