Change your country/region

It looks like you entered an employee email address, but this is the customer sign-in. Use the link below instead.

Item: 221863

Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboard

12.7 mm (1/2 in.) and 15.9 mm (5/8 in.) Water-resistant, easy to use panel for walls, floors, and ceilings

Available Product Options

Thickness: 1/2 in.

Width: 48 in.

Overview

Overview

Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboard is a 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) or 15.9 mm (5/8 in.) water-resistant, easy to use panel for walls, floors, and ceilings. Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboard consists of a treated water-resistant gypsum core that is covered with a coated fiberglass mat facer and back and has a proprietary surface making it ideal for use in wet areas as a tile substrate. Durock™ Brand Glass-Mat Tile Backerboard combines the tile bond of cement board with the handling and ease of use of a Sheetrock® Brand panel.

Main Features

  • 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) and 15.9 mm (5/8 in.) moisture and mould resistant panels with a glass-mat back and proprietary coating face for exceptional tile bond
  • Lightweight and easy to score, snap and fasten
  • Moisture- and mould-resistant substrate
  • Exceeds ASTM C1178, Standard Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel
  • Score a "10" when tested in accordance with ASTM D3273,Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber
  • 20 Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

Submittal Sheet PDF 229.2 KB

Performance

  • Mould & Mildew Resistance Yes
  • Fire Resistance
    • Fire Rating Regular
  • ASTM Type ASTM C1178
  • UL Type Designations SGX (5/8 in. only)

Physical Data

  • Thickness (in.) 1/2
  • Edge Square Edge
  • Panel Size 48 in. x 5-10 ft.
  • Nominal Weight 1.7 lb./sq. ft.

Documents & Files

Data Sheets & Specifications

Data/Submittal Sheet (English) PDF 229.2 KB

White Papers

Sell Sheet (English) PDF 491.3 KB

Catalogs & Brochures

Brochure (English)

Installation & Technical Manuals

Installation Guide (English) PDF 535.2 KB

SDS, Certifications & Reports

SDS (English) PDF 113.8 KB
SDS (French) PDF 116.0 KB

Warranties

Warranties (English) PDF 162.4 KB

Sustainability

EPD (English)

Ask a question

Our customer support team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Question Guidlines

  • Questions should relate to this product specifically.
  • For help with pricing, availability, or delivery, please call 800.874.4968 (Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm Central)
  • All questions and answers follow USG’s Terms & Conditions.
  • Your question and USG’s answer may be posted to this page in the future, but none of your personal info will be included.

 Thanks for your message. We’ll be in touch!

q & a

  • Be the first to ask a question

    Let us do the research. We’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

    Ask USG
  • Need help right away?

    Call our technical support team at 800.USG.4YOU (874.4968)

Top