The cost of durock is between $26.94 to $31.69 each depending on the size of the durock you're buying and where you're buying the durock from.
Prices of the durock can vary from location to location and from store to store.
Durock is waterproof and water resistant which is why it's installed in showers and bathtub installations.
In a lot of houses Durock is commonly tiled over for the shower.
Durock is mold and mildew resistant and holds up well to wet locations which makes it perfect for installations in the shower and bathtub area.
Durock or cement boards are a highly moisture resistant building material that can withstand the damp conditions found in bathrooms and showers, where water can accumulate and seep into the walls over time.
Cement board is the perfect base for tiling, as it's waterproof and provides a smooth, even surface that won't be disturbed by moisture.
To fasten and install Durock cement board place the cement board panels with joints staggered from subfloor joints.
Fit ends and edges closely but not forced together.
Fasten panels to subfloor while the adhesive is wet with 32 mm (1-1/4") CGC Durock Wood Screws or 38 mm (1-1/2") hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails spaced 203 mm (8") o.c. in both directions.
Unlike wood-based materials such as plywood or products that contain some wood such as drywall, cement board lacks organic matter, making it impervious to mold, rot, shrinkage, or decomposition.