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CertainTeedInstallation Instructions ® CertainTeed is a trademark of CertainTeed Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of CertainTeed’s affiliates and related companies. NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CertainTeed A superior ◆aterEresistant surfaceF• Specially formulated ◆aterEresistant coreFmxcellent fireEresistance propertiesD and numerousfireErated designsFMold resistance rating of KI ◆hen tested in accordance ◆ith ASTM DMLSMF• Conformity to design and code requirementsFA light◆eight tile backer that cuts like regular gypsum board and is easy to handle and install – with minimal skin irritation due to • Lifetime Limited Warranty for residential applicationsF• T◆enty Year Limited Warranty for commercial applicationsFMeets ASTM CKKSTD ◆hich is recognized by the Tile Council of Reduced surface alkalinity versus conventional cement boardFKGN” (RFN mm) Diamondback Tile iacker has passed the ASTM CRLS Robinson nloor Test for residential and light commercial floors. This includes TCwA Recognition for specific nloor Diamondback® Tile iacker is a superior tile substrate for ◆alls and ceilingsD specially designed by CertainTeed to meet the demands of highEmoisture areasF Diamondback KGN” (RFN mm) Tile iacker is suitable for use as an underlayment for tilecountertops and floor applicationsF With an innovativeD builtEin moistureEblocking coating that resists moisture at the surfaceD Diamondback Tile iacker protects tile installations and ◆allcavities from moisture intrusion and eliminates the need for a separate moisture barrierF iecause paperless tile backer boards provide increased mold resistanceD Diamondback Tile iacker is ◆ellEsuited for tile and nonEtile installations in ◆et and nonE◆et applicationsD areas of high humidity and for fireECertainTeed’s olasRoc® products feature unique mmbedded olass Reinforced oypsum® (moRo®) technologyF This patentedA technology combines a protective textured coating on the faceD with reinforced glass mats embedded into a water resistant gypsum coreD positioned beneath a polymerEmodified gypsum surfaceF The olasRoc® offering providesaWaterEresistantD paperless surface that is designed to meet the requirements of the applicationF wumerous fireErated assembly designs for safety• Moisture and mold resistance for protection and durabilityFLight◆eight and designed to cut like regular gypsum board for Covered by UFSF •atent woF RDOLNDRSU; RDTSTDMLK; RDTRRDNUL; When using Tile iacker on countertops (see Diagram R)D a minimum LMGML” (KTFM mm) exterior glue ply◆ood base must first be installed flat and levelD follo◆ed by a bedding coat xGpolymerEmodified thinset on the ply◆ood using a KGN” x KGN” x KGN” (R x R x R mm) notched tro◆elF nraming spacing should not exceed LN” (RKI mm) oFcF OverhangsD expansionGcontrol joints on Apply cleanD dry Tile iacker to the base ◆ith thetextured side facing out prior to the leveling material setting upF nasten panel every R” (KOI mm) oFc in both directionsD usingKEKGN” (ML mm) galvanized roofing nails or KEKGN” (ML mcorrosionEresistant backerboard scre◆sF Stagger joints of Tile iacker panels ◆ith those of the ply◆ood baseD butting joints tightlyF Tape all joints and corners using nominal L” (OI mm) ◆ide selfEadheringD alkaliEresistant fiberglass mesh tapeD such as nibaTape® Cement ioard Tape and embed the tape ◆ith latex cement mortar that meets AwSr AKKTFNF rnstall tile using latexGpolymerEmodified thinsetD expansionGcontrol joints and grout in accordance ◆ith AwSr AKITF Use a ◆aterproof membrane (AwSr