Georgia-Pacific DensShield Tile Backer - Manuel (Page 3)

tile walls, ceilings, countertops and residential and light
commercial floor applications in high moisture areas.
DensShield tile backer provides an excellent backer for
sidewalls and ceilings in bathtubs and shower installations,
where it provides an even, solid substrate for tile. DensShield
may also be finished with paint or wallpaper for non-tile
areas that require superior fire and moisture resistance.
Both
1 ⁄
4
Љ and 1 ⁄
2
Љ DensShield can be used in floor applications.
Both of these thicknesses passed the Robinson Floor Test,
the industry standard floor test for light commercial ratings.
The Robinson Floor Test (ASTM C 627) is designed to
determine how a tile assembly holds up under extreme
wear and weight conditions. DensShield achieves the same
light commercial rating as cement and fiber cement backers.
Materials Needed
DensShield tile backer comes in a variety of sizes.
• For walls and ceilings, use 1 ⁄
2
Љ or 5 ⁄
8
Љ thickness.
• For countertops and floorings, use 1 ⁄
4
Љ or 1 ⁄
2
Љ thickness.
• No additional moisture barrier needed.
• 2Љ glass fiber mesh tape.
• Flexible sealant/caulk
• Latex portland cement mortar or Type I Mastic
TUB/SHOWER
SIDEWALLS OR CEILINGS
DS001
Walls or Ceilings
Position DensShield panel next to framing with the coated
(gray) face away from studs. Cut panel to required size and
make cutouts. Fit ends and edges closely.
DensShield is for
interior applications ONLY.