I am laying a new tile floor over plywood subfloor. I have Durock cement backerboard. The area I'm covering is only 4'3" x 6'8". I don't really want to put the money out for power saws ($60+) so I am planning to use a hand saw. What kind is most appropriate? Can I use a small utility knife for the smaller details?
2006-09-10 07:29:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I think most guys just use a utility knife (with a sharp blade) to score the board and snap it kind of like drywall. You'll use a few blades but I think it'd work fine. Use the fasteners recommended by the manufacturer. I see a lot of roofing nails being used but I don't think they're the best thing to use. The Durock wasn't cheap and neither is the tile you'll be installing. Don't try to save fifty cents on fasteners.
2006-09-10 07:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by mike d 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Take your self a utility knife and keep scoring now keep in mind that you don't have to do it in one piece you can do it in a couple of pieces.and just fit it like a puzzle.don't forget shop safety by wearing safety glasses
2006-09-10 08:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
score with a razor knife and then break. you can use a hand saw also, the board should actually have printed on it to "cut this side" . good luck
2006-09-10 12:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by KAREN A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they make a small carbide knife that works. look for it in the drywll section.
2006-09-10 08:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can actually just score it like drywall & snap it.
2006-09-10 07:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