AKKTFKI) to seal edge and bottom of plywood overhang at face of counter and all other ply◆ood surfaces and edges that ◆ill be exposed to ◆ater or moistureD especially around automatic dish◆ashersF 1/4” (6.4 mm) or 1/2” (12.7 mm) Latex Portland Cement Mortar 32” Diagram RDo not use an additional moisture barrierF iacker has a builtEin moisture barrierF Do not use allEpurpose joint compound or paper tape in ◆et areasF Use L” (OI mm) ◆ide alkaliEresistant fiberglass mesh Do not use Tile iacker as a base for nailing Do not laminate Diamondback Tile iacker directly to masonry block or concreteF nraming or furring of ◆all is necessaryFrn all cornersD prior to applying the mesh tapeD apply a small of Diamondback Tile iackerF Rev 4-2014 /5M  Coating provides a water-resistant Coating provides a water-resistant surface that eliminates the need for a separate moisture/vapor barrier • www.certainteed.comGYPSUM • CEILINGS • INSULATION iacker KGN” (RFN mm)KEKGN” (ML mm) corrosionEresistantD backerboard scre◆s ◆ith coarse threads Hot dip SGKR” (KK mm) headD galvanized roofing nailD KEKGN” (ML mm) minimum lengthF iacker KGL” (KLFS mm)EKGL” (MT mm) corrosionEresistantD backerboard scre◆s ◆ith coarse threadsHot dip SGKR” (KK mm) headD galvanized roofing nailD KEKGL” (MT mm) minimum lengthKGL” or OGT” Tile iacker Type X for ◆alls KGN” or KGL” Tile iacker for floors or countertopswominal L” (OI mm) ◆ide alkaliEresistant mesh tapenlexible sealantwo additional moisture barrier neededTile adhesive (latexGpolymerEmodified thinset meeting AwSr AKKTFN)• Metal studs – minimu m LI gaugeMinimum recommended stud deptha◆ood – MEKGL” (TU mm); steel – MEOGT” (UL mm)iefore installing Tile iacker on ◆alls (see Diagram M)D the sho◆er pan or rubber membrane must beadequately sloped to the main drain or ◆eepEhole so as not Tile iacker on ◆alls in accordance ◆ith instructions in Diagram KFnor sho◆ers ◆ith curbsD a ◆aterproof membrane must be applied up ◆alls for a minimum of M” (SO mm) and a maximum of R” (KOI mm) above the finished curbF iacker should not be used in the curbFnor sho◆ers ◆ithout curbsD a ◆aterproof membrane should be applied up ◆alls for a minimum of R” (KOI mm) and a maximum of T” (LII mm)F Satisfactory blocking should be applied at the bottom framing (eFgFD ◆ood)F Special notesa Do not place Tile iacker into the sho◆er mortar bedF Leave a maximum KGN” (R mm) gap and fill ◆ith flexible sealantFnastening patterns and other detailed information for recommended installation and application of Coated olass Mat Water Resistant oypsum iackerioard (ASTM CKKST) can be found belo◆ and in the Tile Council of worth AmericaD rncF’s Tile iacker on ◆alls in accordance ◆ith instructions in Diagram KFTile iacker may be applied on ◆allshorizontally or verticallyF Thoroughly filling the space bet◆een the tile and tub ◆ith a flexible sealant ◆ill help preventAdequately slope sho◆er pan or rubber membrane to the open drain or ◆eep holeD permitting proper drainageF Do Tile iacker in the sho◆er pan or as a max. Diagram M Tile iacker OGT” (KOFU mm) Type XOGT” (NK mm) corrosionEresistantD backerboard scre◆s ◆ith coarse threadsHot dip SGKR” (KK mm) headD galvanized roofing nailD KEMGN” (NN mm) minimum length max. Diagram ODiagram Nmax. to not align ◆ith the subfloor joints and butted tightlyF nasten the Diamondback Tile iacker to the subfloor ◆ith KEKGN” (ML mm) corrosionEresistant scre◆s beginning in the center of each board and ◆orking to◆ard the edgesF Space fasteners a maximum T” (LII mm) oFcF in both directionsD driving them flush ◆ith the surface (Do wot Countersink)F Apply a thin coat of