Not Durock brand. Their spec guide states that only "thin stone". Thin stone is generally a stone veneer. Wonderboard has a much better and more extensive warranty for stone. See attached links.
No, laminate is not an acceptable subfloor.
Yes and no. Short answer is you need to apply a bonding agent to the durock so the plaster will stick. Blueboard is chemically treated to accept plaster, durock is not so it will just fall off without a bonding agent.
Dick Durock went by Swampy.
Yes, you can install TrafficMaster tile over Durock, which is a cement board often used as a tile backing. Ensure that the Durock is properly installed, clean, and free of dust or debris. It's also important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for adhesive and installation methods to achieve the best results.
Dick Durock is 6' 5 1/2".
Philippe Durock was born on April 2, 1966, in France.
You have to put a cement board like Hardibacker, Wonderboard or Durock over the ceramic tile.
Dick Durock was born on January 18, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
Yes, Durock can get wet and still maintain its structural integrity.
Dick Bullock's birth name is Frederick Bullock.
Dick Durock died on September 17, 2009, in Oak Park, California, USA of pancreatic cancer.
To cut Durock effectively and safely, use a carbide-tipped scoring tool to score the surface of the Durock along the desired cutting line. Then, snap the Durock along the scored line. For more precise cuts, use a circular saw with a diamond blade. Remember to wear safety goggles and a dust mask to protect yourself from debris.