GoBoard Tile Backer Board

GoBoard® by Johns Manville is an ultra-lightweight, waterproof, durable tile backer board that is easy to cut and install, and weighs up to 85% lighter than traditional cement boards allowing for same-day tile. GoBoard is engineered and tested for strength and durability, yet can be cut right where it’s installed using a standard utility knife with minimal dust. Installation time is reduced because waterproofing is built-in, eliminating extra steps since only board joints and fastener locations need to be sealed.

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GoBoard Tile Backer Board

GoBoard® is a waterproof, ultra-lightweight, tile backer board from Johns Manville. It is a Polyiso foam board engineered for durability yet is up to 80% lighter than cement boards. It's easy to handle, cut and install - ideal for both contractors and DIYers to complete the tile project faster.

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GoBoard Tile Backer Board Technical Data

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GoBoard^® is the ultra-lightweight, waterproof tile backer board from Johns Manville. It’s engineered for durability, yet is up to 80% lighter than cement boards. GoBoard is easy to handle and can be cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife, without crumbling or disintegrating. Best of all, it has waterproofing already built-in.

Fast Installation
Lightweight
Easy to Cut
Waterproof built-in

GoBoard composite backer boards provide equivalent performance to ANSI A118.9, and as a waterproof membrane in wet areas, provides equivalent performance to ANSI A118.10 when installed in accordance with Section 4.2.4 of the ICC-ES evaluation report.

GoBoard Tile Backer Board is available in six thicknesses:

1/4″ for floors and countertops
1/2″ and 5/8″ for walls, showers, ceilings, and floors
1″, 1 1/2″, and 2″ for walls, benches, shelves, tub surrounds, vanities, and countertops

GoBoard Tile Backer Board is available in the following board sizes: