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What can I use to cut cement backerboard?

I am laying a new tile floor over plywood subfloor. I have Durock cement backerboard. The area I'm covering is only 4'3 x 6'8. I don't really want to put the money out for power saws ($60+) so I am planning to use a hand saw. What kind is most appropriate? Can I use a small utility knife for the smaller details?

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You can actually just score it like drywall & snap it.
they make a small carbide knife that works. look for it in the drywll section.
score with a razor knife and then break. you can use a hand saw also, the board should actually have printed on it to cut this side . good luck
Take your self a utility knife and keep scoring now keep in mind that you don't have to do it in one piece you can do it in a couple of pieces.and just fit it like a puzzle.don't forget shop safety by wearing safety glasses
I think most guys just use a utility knife (with a sharp blade) to score the board and snap it kind of like drywall. You'll use a few blades but I think it'd work fine. Use the fasteners recommended by the manufacturer. I see a lot of roofing nails being used but I don't think they're the best thing to use. The Durock wasn't cheap and neither is the tile you'll be installing. Don't try to save fifty cents on fasteners.

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