Tile Pro Blog

Schluter® brand of 1/2" Kerdi Board is back-ordered
due to production issues.

At Tile America, we offer other
Kerdi Board thicknesses and additional waterproofing products in-stock to keep your project on time!

WALLBOARD OPTIONS

The all-new Hardie® Backer Board with HydroDefense™ Technology delivers an exceptional performance with a waterproof composition throughout the board.

Hydro Ban® Board is a lightweight easy to handle and ready to tile wall board designed to be used in bonded tile or stone installations.

FABRIC MEMBRANE OPTIONS

Schluter®-KERDI is a pliable sheet-applied waterproofing membrane and vapor-retarder designed for the direct application of tile. KERDI is ideal for use in tiled showers, bathtub surrounds, residential steam showers, and other tile applications in wet areas.

WATERPROOF LIQUID OPTIONS

Hydro Ban is a thin, load-bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that does not require the use of fabric.

Mapelastic AquaDefense is a premixed, advanced liquid-rubber, extremely quick-drying waterproofing and crack isolation membrane.

A GREAT COMBINATION

Durock® Brand Cement Board with Edgeguard™  Strong, water-durable tile base with an enhanced, proprietary edge performance, preventing crumbling.

To create a complete water barrier, use Durock with Laticrete's Hydro Ban or Mapelastic AquaDefense

Learn more about waterproofing