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    AmyJ Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 18, 2009, 12:32 PM
    Can you paint cement backer board, then tile over it later?
    We have put cement backer board up in the bathroom and plan to tile over it later. Can we paint it first until we have the time and money to tile it?
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    Dec 18, 2009, 02:06 PM
    NO.

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    Dec 18, 2009, 02:38 PM

    I don't see why not if you use Epoxy paint and scuff up with sanding before tileing.

    Epoxy paint is expensive. i.e. Product Listing ..Epoxy paints
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    Dec 18, 2009, 04:56 PM

    I agree with jaz... no
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