Ardex TLT 119 Lightweight Vapor-resistant Waterproof Cementitious XPS Foam Board with Fiberglass Mesh , 32" x 48" x 1/2" for Shower Wall & Floor Cover

Product Features:

• Lightweight Waterproof Panel: Lightweight yet durable XPS foam board designed to create fully waterproof and tile-ready shower walls, floors, and custom enclosures with easy handling and installation
• Integrated Vapor Resistance: Built-in waterproof and vapor-resistant core helps eliminate the need for additional waterproofing membranes in many applications, simplifying the installation process
• High-Strength Construction: Manufactured with a proprietary blend of polymer-modified cement mortar and reinforced with alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh for superior strength, rigidity, and bonding performance
• Rigid & Durable Core: Closed-cell extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam core remains fully waterproof and functional even if exposed to moisture or minor damage, ensuring long-term reliability
• Excellent Tile Bonding Surface: Cement-coated surface with embedded mesh provides exceptional adhesion for thinset mortar, supporting a wide range of tile types and sizes
• Versatile Wet Area Applications: Suitable for showers, steam rooms, bathtub surrounds, bathroom walls, and other high-moisture environments in residential and commercial settings
• Multi-Surface Compatibility: Compatible with ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone tiles, including mosaics and large-format tiles for flexible design options
• Easy Custom Fabrication: Can be cut, shaped, and installed for custom applications such as benches, niches, vanities, and shower bases, enabling fully customized waterproof systems
• Secure Joint Sealing: Butt joints can be easily sealed with appropriate joint sealants to maintain a continuous waterproof barrier across installations
• Professional-Grade System: Designed for both contractors and DIY users, offering a reliable, efficient, and high-performance alternative to traditional tile backer boards for modern shower construction

Product Description:

The Ardex TLT building panel, an insulation XPS foam board for shower systems, provides builders and tile contractors with a robust, lightweight, waterproof, and vapor-resistant solution for shower enclosures, including walls and floors, suitable for wet areas, eliminating the need for a separate waterproofing membrane. In modern construction, the shower wall board stands as a true game-changer. Designed to meet the demands of today's construction industry, these innovative shower wall panels redefine building materials' efficiency, versatility, and sustainability. Offering the same high-performance waterproofing and insulation as Wedi boards, Ardex TLT panels serve as a direct alternative for customers searching for Wedi foam backer board or Wedi tile backer board systems.

Ardex TLT XPS foam boards stand as a reliable selection for crafting structures that endure through time. Manufactured with a proprietary blend of synthetic polymer mortar (thinset adhesive) and an alkali-resistant fiber mesh, this lightweight shower board boasts exceptional strength and durability. The XPS core remains fully functional even if exposed to water or potential moisture damage. Its ability to withstand the harshest conditions ensures that your structures remain safe and resilient for generations. The Ardex waterproof panel board can be applied to virtually any substrate, serving as a shower waterproofing, insulating, versatile, lightweight, and robust material for shower installations.

The butt joints of the prefabricated foam insulation board can be easily sealed using joint sealant. Its lightweight rigid foam core makes it beneficial for installations on older structures and ensures quick, safe handling at construction sites. It is suitable for direct application with various infloor shower tile options, such as ceramic tile, porcelain tile, cement tiles, granite tiles, marble tiles, glass tiles, travertine tiles, slate tiles, limestone tiles, sandstone tiles, onyx tiles, and quartzite tiles, allowing seamless integration with any shower décor. These foam backer boards are ideal for use under tile, as shower wall panels, and as structural elements for benches, niches, and vanities, just like Wedi building boards.

Ardex TLT panels share virtually identical construction characteristics with Wedi boards, featuring a closed-cell extruded polystyrene (XPS) core, cement-coated surfaces, and embedded fiberglass mesh for enhanced bonding and structural strength. Notably, Wedi is part of the Ardex Group, and both brands uphold a legacy of premium performance in waterproof building panels. Customers searching for Wedi waterproof shower board, Wedi insulation board, or Wedi tile underlayment will find Ardex TLT board an equally effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient alternative. Stronger and more rigid than Kerdi Boards, ARDEX TLT panels deliver superior load-bearing capacity and structural stability, making them the ideal choice for building custom shower trays and serving as a reliable base for tiled wet areas.

Ardex water proof foam board is an excellent option for your room decor, bathroom decor, kitchen decor, and home decor needs. Ardex insulation foam board is also suitable for use in standard showers, steam showers, bathtub surrounds, and other wet areas. It is ideal for both DIY projects and professional home improvement installations. Whether you're remodeling a bathroom, building a new tile shower, or creating a steam room, the Ardex TLT board delivers the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability, surpassing customer expectations.

Our indoor waterproofing systems, despite being eco-friendly products, are a highly efficient way to protect your shower from water leaks, floor and wall damage, moisture damage such as mold, and even flooding.