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    Dec 15, 2009, 06:05 AM
    Orange backer board
    What is the best mortar to use for tile over paint in the shower area
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    Dec 15, 2009, 09:10 AM

    What material is on the walls right now? If this is a wet area it should be a cement backer board of some type or a membrane covered board.
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