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James Hardie HardieBacker with HydroDefense Technology Waterproof Fiber Cement Backer Board, 0.42-in x 36-in x 60-in

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James Hardie HardieBacker with HydroDefense Technology Waterproof Fiber Cement Backer Board, 0.42-in x 36-in x 60-inHardieBacker HydroDefense Waterproof Fiber Cement Backer Board (3 ft x 5 ft x 0. 42 in) A 100% waterproof fiber cement backer board engineered for tile installations in wet areas. The HydroDefense composition provides strong tile adhesion, mold protection, and time saving installation by only requiring waterproofing at joints and fasteners. Key Features: Waterproof Composition: Fully waterproof through the board for reliable protection in showers and

HardieBacker HydroDefense Waterproof Fiber Cement Backer Board (3-ft x 5-ft x 0.42-in)

A 100% waterproof fiber cement backer board engineered for tile installations in wet areas. The HydroDefense composition provides strong tile adhesion, mold protection, and time-saving installation by only requiring waterproofing at joints and fasteners.

Key Features:

  • Waterproof Composition: Fully waterproof through the board for reliable protection in showers and kitchens
  • Strong, Stable Base: Fiber cement construction delivers unmatched strength and excellent tile adhesion
  • Mold Protection: Formulated with MoldBlock Technology to resist mold and mildew growth
  • Easy to Work With: Cuts clean with minimal dust; score-and-snap capable
  • Time-Saving Install: Only waterproof the joints and fasteners—no full-surface coating required

Specifications Table:

Specification Details
Series Name HardieBacker with HydroDefense Technology
Actual Length (Inches) 60
Actual Width (Inches) 36
Actual Thickness (Inches) 0.42
Common Measurement (W x L) 3-ft x 5-ft
Common Thickness in Inches 1/2-in
Material Fiber cement
Waterproof Yes
Water Resistant No
Number of Sheets 1
Sold As Sheet
Coverage Area (sq ft) 15
For Use with Bathroom Floors Yes
For Use with Bathroom Walls Yes
For Use with Fireplace Exteriors No
For Use with Garage Floors No
For Use with Garage Walls Yes
For Use with Kitchen Backsplashes Yes
For Use with Kitchen Counters Yes
For Use with Patios No
For Use with Pools No
For Use with Shower Floors No
For Use with Shower Walls Yes
For Use with Vinyl Floors Yes
ANSI A118.9 Compliant Yes
ASTM C1288 Compliant Yes
Warranty Limited lifetime
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) Yes
UNSPSC 30161500

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Is this board truly waterproof?
A: Yes. It is 100% waterproof throughout the board and passes ANSI A118.10 waterproofness.

Q: Where can I use it?
A: Ideal for shower walls, bathroom walls, backsplashes, countertops, and other interior wet areas; not for shower pans or pools.

Q: Do I need to apply a waterproof membrane over the entire surface?
A: No. Waterproof the joints and fasteners only; follow local codes for special areas like shower pans.

Q: How do I cut and install it?
A: Use score-and-snap or power tools; fasten per manufacturer instructions and seal joints with mesh tape and thinset.

Q: What is the board size and thickness?
A: Actual size is 36 in x 60 in with 0.42 in thickness; common size 3-ft x 5-ft, 1/2-in.

A Luxe, Watertight Canvas for Tile

This backer board becomes the quiet hero behind exquisite tile, offering a seamless, waterproof foundation that elevates every surface. Its uniform, fiber-cement core gives tiles crisp definition and enduring stability. Try it behind hand-crafted subway or geometric mosaics to let the pattern sing while ensuring lasting performance. It’s an essential layer for sophisticated spaces that demand beauty and resilience.

Choose HardieBacker HydroDefense to streamline your waterproofing and build a tile-ready surface that lasts.

