Georgia-Pacific DensShield Tile Backer - Manuel (Page 2)

1. Excellent substrate for floors, walls and countertops
2. Built in moisture barrier— stops moisture at the surface
3. Mold resistant — when tested, as manufactured, per ASTM D 3273
4. Scores and snaps easily with ordinary utility knife
5. 46% faster to install than cement board— NAHB study
6. Lifetime Limited Warranty when used in residential tile installations*
Six Reasons to Use
DensShield Tile Backer Six Reasons to Use
DensShield Tile Backer
Dramatically Outperforms Other Tile Substrates
Hundreds of millions of square feet of Georgia-Pacific
DensShield
® tile backer have been installed with virtually
no claims. DensShield tile backer is a substrate that, when
properly installed, is virtually unaffected by water or moisture,
making it excellent for protecting both tile installations and
stud cavities. DensShield is composed of a proprietary, water-
resistant treated core that is covered front and back with glass
mats. The coated mats are permanently integrated with
the core during manufacturing preventing delamination
problems. On the face side of DensShield is an exclusive
heat-cured acrylic coating which stops surface water and
retards vapor transmission, protecting the wall cavity and
floor substrate from moisture intrusion. Unlike cementitious
backer boards, DensShield does not require an additional
moisture barrier. DensShield is 30% lighter than the leading
cement board brands (
1 ⁄
2
Љ comparison). DensShield provides
excellent dimensional stability and strength so it can be
installed parallel or at right angles to framing in wall and
ceiling applications.
Primary Uses
DensShield tile backer is excellent for tile and non-tile
installations in wet and non-wet applications, in areas of
high humidity and in fire-rated assemblies. It is ideal for
* See warranty for complete terms, conditions and limitations.