Tile Backer Board

GoBoard® by Johns Manville is an ultra-lightweight, waterproof and durable tile backer board that is easy to cut and install. GoBoard is engineered and tested for strength and durability, yet can be cut right where it’s installed using a utility knife. Plus, it's up to 80% lighter than traditional boards. Installation time is reduced because waterproofing is built-in, eliminating extra steps since only board joints and fastener locations need to be sealed.

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Tile Backer Board

GoBoard Tile Backer Board

GoBoard® is a waterproof, ultra-lightweight, tile backer board from Johns Manville. It is a Polyiso foam board engineered for durability yet is up to 80% lighter than cement boards. It's easy to handle, cut and install - ideal for both contractors and DIYers to complete the tile project faster.

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GoBoard Tile Backer Board Technical Data

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GoBoard^® is the ultra-lightweight, waterproof tile backer board from Johns Manville. It’s engineered for durability, yet is up to 80% lighter than cement boards. GoBoard is easy to handle and can be cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife, without crumbling or disintegrating. Best of all, it has waterproofing already built-in.

Fast Installation
Lightweight
Easy to Cut
Waterproof built-in

GoBoard composite backer boards provide equivalent performance to ANSI A118.9, and as a waterproof membrane in wet areas, provides equivalent performance to ANSI A118.10 when installed in accordance with Section 4.2.4 of the ICC-ES evaluation report.

GoBoard Tile Backer Board is available in six thicknesses:

1/4″ for floors and countertops
1/2″ and 5/8″ for walls, showers, ceilings, and floors
1″, 1 1/2″, and 2″ for walls, benches, shelves, tub surrounds, vanities, and countertops

GoBoard Tile Backer Board is available in the following board sizes: