Why Foam Backer Board is Changing Modern Tile Installations – Telegraph

For decades, the standard preparation for a tiled shower or bathroom floor involved heavy, dusty materials. Installers spent hours hauling thick cement boards or mixing massive mortar beds to create a flat, stable surface. While these traditional substrates are highly durable, they are also incredibly heavy, difficult to cut, and prone to absorbing moisture if water bypasses the tile surface.
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