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Tallie
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★★★★★ 5
hobbyist only
Purchased to replace a 15 year old Epson. I still have three weeks to decide to return this so I will edit this review if I decide to do that. PROS: After a few test prints, I love the quality of color, the accuracy of reproduction to what I see on my monitor, and the number of choices for print size and quality. I found, as others complained, that with cheap gloss paper there was puddling of ink. When I switched to my best papers, especially my favorite highest quality matte finish, the results were astounding and I'd do matte for everything. As for ink usage, I made the choice to go with a cartridge printer instead of the newer high-volume inks because I wanted the archival quality. Test the output for your needs, because I found the "draft" setting produced better on gloss paper. CONS: Like so many electronics now, you only get instructions if you download and print them. Second, when the printed photo feeds out, it has been curled and as it feeds into the receiving drawer, wants to drag the wet ink against the body of the machine. You have to be there to watch and push it down with a finger. Cheaper gloss paper in 4x6 size curled up in a little wet roll 1/2" diameter and is not usable AT ALL. The miniature screen on which to select papers is ridiculous. I wish the computer interface let you make the choices on your computer, but it does not.
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Howard Bollinger
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 1
Defective printer and poor wifi performance
I cannot recommend that anyone buy this printer. At this price, I expected a consistently working and decent quality printer. For initial wireless setup with a Mac, we had to spend 45 minutes on the phone with Epson technical support. That got it working. It worked for a couple of weeks and then the printer would frequently lose its wifi connection even though our internet is high quality cable and very consistent. We'd have to turn this printer off and on repeatedly to re-establish the wifi connection. Then after 6 weeks it stopped working totally. After another 45 minute call with Epson, they said it had a hardware failure and we had to return it to Epson and would receive a refurbished unit. This is less than 2 months after buying a new high priced printer that they are suggesting we accept a refurbished unit. Finally Epson said they'd send a new one. We got the new one and did our customary call to tech support to set it up for wireless with a Mac. It turns out they forgot to send the factory ink cartridges in this replacement printer that are required to do an initial setup. We have the Epson cartridges that are spec'ed for this printer, but they have to be the ones that COME INSIDE the printer for the printer to begin its initial setup. So after another 45 minute call, Epson now says they have to send us new ink cartridges for the printer to even print a single piece of paper - even though we have Epson ink cartridges purchased just for this computer. So after weeks of no printer for our business, we now have to wait for another shipment from Epson. Then we will have the next 45 minute call to set it up.. This painful and costly experience has had way too many headaches - all caused by Epson defects and mistakes. We will not be buying Epson again.
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WhatTheSnow
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
A must have high quality Photo Printer for cheap!
If you’re searching for a high quality printer without breaking the bank , this is the printer for you. I had spent a good amount of time researching various printers and the picture quality they offered . I really spent my time looking this up . I found that the Picture quality on this printer is incredible . If you look at other models that can print 13x19 they cost way more. Now the ink capacity I’m not entirely sure about but I do know the ink can be expensive but it’s a trade off for getting an affordable printer without breaking super high quality pictures . Setup was very straight forward and it makes it essentially easy for anyone to connect to their network to print wired or wireless. You have the ability to print from your phone which is really amazing as well . All around this printer is great and if you’re hesitant you should just pull the trigger because you get quality with this model and affordability .
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025
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christina graves
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 4
Ink is a problem
Printer is great. It prints very nicely.. had no problem setting up.. it all works fine. What I didn't like is the ink is kind of expensive and doesn't seem to last long. Once one color is out .. you can't use at all. Says "print in black" but it only allows that a few pages then it's done even tho there is black ink left. Epson customer service kind of sucks also.
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A. R. Masters
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Correction: Excellent value, quality and ease of use for color & grey scale; Wi-Fi firmware updates
Straightforward to install on my home WiFi network. The controls and screen are easy to navigate. Firmware updates can be done via WiFi—so much better than downloading an installer to a computer. Surprised that the maximum borderless print size is A3+. I don’t care, because I don’t mind a thin border on 13x19” paper, and intend to print 12x18” or smaller anyway for framing. Good results on real-world test prints with default color and tonal settings in Apple Photos. Astonishingly, perfect color and tonal range in my full-spectrum, full-dynamic range test print of a storefront on 13x19” Matte paper. A garden scene had true hues—borderless on 4x6” glossy paper—but was a bit dark. You wouldn’t notice if you only saw the print. Full tonal range B&W image on glossy paper lost some highlight detail and mid-tone pop compared to what I got from a commercial print shop using Luster paper, but I’m not seeing a color cast reported by others, which is very good news. I bought Epson again after a long hiatus because 1) I have a big stock of paper from pre-covid days, 2) ink cost is not a problem for my limited photo printing needs, and 3) the recent price drop offered a very low up-front cost. This one is smaller and very much quieter than its predecessor. It offers Air Print connectivity, but I prefer WiFi, even from mobile devices. Pretty happy so far. Already useful and B&W may improve with experimentation.
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