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eXP Tile Backer

eXP Tile Backer

Description
Gold Bond® BRAND eXP® Tile Backer™ is a moisture and mold resistant gypsum panel specially designed for use as a substrate for tile and other finishes in both wet and non-wet areas, areas of high humidity and fire-rated assemblies.
eXP Tile Backer is manufactured with an acrylic coated fiberglass mat which provides superior moisture resistant capabilities. eXP Tile Backer is identified by National Gypsum’s original PURPLE™ color on the back and gray acrylic coating on the front.

Advantages
  • Manufactured to meet ASTM C 1178.
  • Acrylic coated fiberglass facer provides an integral water barrier, eliminating the need for a separate water barrier.
  • Enhanced mold resistance per ASTM D 3273 (10).
  • 5/8” eXP Tile Backer features a fire resistant Type X core and is UL Classified and approved for inclusion in specific UL fire-rated designs.
  • eXP Tile Backer is GREENGUARD Certified® for microbial resistance per ASTM D 6329.
  • eXP Tile Backer is GREENGUARD Children & Schools Indoor Air Quality Certified®.

Available Products
  • 1/2" – Regular
  • 5/8” Fire-Shield - Type X

LEED Documentation
Visit the Green Product Score (GPS) for LEED documents for National Gypsum products.
Technical specification
  • Unique ref.national-gypsum-010
  • Product familyGypsum Board Fixed Partitions
  • Product groupGold Bond
  • TypeBuilding Material
  • Date of publishing2017-01-20
  • Edition number1
Related
  • Material mainGypsum
  • Designed inUnited States
  • Manufactured inUnited States
Classification
  • BIMobject CategoryBuilding Materials - Gypsum / Fibre / Plaster Boards
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code09 20 00
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitlePlaster and Gypsum Board
  • OmniClass Number23-13 13 11 19
  • OmniClass TitleGypsum

Region availability

North America
United States