DensShield® Tile Backer

Discover how DensShield® Tile Backer's reliable, moisture-resistant design can help support your kitchen and bathroom tile projects - perfect for floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops.
Close-up of DensShield tile backer board being installed, showcasing built-in moisture barrier for wet environments.”
Overview

Start with Moisture Protection You Can Trust

Protection That Starts Below the Surface
image 1Worker securing DensShield tile backer panel with screws to wall framing in a wet-area construction setup.

Antes de colocar azulejos en áreas propensas a la humedad, elija DensShield® Tile Backer, el primer panel de soporte para azulejos con barrera antihumedad integrada. Esta innovadora característica simplifica la preparación para la instalación de azulejos y protege sus proyectos de la humedad, el moho y los hongos. Diseñado con esteras de fibra de vidrio de doble cara y un revestimiento acrílico resistente a la humedad, DensShield® Tile Backer ofrece resistencia a la humedad y al moho. El panel de yeso con estera de fibra de vidrio cuenta con un núcleo tratado resistente al agua y una barrera antihumedad integrada. Además, se instala en solo 3 sencillos pasos, facilitando el trabajo en áreas húmedas.

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Benefits

Built-In Advantages

Every panel delivers moisture protection, strength, and efficiency where it matters most.
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Barrera antihumedad integrada

El revestimiento antihumedad integrado impide que el agua penetre en la superficie, eliminando la necesidad de un proceso de impermeabilización adicional. El sistema de soporte para azulejos DensShield® ayuda a ahorrar en materiales y mano de obra, costos que se requieren con los paneles de cemento o fibrocemento.

reduciendo el coste adicional que supone el uso de placas de cemento o fibrocemento.

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No se necesitan sujetadores ni herramientas especiales.

With DensShield® Tile Backer, cutting is as simple as scoring and

snapping with a standard utility knife, while cutting cement and fiber cement boards often requires a carbide tip circular saw.

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Ligero, fácil de instalar

Content: DensShield® Tile Backer weighs approximately 20% less than the leading cement board and approximately 25% less than the leading fiber cement board.¹

Comparison

Choose the Right Backer for the Job

See how DensShield® Tile Backer stacks up against traditional backer boards and alternative substrates.
Close-up comparison showing DensShield tile backer layered structure next to cement and fiber cement boards for moisture protection differences.
DensShield® Tile Backer
  • Built-in moisture barrier reduces the number of steps and install time.
  • Lighter than competing fiber cement and cement products.1
  • Simply use a utility knife and corrosion-resistant drywall screws for installation.
DensShield tile backer compared to cement board, emphasizing integrated moisture barrier and easier installation.”
Tablero de cemento
  • Requires purchase and application of a separate moisture barrier when used in wet areas.2
  • Leading cement board weighs approximately 20% more than DensShield® Tile Backer.3
  • Cutting cement board requires specialized tools, such as a carbide tip circular saw or electric drill with hole-saw bits for holes. For installation, specialized cement board screws are necessary.
Comparison of DensShield tile backer and fiber cement board, highlighting built-in moisture barrier versus porous fiber cement material.”
Tablero de fibrocemento
  • Requires purchase and application of a separate moisture barrier when used in wet areas.2
  • Leading fiber cement board weighs approximately 25% more than DensShield® Tile Backer.4
  • For cutting fiber cement boards carbide tipped scoring tools or mechanical shears are recommended. For installation, specialized cement board screws are necessary.
Installation

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Project Solutions

Performance That Adapts to Your Project

Whether you’re working on a remodel or a new build, DensShield® Tile Backer delivers consistent moisture protection and durability for residential and commercial tile projects.
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1/2" DensShield® Tile Backer

Perfect for kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, countertops, tub and shower walls, niches, and benches. Designed for easy use and versatility.

5/8" DensShield® Tile Backer

Ideal for fire-rated assemblies, this board is a reliable choice for areas like laundry rooms and kitchens.

1/2" & 1/4" DensShield® Tile Backer

Perfect for kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, countertops, tub and shower walls, niches, and benches. Designed for easy use and versatility.

Resources

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Get all the detailed technical information you need to know about DensShield® Tile Backer.

1. Source: USG Durock Cement Board Submittal (Lit #CB321618, Printed 2/25); James Hardie Cement Backer Board (Lit #HB1629, Printed 11/19)

2. Based on NAHB and Intertek study.

3. No material can be considered moldproof. When properly used with good design, handling and construction practices, our Dens® Suite of Gypsum Products provides increased moisture and mold resistance compared to standard paper-faced wallboard products.

4. Source: Installation Guide for DUROCK® Cement Board (Lit #CB321650EN; Printed 5/24); Submittal Sheet for DUROCK® Cement Board (Lit #CB321618; Printed 2/25)

5. According to the Handbook for Ceramic Tile from the Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

6. Source: Technical Data Sheet for HardieBacker® Cement Board (Lit #HB1629; Printed 11/19).

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