- Tile backer features built-in moisture barrier
- To be applied on walls and floors
- Scores and snaps easily with standard tools
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About This Product
Upgrade your next project with DensShield® Tile Backer and enjoy hassle-free installation and peace of mind. This lightweight tile backer is easy to handle and saves you time—just score and snap with a regular utility knife, no special fasteners needed. With a built-in moisture barrier, you can skip the extra waterproofing and get right to tiling. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and more, DensShield gives you a sturdy, reliable surface for high humidty areas.
Highlights
- Rely on proven durability with a trusted tile backer product backed by a limited lifetime warranty
- For use on walls and floors in commercial or residential bathrooms and kitchens to laundry rooms and basements
- No special fasteners required
- Save valuable time and labor since the built-in moisture barrier eliminates the need for additional moisture barriers
- 20% lighter than traditional cement backing and 25% lighter than fiber cement board
- The 4 ft. × 8 ft. panel speeds up large projects with faster coverage and fewer seams
- Protect your project with a rigid and mold-resistant substrate that meets strict building standards
- Score and snap boards cleanly using a standard utility knife and no abrasive debris
- Backed by a lifetime limited warranty for residential applications
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Dimensions
Drywall Product Thickness (in.) | 1/2 in. |
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Product Length (ft.) | 8 ft |
Product Thickness (in.) | .5 in |
Product Width (ft.) | 4 ft |
Width (ft) x Length (ft) | 4ftx8ft |
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Drywall Features | Moisture Resistant, Mold Resistant |
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Questions & Answers
Can use it on the floor
I need to raise the floor by one inch can this product be stacked
Can I use a #15 felt paper behind this board as vapor barrier? Would it create a moisture sandwich?
Please reach out with additional questions to Techservices@gapac.com or call 1-800-225-6119
What kind of screws
It depends on how you plan on using DensShield Tile Backer. For Walls and Ceilings on a wood frame (galvanized roofing nail), use either a 38mm or a 45mm. For Walls and Ceilings on a wood frame (buglehead), use a 32mm or a 41mm. For Walls and Ceilings on a steel frame (buglehead), a 32mm. Lastly for floors (either galvanized or buglehead), use a 32mm on 1/2" thick board.
what is its fire rating?
The 1/2" is not fire rated.
Is this waterproof or just moisture resistant?
DensShield Tile Backer is moisture-resistant which is inline with other tile backers on the market.
Is this made of cement or gypsum?
This is a Fiberglass-Mat Faced Gypsum Backing Board which allows it to be up to 20% lighter than traditional cement board.
Can I use it outdoors as siding?
No, this product is not recommended for outdoor use as it is a tile backer. This tile backer is recommended for floors and walls in humid rooms such as laundry rooms, bathrooms, and basements.
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