Tile Backer Foam Board

Waterproof and dimensionally stable.

Tile backer foam board.

It is an xps foam panel manufactured with a waterproof proprietary blend of synthetic polymer mortar and an alkali resistant fiber mesh. Find backer board at lowe s today. Compare click to add item fiberock aqua tough 1 2 x 3 x 5 tile backer board to the compare list. First it s super lightweight compared with the rest.

Foam tile backer boards wedi boardis probably the most popular if for no other reason that it s been out the longest. Backer board provides a stable surface for installing tile or stone and protects against moisture. Kerdi board is a multi functional tile substrate and building panel which can also be used in bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile. Ship to store free.

Ideal for both interior and exterior substrate applications. Membrane faced board only. Thick 3 x 5 ft. Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.

Tile backer gypsum backer board. Kerdi boardis another choice with a decently long history and loyal customer base. Add to list click to add item fiberock aqua tough 1 2 x 3 x 5 tile backer board to your list. For pricing and availability.

The facing serves as an integrated waterproofing membrane so you don t need to install a separate layer of plastic behind the tile backer or a sheet membrane over the backer. Foam core tile backing board has two big advantages over other backer boards. Foam board underlayment 3 gypsum based tilebacker 7. Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.

It s the ideal ceramic tile underlayment for new construction bathroom remodeling pool areas and many other high humidity or wet areas 1. And second since it s foam the board is super easy to cut with just a utility knife. Engineered to prevent damage to the sub floor or wall cavity if moisture seeps through grouted tile densshield tile backer is the first backer board with a built in moisture barrier. It consists of an extruded polystyrene foam panel with a special reinforcement material on both sides and fleece webbing for effective anchoring in thin set mortar.

The durabase xps foam backer board offers builders and tile contractors a strong lightweight waterproof and vapor retardant tile base for wet areas. More recently usg durock foam board laticrete hydroban board and johns manville goboardhave all come on the market. Schluter systems 0 5 in x 32 in x 48 in kerdi board polystyrene foam backer board. Cement board cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.

It s typically available in 1 2 in.