Tile Backer Foam Board

Foam tile backer boards wedi boardis probably the most popular if for no other reason that it s been out the longest.

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. 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. Add to list click to add item fiberock aqua tough 1 2 x 3 x 5 tile backer board to your list. Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.

More recently usg durock foam board laticrete hydroban board and johns manville goboardhave all come on the market. And second since it s foam the board is super easy to cut with just a utility knife. Membrane faced board only. Ideal for both interior and exterior substrate applications.

Kerdi boardis another choice with a decently long history and loyal customer base. Ship to store free. Kerdi board is a multi functional tile substrate and building panel which can also be used in bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile. Schluter systems 0 5 in x 32 in x 48 in kerdi board polystyrene foam backer board.

Tile backer gypsum backer board. Find backer board at lowe s today. Thick 3 x 5 ft. 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.

The custom building products wonderboard the custom building products wonderboard lite 5 ft. For pricing and availability. Waterproof and dimensionally stable. It s typically available in 1 2 in.

The durabase xps foam backer board offers builders and tile contractors a strong lightweight waterproof and vapor retardant tile base for wet areas. Cement board cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas. A 1 2 inch thick 3 x 5 foot sheet weighs just 7 1 2 pounds compared with 45 pounds for a similar size sheet of cement board. First it s super lightweight compared with the rest.

Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water. One type of tile backer board is made with a water resistant facing on both sides of the board. Foam core tile backing board has two big advantages over other backer boards. It s the ideal ceramic tile underlayment for new construction bathroom remodeling pool areas and many other high humidity or wet areas 1.

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