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James Hardie HardieBacker 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 1/4 in. Cement Backerboard
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HardieBacker 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 1/4 in. Cement Backerboard

  • Ideal for use beneath tile installation on floors and countertops
  • Features EZ Grid® pattern, making cutting and installation easier
  • Outstanding resistance to moisture and mold
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Product Overview

  • Ideal for use beneath tile installation on floors and countertops
  • Features EZ Grid® pattern, making cutting and installation easier
  • Outstanding resistance to moisture and mold
HardieBacker cement board is a tile underlayment made for wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms. This cement-based backer board, made of 90% Portland cement and sand, resists damage from moisture and mold and provides excellent tile adhesion. Its formulation and structure results in the ideal combination of strength, uniform composition and performance that no other backer board can provide. HardieBacker cement board was made to be easier to work with so that regardless of how you cut your board, the result is less debris. To make installation simpler, the 1/4 in. x 3 ft. x 5 ft. sheets have James Hardie's exclusive EZ Grid recessed fastener pattern to help with nail and screw placement. HardieBacker cement board's superior strength and durability delivers a solid foundation for tile jobs to help protect your work and reputation. James Hardie stands behind HardieBacker cement board with a limited lifetime product warranty.
  • The Most Preferred Brand of Backer Board by Tile Installers and Contractors
  • HardieBacker 1/4 in. cement board is best used for floors and countertops
  • Made better - The 90% Portland cement and sand formulation provides a solid foundation for your tile with up to 3 times the compressive strength of competitive board
  • Installs better - cuts cleaner for tighter seam lines and less debris
  • Performs better - unique formulation delivers a product with outstanding resistance to moisture and mold
  • Score and Snap the board by making 2-3 passes with a utility knife or a carbide tipped blade, place one hand and knee firmly along the score line, then use the opposite hand to pull the board up
  • Cut HardieBacker cement board with snapper shears instead of a grinder for the same clean, sharp edges for straight seam lines while significantly reducing the amount of dust in your work environment
  • Limited lifetime product warranty
  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

Product Overview

  • Ideal for use beneath tile installation on floors and countertops
  • Features EZ Grid® pattern, making cutting and installation easier
  • Outstanding resistance to moisture and mold
Model #: 220022
Sku #: 180869
Internet #: 100183556

HardieBacker cement board is a tile underlayment made for wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms. This cement-based backer board, made of 90% Portland cement and sand, resists damage from moisture and mold and provides excellent tile adhesion. Its formulation and structure results in the ideal combination of strength, uniform composition and performance that no other backer board can provide. HardieBacker cement board was made to be easier to work with so that regardless of how you cut your board, the result is less debris. To make installation simpler, the 1/4 in. x 3 ft. x 5 ft. sheets have James Hardie's exclusive EZ Grid recessed fastener pattern to help with nail and screw placement. HardieBacker cement board's superior strength and durability delivers a solid foundation for tile jobs to help protect your work and reputation. James Hardie stands behind HardieBacker cement board with a limited lifetime product warranty.

  • The Most Preferred Brand of Backer Board by Tile Installers and Contractors
  • HardieBacker 1/4 in. cement board is best used for floors and countertops
  • Made better - The 90% Portland cement and sand formulation provides a solid foundation for your tile with up to 3 times the compressive strength of competitive board
  • Installs better - cuts cleaner for tighter seam lines and less debris
  • Performs better - unique formulation delivers a product with outstanding resistance to moisture and mold
  • Score and Snap the board by making 2-3 passes with a utility knife or a carbide tipped blade, place one hand and knee firmly along the score line, then use the opposite hand to pull the board up
  • Cut HardieBacker cement board with snapper shears instead of a grinder for the same clean, sharp edges for straight seam lines while significantly reducing the amount of dust in your work environment
  • Limited lifetime product warranty
  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

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Width (ft) x Length (ft) 3x5 3x5 3x5 2.667x4
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Specifications

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)
60
Product Height (in.)
.25
Product Length (ft.)
5
Product Thickness (in.)
0.25
Product Width (ft.)
3
Product Width (in.)
36
Width (ft) x Length (ft)
3x5

Details

Drywall Features
Environmentally Sustainable,Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant,Mold Resistant
Product Weight (lb.)
28.5lb

Specifications

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)
60
Product Height (in.)
.25
Product Length (ft.)
5
Product Thickness (in.)
0.25
Product Width (ft.)
3
Product Width (in.)
36
Width (ft) x Length (ft)
3x5

Details

Drywall Features
Environmentally Sustainable,Fire Resistant,Moisture Resistant,Mold Resistant
Product Weight (lb.)
28.5lb

Questions & Answers

Can i screw 1/4 hardie onto 3/4 plywood subfloor ? (No mortar)

Asked by: Carpitonto
No! Read the installation Guide. Thinset Mortar is absolutely needed to prevent unwanted movement between the subfloor and Cement Board. This helps prevent the tile and grout from cracking prematurely.
Answered by: K9
Date published: 2019-02-18

Under "Underlayment Instructions", they say "Lightly butt the board joints. Do not leave a gap". ...

