What is Tile Backer Board
lightweight & 100% Waterproof polystyrene under tile solutions.
Backer board or polystyrene tile underlay is used around the world as a premium
sheeting for under tiles. It was invented around 1983 as a better solution to cement
sheet and plasterboard. It is now manufactured by many companies and countries
including, Germany, Turkey, China and USA. It is nearly totally 100 percent waterproof,
is lightweight, extremely strong, faster to install, coated with cement, has sound
reduction and does not warp, rot or fall apart like plaster and cement sheet.
It is actually stronger than cement sheet !!!
All our bathrooms include foam core cement coated polystyrene sheeting in the vital wet areas, it comes with a 50 year warranty. Dont get sucked into using cement sheet or wr plaster that rots on contact with moisture in the air.
Contact us for any further questions about foam core tile underlay.
Further information about foam core:
Available in a wide variety of thicknesses and sizes, Foam core Building Panels are compatible with virtually any stable substructure. They are lightweight, internally waterproof and dimensionally stable, making them fast, clean and simple to work with. The blue waterproof core is CFC-free, made from waterproof extruded polystyrene foam, reinforced with fiberglass mesh on both sides and coated with synthetic polymer resin mortar which fully embeds the mesh layer resulting in the panel’s strength and the ability to develop highest adhesion strength to virtually any type of thinset mortar. The embedded mesh eliminates the risk of delamination of installation layers.
Foam core Building Panels combines the benefits of the latest manufacturing technology and material quality with sound and traditional benefits our trades enjoy.
Foam core Building Panels can be tiled with all types of ceramic, glass or stone tile whether they are mosaic or large format tiles. Especially large and thin tile benefits of the durability of the Foam core Building Panels and the even surface it provides.
- 100% waterproof due to its extruded polystyrene ( closed cell) foam core
- 100% mold and mildew proof due to the product ‘s natural composition.
- Strong and ready to tile surface made of reinforcing fiberglass mesh fully embedded in a cement based resin coating.
- High insulating properties due to its extruded polystyrene core giving tile or stone finish surfaces a warmer touch.
- Extremely lightweight due to its rigid foam core benefitting installations over older structures and fast and safe handling on construction sites.
- Easy and clean to cut to size using a utility knife.
- No limitation to use of tile sizes or the type of tile
- No limitation to use of cement based thinset mortars and grouts. Product works perfectly with polyurethane or epoxy based grouts.
- Replaces cement boards plus the added waterproof membranes.
- Available in multiple sizes and thicknesses for use as floor underlayment, wall and ceiling backer board, over countertops, tub decks, and for building seats or tileable furniture without need for any support made of wood or steel.