Masterboard Tile Backer Board Panel 36" x 60" x 1/2"

Reliable, Waterproof & Easy-to-Install Tile Backing Solution

The Masterboard Tile Backer Board Panel is a high-performance, moisture-resistant solution designed for wet area tile installations in both residential and commercial construction.

Lightweight and easy to cut, Masterboard simplifies installation while eliminating the need for traditional waterproofing membranes, reducing curing time and labor costs. With an environmentally friendly composition free from toxic chemicals, it’s a sustainable choice for modern construction projects.

Features:

• Internally Waterproof – No additional waterproofing membranes required.
• Lightweight & Easy to Handle – Effortlessly cut and shape using a utility knife.
• Strong & Sturdy – Durable yet lightweight for easy installation.
• Fiberglass Mesh Reinforcement – Enhances structural integrity and tile adhesion.
• Polymer-Modified Cement Coating – Provides a superior bonding surface for tiles.
• Customizable Sizing – Easily cut on-site for a perfect fit with minimal dust cleanup.

Why Choose Masterboard?

• Quality That Lasts – Engineered for durability, Masterboard provides a reliable, waterproof substrate that resists moisture damage, ensuring fewer callbacks and long-term performance.
• Budget-Friendly Solution – Designed to reduce material and labor costs, Masterboard eliminates the need for traditional waterproofing membranes, making it a cost-effective choice without compromising quality.
• Faster Installation, More Jobs – With quick and easy cutting, shaping, and installation, Masterboard speeds up the tiling process—allowing contractors to take on more projects and increase efficiency.
• Simple & Teachable Process – The intuitive installation method requires minimal training, ensuring a streamlined, consistent, and quality-checked construction process.
• Environmentally Friendly – Made without toxic chemicals, Masterboard is a clean, sustainable solution that minimizes environmental impact and promotes healthier workspaces.

Upgrade your tile installation process with Masterboard Tile Backer Panels—the professional’s choice for strength, speed, and waterproof performance.

Comparing Masterboard Tile Backers to Cement Boards

Product	Masterboard Tile Backers		(Fiber) Cement Board
Assembly/Tiling	Assemble with Masterboard Fasteners and Masterboard Joint Sealant. Ready to tile right off the pallet.		2-step waterproofing plus seam reinforcement requires additional installation time
Handling/Customizing	Internally waterproof, lightweight, easy to cut/clean.		Can be heavy, difficult to move, and hard to customize
Internal makeup	VOC-free, mold and mildew proof, and does not release dust when cut with a knife.		Provides cavities for food sources for both mold and mildew, and contains silica dust.
Seams between boards	Masterboard Joint Sealant causes no or very little build-up, so seams and transitions can be reinforced and waterproofed safely.		All seams require a messy and labor intensive process of applying mesh tape and thinset that needs to be mixed.
Timing	A standard tub surround requires 30-60 minute installation time and is ready for tile immediately!		Up to 12 hours of drying time before tile installation is possible to ensure waterproofing of cement boards.
	Masterboard requires half the number of fasteners installed in an average shower.	No mesh tape or banding makes for a simple, fast and clean installation providing more exact, even and flat surfaces to tile over.	The need for thinset applied mesh tape and applied waterproofing is time consuming, messy and it is difficult to achieve a uniform waterproofing covering the full surface without leaving pinholes.

Need a custom size?

Any size design can be achieved with Masterboard. To customize on site, just use simple tools like a utility knife. The tile backers can be cut onsite, indoors, with very minimal dust clean up! Just score the board using a utility knife, snap it cleanly, and finish by cutting through the mesh on the bottom side.

Download Masterboard Technical Handbook