| HARDIBACKER® Ceramic Tile Underlayment: The Ultimate Cement BoardTM • #1 Quality Underlayment (BUILDER Brand Survey) • Best ¼” selling backerboard in the United States• Lightest ½” cement board on the market• Water resistant and mold resistant• Hardibacker products contain no glass fibers, gypsum, asbestos, or formaldehydeInstalling the right underlayment behind ceramic tile can prevent unattractive broken tiles, swollen walls and spongy floors, as well as the embarrassment associated with customer callbacks down the road. Hardibacker ceramic tile backerboard is available in a ¼” and nominal ½” thickness, both of which provide water resistance to help protect the substrate, while maintaining tile adhesion. Hardibacker products won’t swell, rot, or deteriorate when exposed to water, making them the ideal underlayment in kitchens and bathrooms.Hardibacker ¼” cement board is intended for use under ceramic tile for interior floor, wall, and countertop applications. Hardibacker EZ Grid® is part of the Hardibacker ¼” line of products, containing a recessed 1” grid pattern and recessed fastener pattern. Hardibacker ½” with G2 technology® provides water and mold resistance for wall applications, but it can also be used on floors and countertops if additional height is desired. Unlike other underlayments, Hardibacker underlayment is non-abrasive to enamel or porcelain surfaces. Our ‘no-mesh’ backerboards, with their light weight and smooth surface, are easy to work with. Just score one side and snap; install with nails or screws. Hardibacker ceramic tile underlayment won’t crack or crumble, but instead, offers high compressive and flexural strength by utilizing fiber cement technology; giving your floors and countertops greater resistance to damage from impact. For more information specific to Hardibacker products, or to request literature, please visit www.hardibacker.com, or call us at 1-800-942-7343.About James Hardie Building Products: James Hardie is a company that has earned its trust in the industry, with over a century of experience in producing durable building products. From the beginning, we have devoted ourselves to creating innovative building materials for homes around the world. Hardibacker cement backerboard has been used in millions of homes in North America, a growing testament to our company’s dedication to producing the world’s most durable building materials. |
