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Hardie® Backer Board

With industry-leading strength, composition, and performance, our cement backer board is the most preferred brand* of cement backer board by tile installers.

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Hardie® Backer Board provides high-performance, water resistant protection to back up your next bathroom or kitchen renovation.

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Why Choose Hardie® Backer Board?

Use the easy-to-install cement backer board that offers industry-leading strength and performance.

Water resistance

Helps protect tile installations from moisture penetration and inhibit the damaging effects of water thanks to a cement composition that maintains its strength, integrity, and tile adhesion even when wet.

Superior strength

Unmatched compressive and flexural strength offers up to 3 times the compressive strength of competitors, offering greater protection against cracked mortar or tile.

Excellent tile adhesion

Creates a solid foundation as an underlayment for tile applications. Easy to score and snap for quicker installation and better alignment.

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Tech specs and documents

Hardie® Backer Board Tech Specs and Documents

Quick Start Installation Guide

Get an overview of the installation process for Hardie® Backer Board. In English and Spanish.

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How to Install Hardie® Backer Board

From starter strips to correct gap length, it's important to know the basics for siding installation.

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Browse Tech Docs Library

Quickly browse and gather all the docs you need for a successful install project, from CAD files to install instructions to safety sheets.

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*According to the 2021 Tile and Stone Installation Contractor Market Study conducted by Clear Seas Research in partnership with the NTCA and TILE Magazine.