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Hardie Backer .42 in. Cement Board is a cement backerboard designed for use with walls, floors and countertops. Use on walls in moisture prone areas, as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for all tile, vinyl and wood flooring applications. Provides excellent adhesion, resists moisture and features MoldBlock Technology to protect the board against damage from mold. .42 in. thickness provides strength and ease of use on walls, with flooring or countertop projects in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.
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- Protects project outcome with excellent adhesion
- Contains no fillers or abrasive aggregate, made with 90% Portland cement and sand for strength, creating a strong foundation for projects
- Moisture resistant board works in wet areas
- Score and Snap - easily perform quick and clean cuts indoors using a scoring knife or a utility knife
- Strong enough for use in commercial or residential applications
- 3 ft. x 5 ft. Board is .42 in. deep and works on floor, wall, countertop or backsplash applications
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| Brand | James Hardie | USG Durock Brand | James Hardie | USG Durock Brand |
| Name | HardieBacker 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 0.42 in. Cement Backerboard | 1/2 in. x 3 ft. x 5 ft. Cement Board with EdgeGuard | HardieBacker with HydroDefense Technology 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 0.42 in. Waterproof Cement Backer Board | 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Cement Board with EdgeGuard |
| Price | $1198 | $1276 Buy 30 or more $11.48 | $2098 | $3272 Buy 30 or more $29.45 |
| Ratings | (799) | (633) | (156) | (79) |
| Width (ft) x Length (ft) | 3x5 | 3x5 | 3ftx5ft | 4x8 |
| Product Thickness (in.) | 0.42 | 0.5 | .42 in | 0.5 |
| Drywall Features | Environmentally Sustainable,Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant | Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant,Mold Resistant,Sag Resistant | Environmentally Sustainable,Fire Resistant,Waterproof | Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant,Mold Resistant,Sag Resistant |
| Drywall Product Thickness (in.) | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. |
| Product Length (ft.) | 5 | 5 | 5 ft | 8 |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Drywall Product Thickness (in.)
1/2 in.
Product Length (ft.)
5
Product Thickness (in.)
0.42
Product Width (ft.)
3
Width (ft) x Length (ft)
3x5
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Drywall Features
Environmentally Sustainable,Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant
Product Weight (lb.)
39
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Customer Reviews
Apr 29, 2022
Great Product
I purchased about 300 of these hardie backer boards for a condo in la, sound engineer required me to install double of these, they were great a light enough to carry and move around, easy to cut and place on the floor, I anchored some down with concrete screws and didn't break good material.
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Jan 6, 2022
Choice of the pros. Easy to score and snap...
Choice of the pros. Easy to score and snap
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Jul 15, 2020
easy to install and cut
my favorite cement board. It would be perfect if they add a mark line for each 8" it will make screwing the boards in little faster.
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May 16, 2020
Easier to use than Wonderboard. Goes down faster and easier modify and fit in tight spaces.
Easier to use than Wonderboard. Goes down faster and easier modify and fit in tight spaces.
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Apr 21, 2020
the backer board is fine. I used my rotozip to cut it with a diamond blade. easy to cut and handl...
the backer board is fine. I used my rotozip to cut it with a diamond blade. easy to cut and handle. I have never had much luck cutting this stuff with a razor knife.
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Apr 15, 2020
Easy to cut and trim. Textures nicely. Used cement boards instead of sheet rock on walls!
Easy to cut and trim.
Textures nicely.
Used cement boards instead of sheet rock on walls!
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Mar 3, 2020
Much stronger than drywall and the 2 different sizes of 1/4" & 1/2" make it easy to fit your show...
Much stronger than drywall and the 2 different sizes of 1/4" & 1/2" make it easy to fit your shower.
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Sep 10, 2019
I've used this product in dozens of bathrooms, behind tub and shower walls but this time, I decid...
I've used this product in dozens of bathrooms, behind tub and shower walls but this time, I decided to use it on something totally different. I installed below a few bay windows on an old house, where there had previously been some of that old-fashioned criss-cross, wooden lattice. I took the lattice down because the varmints kept crawling behind there to keep warm at night. They also had a habit of tearing it apart as a way of saying "Than you" for the free nights lodging. So, I decided to use concrete backerboard instead and I painted this boards a flat black with BEHR brand exterior paint. This would not only send out a "No Vacancy" message but it would keep the cold off of the floors in the bay windows in the winter months. This was a very simply and inexpensive fix.
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Jul 30, 2019
Exactly what's needed in wet areas or shower units.
Exactly what's needed in wet areas or shower units.
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Mar 26, 2019
Durable. Gets the job done.
Durable. Gets the job done.
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