What the Best Build On™
The most chosen brand by trade pros* who build to last, Hardie® Backer Board is a time-tested performance tile backer engineered to hold tiles secure to help prevent shifting. cracking, and costly call-backs.Why choose Hardie® Backer Board?
Every quality tile job should start with the best tile underlayment: the industry-defining fiber cement innovation, Hardie® Backer Board. Chosen in over 40 million kitchens and bathrooms across North America,** it's the #1 best-selling tile backer board amongst trade pros* for a reason. Hardie® Backer Board is the time-tested performance backer that resists cracking under pressure and keeps tiles in place.
Superior strength
Hardie® Backer Board is made of fiber cement, a material stronger than foam. Resists splitting, cracking, or shifting so your tile job holds up under weight and over time.
Excellent grip
A tight hold on tile requires excellent grip. Hardie® Backer Board is engineered to perform as a rock-solid base that helps prevent tile from popping, loosening, or shifting over time.
Moisture resistant
Hardie® Backer Board's water-resistant engineering and its MoldBlock® Technology actively protects the board from mold growth before it can take hold.
Most chosen brand by pros*
With industry-leading strength, composition, and performance, our cement backer board is the preferred brand* of cement backer board by trade pros. Hardie® Backer Board is engineered to resist moisture penetration and water damage while providing a solid foundation that prevents tile from shifting or cracking over time. Use .25-inch Hardie® Backer Board on the countertops and floors of your kitchen, bathroom, or other damp floor surfaces. .42-inch Hardie® Backer Board is best suited for tiled backsplashes. Explore Hardie® Backer Board
100% Waterproof***
With industry-leading strength, tile adhesion, and superior moisture resistance, our cement backer board is the most chosen brand by pros.* Ideal for showers and tub surrounds, .42-inch Hardie® Backer Board with HydroDefense® Technology boasts a 100% Waterproof*** composition throughout the board. This can help save time during installation, as only the joints and fasteners need waterproofing, rather than the board’s entire surface.Explore Hardie® Backer Board with HydroDefense® Technology
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Bathroom
Bathroom
Hardie® Backer Board with HydroDefense® Technology combines built-in protection from water and MoldBlock® Technology to help prevent mold growth on the board before it can take hold. This makes it the ideal underlayment for your bathroom, from the shower to the floor, helping prevent seepage and hidden water damage.
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Kitchen
Kitchen
The kitchen usually experiences the most foot-traffic of any room, in addition to spills, heat, and condensation from cooking. Hardie® Backer Board helps create a solid, moisture-resistant foundation for any tile job, even offering stability to heavy tile or marble countertop installations.
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Laundry
Laundry
Not only can laundry rooms be high humidity places, but they can also experience detergent spills, machine agitation and possible malfunction, as well as water leaks. Help defend against water seepage with Hardie® Backer Board with HydroDefense® Technology, designed to prevent tile from shifting or cracking while acting as a 100% waterproof base*** for heavy appliances and foot traffic.
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Floors
Floors
As the first line of defense when coming home in inclement weather, mudroom floors see everything from melting winter gear to our beloved dogs with muddy paws. Hardie® Backer Board works to help block water before it causes damage. Even after exposure to water, Hardie® Backer Board will retain its strength and shape, offering lifetime resistance to water degradation.
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