DUROCK® Brand Cement Board provides a flat, durable base for premium finishes including glass and ceramic mosaics, ceramic and quarry tile, lugged tile, and thin stone and brick. It is suitable for application to wood or steel framing spaced 16 inch o.c. in new construction and remodeling. It is ideal for use in partitions, walls, floors, soffits and ceilings in wet or dry areas. The mold- and moisture-resistant board does not deteriorate in the presence of water so it is extremely durable in areas such as baths, showers, kitchens and laundry rooms.
Resistance to bacteria and fungus growth
Cement board will not rot, warp, delaminate or disintegrate when exposed to water
Cement board uses mastics on smooth side for bonding material economy and thin set mortars on the rough side for improved resistance to tile slip during installation
Cement board panels are fire safe and are used in fire-resistant designs
Exceeds tile industry standards for tile shear
Meets tile industry standards for freeze- and thaw-resistance
Easy to score and snap which speeds up installation for increased productivity