DensShield® Tile Backer
DensShield® Tile Backer is an ideal tile substrate for interior walls, ceilings, residential and light commercial floors and countertop applications in high moisture areas such as bathrooms, showers, kitchens, laundries, swimming pool areas and locker rooms
- Achieved a perm rating of less than 1.5 (42.9 ng/Pa.s.m2) alone, 1.0 (28.6) with dry set mortars when tested in conformance with ASTM E96
- Manufactured to meet ASTM C1178 Fiberglass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel
- Easier to handle than cement board – cuts and installs like drywall without the need for special tools or fastners
- DensShield® Tile Backer has been appraised by BRANZ, used in New Zealand & Australia; Appraisal No. 1066 [2019]
Product Details
DensShield® Tile Backer is an ideal tile backer board for high moisture areas as it has a built-in moisture barrier that stops moisture at the surface. Fiberglass mats on front and back of the board provide strength as well as moisture and mould resistance.
DensShield® Tile Backer is an ideal ceramic tile substrate for new construction, bathroom renovation, pool areas, and many other high humidity or wet areas.
DensShield® Tile Backer is an ideal tile backer board for high moisture areas because it has a built-in moisture barrier that stops moisture at the surface. This special coating helps protect the tile installation and wall cavity or sub-floor from moisture intrusion. The built-in moisture barrier can also remove the extra installation step of adding an additional, separate membrane behind other tile backers. It can also be painted or used in non-wet areas.
DensShield® Tile Backer is an ideal tile backer board for high moisture areas because it has a built-in moisture barrier that stops moisture at the surface. This special coating helps protect the tile installation and wall cavity or sub-floor from moisture intrusion. The built-in moisture barrier can also remove the extra installation step of adding an additional, separate membrane behind other tile backers. It can also be painted or used in non-wet areas.
DensShield® Tile Backer is significantly lighter than competing fibre cement and cement products (based on a comparison of 1/2” products). DensShield® Tile Backer panels are easily cut with a standard utility knife and are faster to install than cement board, according to studies by NAHB Research Center and Intertek.
DensShield® Tile Backer has been appraised by Branz (appraisal number 1066 (2019) for use in Australia and New Zealand.
DensShield® Tile Backer panels are mould resistant, and have scored a 10, the highest level of performance for mould resistance under the ASTM D3273* test method, a testing standard set by ASTM International.
In addition, DensShield® Tile Backer has UL Environmental claim validation for mould resistance (UL 2824) based on testing according to ASTM Standard D6329. For additional information concerning these tests or the mould-resistance of DensShield® Tile Backer go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo.
The score of 10, in the ASTM D3273 test, indicates no mould growth in a 4-week controlled laboratory test. The mould resistance of any building product when used in actual job site conditions may not produce the same results as were achieved in the controlled, laboratory setting. No material can be considered mould proof. When properly used with good design, handling and construction practices, Dens® Brand gypsum products provide increased mould resistance compared to standard paper-faced wallboard. For additional information, go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo.
Product Specifications
Physical Properties
| Thickness | 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) |
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| Width | 1220 mm |
| Length | 1220 ± 6.4 mm |
| Weight, nominal | 7.8 kg/m2 |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) |
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| Width | 1220 mm, 813 mm |
| Length | 1524 mm, 2438 ± 6.4 mm |
| Weight, nominal | 9.8 kg/m2 |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm (5/8 inch) |
| Width | 1220 mm ± 2.4 mm |
| Length (metric) | 2438 mm ± 6.4 mm |
| Weight, nominal | 12.2 kg/m2 (2.5 lbs/ft2) |
