Foam Tile Backer

A Foam Tile Backer is a lightweight board for walls and floors. This tile backer has a foam core with cement coatings on both sides. The Foam Tile Backer weighs only 2.5 kg per square meter. You can cut it with a utility knife. Many tile installers use this product for shower walls. The board does not rot when water hits it.

The product cuts fast with a simple blade. You score the top coating with a knife. Then you snap the board over your knee. The product has a rough surface. The rough surface helps thin-set stick to it. You put screws through the board into wood or steel studs. The product has printed lines on the face. The lines show you where to put the screws.

A product does not absorb water. This tile backer has a closed-cell foam core. Water cannot get inside the foam. The product also has sealed edges. You can use it in steam showers and pool areas. The board has a 10 year warranty against rot. Buy this product for your next bathroom job. It will last longer than cement boards.