Materials Sold Separately
- 1/2″ GoBoard Tile Backer Board
- GoBoard Fasteners
- GoBoard Washers
- GoBoard Seam Fabric (optional)
Recommended Materials and Tools
- utility knife
- pencil, or pen for marking
- straight edge
- drywall T-square
- measuring tape
- speed square
- rubber mallet
- flat putty knife
- corner putty knife
- level
- 5-gallon bucket
- 1/4″ square notched
- 3/16″ v-notched trowel
- caulk gun
- 5″ hole saw or jigsaw
- inside pipe cutter (if necessary)
- Cordless drill
- #2 Phillips bit
- thin-set mortar
- PVC primer
- solvent cement
Joint Sealing
GoBoard Pro Sealant (or approved alternative).
Grout
Cement grout compliant with ANSI A118.16 standard, high-performance cement grout compliant with ANSI A118.7 standard, or epoxy grout compliant with ANSI A118.8 standard.
Safety
Please wear gloves, safety glasses, long sleeve shirts, and long pants and follow good safety practices when installing GoBoard Wedge and GoBoard Curb. Temporary mechanical abrasion (itching) of skin, eyes, and respiratory tract may occur upon exposure to fibers or dust during handling. GoBoard contains no cement. Wearing a respirator is recommended when working with GoBoard Pro Sealant in areas that are not well ventilated.
Storage and Handling
Kits can be stored on the sides or flat in an enclosed shelter.