Foam-core tile backing board has two big advantages over other backer boards. First, it’s super lightweight compared with the rest. A 1/2-inch thick, 3 x 5 foot sheet weighs just 7-1/2 pounds ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

The right backer board for wet or dry areas Tile can be set just about any where, floors and walls are the most common. As a tile contractor, I have even installed some on ceilings. The main ...

“With this launch, Canadian customers can now utilize a more durable, lightweight tile backer board from Johns Manville that meets their specific requirements and goals, while enabling us to grow our ...