Mold & Moisture Resistant

Gold Bond® eXP® Fire-Shield® Tile Backer

A code compliant substrate for tile and other finishes in both wet and non-wet areas, areas of high humidity and fire-rated assemblies (5/8” Type X).

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Code compliant tile backer application

Approved component in specific UL fire-rated designs
  • Gypsum backer board for tile applications in high-moisture areas.
  • Acrylic-coated facer eliminates the need for a moisture barrier.
  • Type X core is fire resistant and is an approved component in UL fire-rated designs.

Gold Bond® eXP® Fire-Shield® Tile Backer is manufactured with an enhanced moisture- and mold-resistant core encased in specially designed coated glass mat facers. The facer is then coated with a specially formulated acrylic coating, which provides superior protection against moisture and humidity. It provides an integral water barrier, eliminating the need for a separate water barrier. It is available in a Type X core.

eXP Fire-Shield Tile Backer is an acrylic-coated, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum panel specially designed for use as a substrate for tile applications in high-moisture rooms, including showers, bathrooms, indoor swimming pools, laundry rooms, and kitchens.

Use eXP Fire-Shield Tile Backer as a code-compliant substrate for tile and other finishes in both wet and non-wet areas, areas of high humidity and fire-rated assemblies. It is ideally suited for interior walls and ceilings.

For a 1/2" regular core product that is not used in UL fire rated designs use Gold Bond® eXP® Tile Backer.

Check the Fire and Safety Information for a more complete explanation of how fire resistance ratings work.

APPLICATIONS:

  • Use in both wood- and metal-framed construction for interior wall and ceiling and countertop assemblies as a substrate for tile and other finishes.
  • Approved for use in high-moisture environments such as baths, showers, indoor pools, kitchens and laundry rooms.

ADVANTAGES:

RESISTS MOISTURE AND MOLD BETTER

  • Acrylic-coated fiberglass front facer provides an integral water barrier, eliminating the need for a separate water barrier.
  • Resists the growth of mold per ASTM D3273 with a score of 10, the best possible score.

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

  • Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
  • Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
  • Fire-resistant material with non-combustible gypsum core helps protect framing elements, even when cladding is combustible.

INSTALLS FAST AND EASY

  • Coated glass mat facers for easy handling.
  • Integrated water barrier.

OFFERS SUPERIOR DURABILITY

  • Dimensionally stable under changes in temperature and relative humidity.

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Product Details

Performance:

Mold & Moisture Resistant

Edge(s):

Square

Thickness(es):

5/8"

Width(s):

48"

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