latexGpolymerEmodified thinset (AwSr AKKTFN or better) to board joints and embed L” ◆ide alkaliEresistant fiberglass mesh tape ◆ith latexGpolymerEmodified thinsetF Apply flooringEgrade tile ◆ith latexGpolymerEmodified thinset (AwSr AKKTFN or better) using a KGN” x KGN” (RFN x RFN mm) squareEtooth notched tro◆elF Use a L” x L” (OK x OK mm) or larger floorEgrade tileF Then apply floor grout (AwSr AKKTFR) or polymer modified grout (AwSr AKKTFS) to the tile jointsF Tile iacker may also be used in interior nonEtile areas that do not come in contact ◆ith ◆aterD but that experience exposure to high levels of humidity intermittentlyD such as areas outside tubs and sho◆ers in residential construction (see Diagram L)F nor ◆allsD ◆ood framing or steel (LOEgauge minF) should be spaced no greater than KR” (NII mm) oFcF for KGL” (KLFS mm) Tile iacker and LN” (RKI mm) oFcF for OGT” (KOFU mm) Tile iackerF nor ceilingsD Tile iacker should be installed perpendicular to framing ◆ith framing spaced no greater than KL” MII mm) oFcF for KGL” (KLFS mm) thickness and KR” (NII mm) oFcF for OGT” thicknessF Apply nominal L” (OI mm) ◆ide fiberglass mesh tapeD such as nibaTape® MoldEXKI™ Dry◆all TapeD over joints and anglesD embedding the tape in a settingEtype joint compoundD such as CertainTeed’s mold resistant CertainTeed® MLTech® UI Setting CompoundF Using a tro◆elD apply a heavy skim coat to the entire paper applicationF rf necessary to create a suitably smooth surfaceD apply an additional medium skim coat of all purpose joint compoundD such as CertainTeed AllE•urpose or Lite AllE•urpose readyEmixed joint compoundsF iefore applying paint or ◆allpaperD the surface should be primed for highEmoisture areas as recommended by the product’s Diagram Kmax. Diagram Lwide Mold-X10™ When using Tile iacker as a tile substrate in residential ◆all applicationsD panels should be installed ◆ith the textured side facing the interiorF Tile iacker can be scored and cut ◆ith astandard utility knifeF After cutting panels to required sizeDmake cutouts and then snug fit ends and edgesD being certain When used as a tile substrate for ◆allsD minimum LIEgauge steel or ◆ood framing KR” (NII mm) oFcF ◆ithout blocking for KGL” (KLFS mm); or LN” (RKI mm) oFcF for OGT” (KOFU mm)F •anels can be applied horizontally or verticallyFWhen used as a tile substrate for ceilingsD panels should be applied perpendicular to framingF nraming should be spaced no greater than KL” (MII mm) oFcF for KGL” (KLFS mm) thickness or KR” (NII mm) oFcF for OGT” (KOFU mm) thicknessF nor ◆alls and ceilingsD fasteners should be spaced R” (KOI mm) oFcF on ◆ood and metal framingF Drive fasteners flush ◆ith coated surface and do not countersinkF Refer to fastener chartF rn all cornersD prior to applying the mesh tapeD apply a small bead of sealant to the joint ◆ithout spreading it over the face of DiamondbackF Using nominal L” (OI mm) ◆ide alkaliEresistant fiberglass mesh tapeD bed tape on all joints and corners ◆ith material used to set tilesF Apply sealant to seal fixture and plumbing KGN” (RFN mm) Diamondback Tile iacker is approved for use as an underlayment for interior residential and light commercial floor tile applications as defined in the TCwA Handbook for CeramicD olassD and Stone Tile rnstallationF rnstall Diamondback Tile iacker over the MGN” (KUFK mm) ply◆ood subfloor ◆ith the textured pattern side up using a latexGpolymerEmodified thinset (AwSr AKKTFN or better) liberally applied ◆ith a KGL” x KGL” (KLFS x KLFS mm) squareEtooth notched tro◆elF The DiamondbackantF Diamondback Tile iacker board joints are to be staggered