Installation Guide

HardieBacker
®
cement board offers do-it-yourselfers and pros a cement
based, water resistant, tile backer board that can be used on walls,
floors, ceilings and countertops. HardieBacker cement board’s unique
formulation and structure give it the ideal combination of strength,
uniform composition and performance that no other backer board
can provide. Couple that with James Hardie’s proprietary MoldBlock
®
Technology and HardieBacker cement board is an underlayment solution
that is made better to install better so it performs better. That’s why it
was named The Most Preferred Brand of Backer Board by tile installers
and contractors in the Tile and Stone Report*.
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MADE BETTER
Compared to other cement boards, HardieBacker
Cement Board offers the highest flexural
strength and up to 3x the compressive strength
to enable a solid foundation for your tile job.
INSTALLS BETTER
HardieBacker Cement Board is easier to work with,
regardless of how you cut it.
LESS DEBRIS whether you’re cutting
manually or with power tools
CLEANER CUTS and sharper edges for tighter
seam lines
LESS DUST which means minimal mess
and cleanup
PERFORMS BETTER
Our unique cement formulation resists moisture and
mold. Additionally, it provides excellent tile adhesion
to help protect your work—and your reputation.
*The Tile and Stone Report is a bi-annual report conducted by ClearSeas Research, in partnership with
the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and TILE Magazine. HardieBacker
®
cement board has
been named the most preferred brand of backer board in the 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 Tile
and Stone Reports.