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14 | PermaBASE Building Products
PermaBASE
™
Foam Tile Backer
Lightest & Easiest Tile Backer to Install
ADVANTAGES
• Waterproof tile backer prevents water from causing
harmful damage.
• Passes ANSI A118.10 for waterproofness.
• Mold resistant per UL 2824.
• Made from a high-density foam with specially coated facers.
• Ultra-lightweight, yet durable enough for demanding
applications.
1. Coated Fiberglass Facer
2. Lightweight Foam Core
3. Coated Fiberglass Facer
PermaBASE™ Foam Tile Backer is an exceptionally lightweight, durable waterproof tile backer
board designed for interior tile and stone applications. It is ideally suited for walls, showers,
tub surrounds, backsplashes, oors and countertops.
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APPLICATIONS
Product Floors Countertops Walls Ceilings Exteriors
1/2” Foam Tile Backer •• •• •• •• –
• • Recommended – Not Recommended
SIZES AND PACKAGING
Thickness, Width and Length Pieces per Unit
1/2” x 48” x 5’ (15.8 mm x 1,219 mm x 1,524 mm) 60
1/2” x 48” x 8’ (15.8 mm x 1,219 mm x 2,438 mm) 60
TECHNICAL DATA
Property Method Results
Dimensional Stability ASTM D2126 <0.5%
Compression Strength ASTM D1621 Grade 1
Water Absorption ASTM C209 <3.0%
Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E96 <1.5 perm
Flame Spread ASTM E84 40
Smoke Developed ASTM E84 <450
R-Value ASTM C518 2.5
Mold Resistant UL 2818 Yes
Weight (lbs. / sq. ft.) .40