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eevolk
06-30-08, 08:20 PM
Hello,

I'm adding a powder room under my stairs. The room is framed up and ready for drywall. The floor is ready for hardibacker so I can tile later. Which do I do first? Drywall down to the subfloor and then install hardibacker? Or do I install hardibacker and then drwall down to its level? Any advice would be most appreciated by this newbie.

Thanks!
Everett
in Washington, DC

marksr
07-01-08, 05:21 AM
Welcome to the forums Everett!

Usually the drywall is hung and finished before any work is done on the floor.
eevolk
07-01-08, 06:09 AM
I know it's probably a small point, but I want to get it right. Many thanks for the advice.

marksr
07-01-08, 06:35 AM
It isn't all that of small point - it's easier to lay tile on clean cement board than have to either cover it up or clean it up from the drywall finishing. Sometimes it's the little things that make a job go smoother :D