backerboard
Behind the tiles
Backerboard is a flat, rigid panel used as a substrate behind tile, typically in bathrooms and kitchens.
Made of cement, fiber cement, or foam, it provides a stable, moisture-resistant surface that won't warp or deteriorate when wet: We installed cement backerboard before tiling the shower walls.
Base layer beneath flooring
- groutTile joint filler
- thinsetCement-based tile adhesive
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- ceramicFired clay material
mosaic · travertine · spacers · tiling · adhesive · backsplash · pavers · marble
Gypsum-core building panels
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
- screwsThreaded metal fasteners
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
studs · sheathing · fasteners · seams · taping · insulation · paneling · subfloor
Base layer beneath flooring
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
subfloor · layer · bed · foundation · anchor · stability · leveling · flatness
Calcium powder binding agent
- foamBubble-filled substance
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- compositeMade of distinct parts
rigid · dense · lightweight · reinforced · mesh · polymer
Impervious to dampness
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- imperviousUnable to be affected
sealant · water-resistant · shower · bathroom · protection
underlayment
Base layer beneath flooring
ceramic · mosaic · travertine · spacers · tiling · adhesive · backsplash · pavers · marble · slate
drywall
Gypsum-core building panels
framing · studs · sheathing · fasteners · seams · taping · insulation · paneling · subfloor · decking
underlayment
Base layer beneath flooring
mounting · subfloor · layer · bed · foundation · anchor · stability · leveling · flatness · plywood
cement
Calcium powder binding agent
- foamBubble-filled substance
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
composite · rigid · dense · lightweight · reinforced · mesh · polymer
moisture-resistant
Impervious to dampness
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
impervious · sealant · water-resistant · shower · bathroom · protection