James Hardie Backer Cement Board (Wall) 1200x800x12mm
Product Code:
HARDIE_BB_500_5210040
Hardie Backer Cement Board (Wall) 1200x800x12mm
Why choose HardieBacker 12mm?
HardieBacker 12mm is ideal for moisture and mould sensitive areas like kitchens and bathrooms. These areas are particularly prone to the negative influence of water on tile backer boards. Whereas traditional materials such as plywood and plasterboard are liable to break or disintegrate when wet, you can be confident with HardieBacker 12mm. This fibre cement board stays strong and firm, no matter how damp or wet it gets. HardieBacker® board is the floor tiling backerboard of choice wherever superior performance is required.
With its unique cement formulation, HardieBacker board has no loose aggregates or fillers, making it the strongest, most uniform composition board you can buy: with the highest performing and flexibility and up to three times the compressive strength of competitive boards. Key features include:
- Mould & water resistant
- No primer needed
- Strongest on the market
- Easy to install
- Made from fibre cement which is robust & stable
- Weather resistant – doesn’t shrink, crack or warp
- Lightweight for easy installation
- Low maintenance
- Eco-friendly
James Hardie state that Backer Cement Boards are made better by using 90% Portland cement and sand with no loose aggregate or filler. It also has the highest flexural strength and up to three times the compressive strength of competitive cement boards.
It Installs Better because it is easy to cut to any size: just score and snap. Clean cuts allow edges to align tightly and there is less dust and debris when cut
Finally it Performs Better because of its unique formulation with MouldBlock™ Technology provides outstanding mould and moisture resistance. Because of the excellent tile adhesion it helps to help protect tile work
HardieBacker 12 mm cement board for walls
Use the durable, mould and water-resistant alternative to plasterboard for tiling on walls. Our 12 mm thick cement backerboard with MouldBlock™ Technology for tile and stone doesn’t swell, rot or warp, so that your tiling work stays put. HardieBacker 12 mm is strong: boasting the highest flexibility and up to 3x the compressive strength compared to competitive boards.
HardieBacker fastens directly to any floor or wall or wooden frame and lines up perfectly with any dry wall, making it particularly quick and easy to install. You can also use HardieBacker 12 mm on the floor when additional height is needed. The Backer's fire resistant properties also make it the ideal choice of wall panelling behind a boiler, or even behind a multi-fuel or wood-burning stove.
