How do you cut nutec planks?

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Can you cut Hardie board with a jigsaw?

A jigsaw can cut straight cuts, rounded cuts, and is the best choice if you need to cut a circular piece or an irregular shape out of the cement board. Fit the jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade or a carbide-grit blade.

What side of cement board do you cut?

Cement board has a smooth side and a rough side. Face the rough side out if you will be using thin-set mortar adhesive to install the tile but the smooth side out if you will be using latex mastic.

How do you cut holes in cement board?

You can also cut holes using a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade or a drill fitted with a carbide-grit hole saw. When using a jigsaw to cut a round or square hole, start by drilling a hole through the backer board with a 3/8-inch-diameter masonry drill bit. Then insert the jigsaw blade into the hole and start cutting.

How do you cut a 6mm Villaboard?

59 second clip suggested1:02Cutting HardieBacker® 6mm: Score & Snap thin edges – YouTubeYouTube

How do you cut a 9mm Villaboard?

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Do you need a special blade to cut Hardie board?

Cement Board-Cutting Tools For some types of Hardie board, you’ll need a power tool with a cement board blade with a carbide tip to cut the board. Carbide-tipped blades are made specifically for this kind of work. Once prepared, cut the Hardie board as you would any other material.

How do you drill a hole in Hardie board?

It can be cut and drilled just like wood. However, drilling through cement-fiber siding goes better if you use a carbide drill bit, as opposed to a regular steel drill bit. Cement-fiber siding can be drilled while installed on a house or prior to installation.

Can I use drywall screws on cement board?

You don’t want to use regular drywall screws for cement boards. They can corrode, they can break down the edges of the boards, and they won’t drive in flush properly. Use ITW’s ROCK-ON and BACKER-ON screws instead.

How far apart should screws be in cement board?

Fasten HardieBacker cement board with specified nails or screws (as listed in “Materials Required”) every 8 in over the entire surface. Keep fasteners between 3/8 in and 3/4 in from board edges and 2 in from board corners.

Can I cut cement board with a circular saw?

Cement backer board can be cut with a carbide-tipped scoring tool, just score and snap the sheet, similar to cutting drywall. For straight cuts, use a circular saw fitted with a carbide-tipped woodcutting blade, but here’s a little secret: use a blade with the fewest number of teeth you can find.

Can you screw Villaboard?

According to both gyprock and villaboard, any tiled and/or wet area should only be fastened with screws.

What is Nutec board made of?

What is nutec board made of? Nutec is the trade name of high-quality asbestos-free fibre cement boards that are manufactured locally, all in accordance with strict SABS standards. The fibre cement boards are manufactured from a mixture of Portland cement, silica (fine sand), and organic fibres.

What is Nutec ceiling board used for?

Nutec Ceiling Boards are available in a plain or textured timber-grain like finish that simulates the look of real timber. Nutec plain and textured ceiling boards are extensively used as nail-up ceilings and as an all-purpose building board for other interior and exterior applications.

What are Nutec flat sheets?

Nutec High-Density and Medium Density flat sheets provide considerable scope for design flexibility and creative expression. Used as a flat vertical surface, Nutec Flat Sheets are produced in a smooth or textured finish.

Where can Nutec building plank be used?

Application possibilities range from facades for upmarket complexes to the external skin of timber-framed dwellings. Nutec Building Plank is ideally suited for upgrading facades or adding a striking look to new developments.