® DensShield Tile Backer
DensShield® Tile Backer Product Overview Coated Fiberglass Mat Built-in Acrylic Coating Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Core DensShield® Tile Backer ©2013 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC Table of Contents Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Physical Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fastener Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Testing and Code Recognition. . . . . .4 Architectural Specifications . . . . . . .5 Tub/Shower Walls or Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DensShield® Tile Backer Physical Properties Properties Width, standard3 1/4” 6.4 mm) DensShield® 4’ (1220 mm) Length, standard3 4’ (1220 mm) Edges Weight1 nominal, lbs./sq. ft. (Kg/m2) Bending Radius4 Fire Classification square 1.6 (7.8) 8’ (2438 mm) n/a 1/2” (12.7 mm) DensShield® 4’ (1220 mm), 32” (813 mm) 5’ (1524 mm) 8’ (2438 mm) square 2.0 (9.8) 12’ (3658 mm) n/a Permeance5, perms (ng/Pa•s•m2) R Value2, ft2 •°F • hr/BTU (m2•K/W) Standards Code Evaluation <1.5 (86) <1.
DensShield® Tile Backer Testing and Code Recognition Robinson Floor Test/ASTM C 627 – DensShield® Tile Backer has passed the industry standard test conducted by the Tile Council of North America for residential and light commercial floors. Adhesion Bond Testing – CTC-Geotek conducted tests comparing adhesion capabilities using various setting materials. The tests concluded that bonds with DensShield Tile Backer were as good, if not better, than bonds with cement board.
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DensShield® Tile Backer Tub/Shower Walls or Ceilings DS001 Walls or Ceilings DensShield® Tile Backer can be used as a tile substrate in residential and commercial wall applications. Attach DensShield Tile Backer with grey side facing the interior. Tiles should always be applied to grey side. Cut panel to required size and make cutouts. Fit ends and edges closely. Do not leave gaps between panels.
DensShield® Tile Backer DS002 Shower Pan Install DensShield® Tile Backer on walls according to assembly DS001. Shower pan or rubber membrane must be adequately sloped to the open drain or weep-hole detail to permit proper water drainage. For showers with curbs, apply waterproof membrane up walls minimum 2” (51 mm) and maximum 4” (102 mm) above curb. Do not use DensShield Tile Backer in the curb. For showers without curbs, apply waterproof membrane up walls minimum 6” (152 mm) and maximum 8” (203 mm).
DensShield® Tile Backer DS004 Other Details Apply DensShield® Tile Backer either horizontally or vertically on walls as shown in DS001. To prevent water penetration, completely fill the space between tile and tub with a flexible sealant. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. L. 1/2” (12.7 mm) or 5/8” (15.9 mm) DensShield Tile Backer Tiles Tile adhesive (latex thinset mortar or mastic) Flexible sealant into min.
DensShield® Tile Backer Residential and Light Commercial Floors DS005 1/4” (6.4 mm) and 1/2” (12.7 mm) DensShield® Tile Backer can be used as a tile substrate in residential and light commercial floor tile applications as defined in the Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, published by the Tile Council of North America. Laminate DensShield panels, grey coated side up, to subfloor using a latex portland cement mortar liberally applied with minimum 1/4” x 1/4” x 1/4” (6.4 x 6.4 x 6.
DensShield® Tile Backer Countertops DS006 Plywood must be installed flat and level. Framing spacing should not exceed 24” (610 mm) o.c. Install minimum 1/2” (12.7 mm) exposure 1 plywood on top of supports. Provide support on overhangs on cantilever counters to prevent movement. Apply leveling bed of latex portland cement mortar to plywood using 1/4” x 1/4” x 1/4” (6.4 x 6.4 x 6.4 mm) notched trowel.
DensShield® Tile Backer Non-Tile Walls or Ceilings DS010 Dry Non-Tile, Non-Wet Areas This installation should be used in interior non-tile areas that do not come in contact with water and may experience intermittent exposure to high levels of humidity for short and infrequent periods of time, such as outside of tub and shower areas in residential construction. For walls, steel 25-gauge min (.0188 mils) or wood framing should be spaced no greater than 16” (406 mm) o.c. for 1/2” (12.
DensShield® Tile Backer Residential Steam Rooms DS013 DensShield® Tile Backer can be used in residential steam rooms with a maximum floor area size of 48 sq. ft. (15 sq. meters). For walls, minimum 20-gauge* (33 mils) steel or wood framing should be spaced no greater than 16” (406 mm) o.c. for 1/2” (12.7 mm) DensShield Tile Backer or 24” (610 mm) o.c. for 5/8” (15.9 mm) DensShield Tile Backer. For ceilings, board should be spaced no greater than 12” (305 mm) o.c. for 1/2” (12.
DensShield® Tile Backer Waterproofing System Examples Finishing Materials* Manufacturer Genesis® DM; DS174 Sto Flexyl,TM Sto Primer Dryvit® Systems, Inc (1.800.556.7752) Sto Corp. (1.800.221.2397) ParFlex® Waterproofing Material* Parex® (1.800.537.2739) Manufacturer Laticrete® 9235 Laticrete Intl., Inc. (1.800.243.4788) ® ® Mer-Krete Hydro-Guard 2000 Mer-Krete Systems (1.800.851.6303) NobleSeal® TS Noble Company (1.800.878.
DensShield® Tile Backer Fire-Rated Assemblies DensShield® Fireguard® Tile Backer is the only tile substrate to specify where a fire rating and moisture protection are necessary and is the preferred high-performance tile substrate that protects a tile installation in wet areas while achieving a 1-hour fire rating. Tile is not required to be used with DensShield Fireguard Tile Backer to achieve a 1- or 2-hour fire rating.
DensShield® Tile Backer Fire-Rated Assemblies continued 2-Hour Fire Rating Design Reference: UL U411, cUL U411 57 STC Sound Trans. Test Reference: RAL-TL00-122 Partition Thickness: 6-1/4” (159 mm) Weight per Sq. Ft.: 9.0 psf (44 Kg/m2) Base Layer: 5/8” (15.9 mm) DensArmor Plus Fireguard panels or 5/8” (15.9 mm) ToughRock® Fireguard gypsum board applied vertically to each side of 2-1/2” (64 mm) steel studs 24” (610 mm) o.c. with 1” (25 mm) Type S screws 16” (406 mm) o.c. Face Layer: 5/8” (15.
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