Under "Underlayment Instructions", they say "Lightly butt the board joints. Do not leave a gap". We're putting down 3 layers of this over 3/4" OSB, followed by 1/2" engineered wood flooring. We're using the Backer screws to secure it to the subfloor. Can someone confirm that we in fact do not need the gap between the joints, in any of the layers? Thank you
Asked by: RMB1988
RyanSEA, this sounds like an interesting off-label use for cement backerboard. They say HardieBacker is dimensionally stable, so I would follow the other advice here and lightly butt them; touching, but not pressed together. Have you heard of other builders using backerboard as soundproofing, or is this an idea of your own that you are trying out? I'd be interested to know what the results are.
Answered by: adroitus
Date published: 2018-05-10

I'm installing backsplash in the kitchen with HardieBacker as the base. Can I adhere wallpaper t...

I'm installing backsplash in the kitchen with HardieBacker as the base. Can I adhere wallpaper to the Hardiebacker? Can I adhere a contact type paper to it?
Asked by: Pammi
Wallpaper will show every blemish in the HardieBacker. You will need a thin layer of Thinset or other filler such as spackling. Check your coating material for wallpaper adherence.
Answered by: LodiLeon
Date published: 2019-05-14

can this product be cut with a sabresaw, if so, using what blade type?

want to use it as a backing for a pebble mosiace for outside (under the Eve's) use in FL
Asked by: RBnaples
You can use carbide or diamond tipped blades on our products. The problem is only the 1/2 inch backer is approved for exterior wall applications.
Answered by: James Hardie
Date published: 2019-03-19
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Customer Reviews

HardieBacker 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 1/4 in. Cement Backerboard is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 507.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Completed install of 30 sheets in kitchen , hallway, install went well cut board with utility bla... Completed install of 30 sheets in kitchen , hallway, install went well cut board with utility blade worked very well. The most effort is installing all the screws that takes time but the pattern on board very helpful. The older you get the knees get the best of you so take your time an get them into the board so there countersunk a bit. Used a Dewalt drill in handle the torque required to install screws. I would recommend product for floor tile install.
Date published: 2019-04-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tough, but brittle as expected. While the HD employee was loading it onto my truck, he lifted the... Tough, but brittle as expected. While the HD employee was loading it onto my truck, he lifted the first sheet by one end, bracing it on his knee. Suction caused by the end he was not lifting against the sheet below caused the sheet to snap in half. HD replaced it, but it demonstrates how brittle this stuff is, do not underestimate that. However, it was easy to work with once we got it home.
Date published: 2019-05-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to install over old subfloor! I needed to do a 425 square foot tiling job. The subfloor was 2 layers of 3/4" plywood (for a total of 1-1/2" thickness), which was nailed/screwed to floor joists. This subfloor was still strong, but it was old, dirty, wavy, and a bit rotten at the surface. I replaced the most rotten sections of subfloor to be safe, but could not afford to replace the whole subfloor. I also could not afford to clean the subfloor via sanding. So, these HardieBacker boards saved the day! These boards are secured to the subfloor with both thin-set AND corrosion resistant screws. The thin-set helped to level the wavy areas, and the screws ensured a secure attachment to the subfloor in the dirty locations. Here are the exact materials I used: 1) This hardiebacker board Model # 220022. 2) Thin-set mortar Model # CBTSG50 (to bond the hardiebacker board to the subfloor). 3) Corrosion resistant cement board screws Model # 23410. 4) Thin-set mortar Model # MTSG50 (to fill the gaps between the hardiebacker board and to bond the tiles to the hardiebacker board). 5) 2" cement board tape Model # FDW8246-U (this tape is pressed into the wet thin-set mortar when filling the gaps between the hardiebacker board). IMPORTANT NOTES: 1 bag of thin-set mortar provides JUST enough material to lay 4 hardiebacker panels. 150 screws are JUST enough to secure 3 hardiebacker panels. The official HardieBacker website has awesome videos to guide your installation. Good luck!
Date published: 2013-12-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good product! I used their screws but they are hard to get started into material. Great once they... Good product! I used their screws but they are hard to get started into material. Great once they take hold. Product is difficult to cut. I figured out to cut it on the backside with a knife as for some reason it breaks easier. I would definitely use again. The other brand is more like a rock and crumbles when cut.
Date published: 2019-03-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to use and lightweight. Only thing that would make it better is if it came with predrilled h... Easy to use and lightweight. Only thing that would make it better is if it came with predrilled holes on the perimeter to stop it from cracking, and chipping off around the edges. I drilled the holes myself and it stopped the problem. Still a great product that I will use in future projects.
Date published: 2019-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from HardieBacker is the product of choice for all of our tile installs. It goes not more easily and ... HardieBacker is the product of choice for all of our tile installs. It goes not more easily and does not shatter like other products. We use it on floors and walls alike. The only negative is that using the factory designated screw slots around the edge will often cause the material to crack so we hold off the edges a little more. Otherwise we use the screw pattern recommended by the manufacturer. We also always install the material with a layer of thinset underneath to create a level underlayment with a tighter bond to the subfloor.
Date published: 2019-01-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good quality. Easy to handle. Straightforward to score and snap... Good quality. Easy to handle. Straightforward to score and snap to length. Nice that it has dedicated placement spots for screwing it into place. Applied an epoxy-based paint and the backer board took it like a champ! Highly recommend!
Date published: 2019-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We love that the back of the Hardie board has lines on it. Makes for easy cutting. As a Landscape... We love that the back of the Hardie board has lines on it. Makes for easy cutting. As a Landscaper we use this on a lot of out BQ install's. And have never had any problems with it. We will be buying this item on a monthly base.
Date published: 2019-05-07
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