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Hard Work Is In Your Nature.
We Have your Back.
Waterproof. Lightweight and less total cost to power your best work yet.
Working smarter starts with USG products,
like the new Fiberock® Brand AquaSmart™ Tile Backerboard.
Go ahead, ask us anything
Contact USG
We could talk for hours about moisture, durability, adhesion, and other tile-related topics. If you have a question, write to us. We’ll do our best to help, because even though our name always gets covered up, our commitment to you shines through.
Thank you for your message. We’ll be in touch!
Go ahead, ask us anything
Contact USG
We could talk for hours about moisture, durability, adhesion, and other tile-related topics. If you have a question, write to us. We’ll do our best to help, because even though our name always gets covered up, our commitment to you shines through.
Thank you for your message. We’ll be in touch!
Trade Hard for Smart
Trade Hard for Smart
Waterproof performance made smarter. See the Fiberock® AquaSmart™ difference.
Introducing Fiberock® AquaSmart™
Waterproof to its Core Unique, proprietary waterproof formulation 'top to bottom' - no surface coating to scratch/delaminate.
Less Total Cost Achieve waterproof performance without extra material costs. Treat only the seams and fasteners.
Easy to Install Lighter, cleaner - just score and snap without the extra weight, effort or mess.
Versatile Works under stone or tile for walls, floors and counter tops. It can even be painted for seamless transitions on walls.
Product Comparison Chart
Compare. Choose. Build with confidence.
USG tilebackers offer top performance with less weight, hassle, and dust.
 Fiberock® AquaSmart™ |  Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ |  Fiberock® Brand Underlayment Panels |  Durock® Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The new all-in-one waterproof solution for great results with less weight, dust, and hassle. | Durable cement board with superior tile bond, water and mold resistance, and crumbling prevention. | Fiber-reinforced gypsum board with homogeneous design that provides strength that works with multiple flooring types and resists water. | Lightweight, glass-mat tile backer combining cement board strength with easy handling. |
| Application | Ideal for wet areas. A smarter way to achieve waterproof installations. | Ideal for wet areas. Warranted for interior and exterior applications. | Ideal for interior wet and dry areas under tile, vinyl, resilient flooring, or paint. Also great under small tiles like mosaics. | Ideal for walls, floors, and ceilings. Also ideal in wet areas as a tile substrate. |
| Features | AquaSmart™ is waterproof when testing in accordance with ANSI 118.10 (Section 4.5). Backed by a 20-year limited warranty. | Water durable and backed by a 30-year limited warranty (20-year exterior warranty) | Water-resistant with 20-year limited warranty. | Backed by a 20-year limited warranty. Scores the highest achievable rating (10 out of 10) for mold resistance according to ASTM D3273. |
Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™
Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™
Cement board that's water durable and mold resistant.
Superior Tile Bond Prevents tile pops and grout cracks, up to 40% greater tile bond than fiber-cement board.
Easy to Score Just score and snap your way to a faster and more efficient installation.
EdgeGuard™ Enhance your installation experience with proprietary edge performance against crumbling and spinouts.
Water Resistant Backed by a 30-year limited warranty, it won't sink your reputation in the presence of water.
Fiberock® Brand Underlayment Panels
Fiberock® Brand Underlayment Panels
Fiber-reinforced gypsum that's suitable for wet or dry areas.
Works with Vinyl and Tile Perfect under stone, hardware, laminate, tile, and – because it's made without solvents, adhesives, or resins that could stain – even vinyl.
Easy to Score Just score and snap your way to a faster and more efficient installation.
Versatile Provides a smooth, flat surface for flooring – or maybe be painted for wall application.
Moisture and Mold Resistant Safe to use in both wet and dry areas and backed by a 20-year limited warranty.
Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboards
Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboards
Combines the tile bond of cement board with the handling and ease of use of a Sheetrock® Brand panel.
That’s why pros recommend our tile backers the most.
That’s why pros recommend our tile backers the most.
The reason why more pros start every job with USG tile backers is that every job has to go right.
Packed with Innovation
Our innovations make them lighter, stronger, and more durable for you.
Easy to Work With
Our products are easy to score, easy to carry, and easy to fasten.
World Class Support
Confidence is key, so our product specialists are available to help you tackle any tile situation.
Go ahead, ask us anything
Go ahead, ask us anything
We could talk for hours about moisture, durability, adhesion, and other tile-related topics. If you have a question, write to us. We’ll do our best to help, because even though our name always gets covered up, our commitment to you shines through.
Thank you for your message. We’ll be in touch!