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Tile-Backing Application
Purpose-sized fibre cement substrate for tiled wall applications.
Tile backing / A1 non-combustible
Smartbacker® Tile Backer Board
A1 fibre cement tile substrate for wet-area and interior tiling applications.
- Product
- Smartbacker
- Composition
- Fiber cement board made from cement, cellulose and sand.
- Reaction to fire
- A1 — non-combustible (EN 13501-1)
- Thickness
- 6 mm and 12 mm.
01 / Product overview
Smartbacker® Tile Backer Board
Smartbacker® is a compact-format fibre cement board developed for tile-backing applications. Its 800 × 1.200 mm format is suited to bathrooms, wet areas and framed wall systems where a stable, non-combustible substrate is required.
Request the latest technical documentation before final specification.
02 / Performance
Key advantages
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Wet-Area Suitable
Suitable for use beneath tiles in wet-area applications.
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A1 Non-Combustible
Reaction to fire class A1 according to EN 13501-1.
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Water Impermeability Tested
No water drops observed in the declared impermeability assessment.
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Dimensional Stability
Declared moisture movement max. 0.20%.
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Compact Board Format
800 × 1.200 mm format for practical handling and tile-backing layouts.
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Asbestos-Free
Type NT fibre cement construction without asbestos or asbestos compounds.
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Framed-Wall Compatible
Suitable for backer-board applications within framed construction systems.
03 / Data
Technical specifications
Declared properties and standard formats.
| Property | Declared performance | Reference / standard |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction to fire | A1 — non-combustible | EN 13501-1 |
| Type / category / class | NT / Category A / Class 2 | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Apparent density | ≥ 1.350 kg/m³ | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Bending strength | ≥ 7 N/mm² Wet condition — Category A/B | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Elastic performance | ≥ 8.000 N/mm² — length ≥ 6.000 N/mm² — width | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Water impermeability | No water drops observed | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
Declared values are based on the current fibre cement technical documentation. Project-specific suitability, fixing, jointing and waterproofing requirements should be verified for the complete installation system before specification.
Additional technical data
| Property | Declared performance | Reference / standard |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | 0.20 W/(m·K) | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Moisture movement | Max. 0.20% | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Water vapour diffusion factor | μ = 13.9 | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 0.0049 mm/mK | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Warm-water durability | RL ≥ 0.75 | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Soak/dry durability | RL ≥ 0.75 | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Freeze/thaw durability | RL ≥ 0.75 | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Heat/rain exposure | No visible cracking, delamination, warping or sagging observed | EN 12467+A2:2018 |
| Property | Standard format |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 6, 12 mm |
| Width | 800 mm |
| Length | 1.200 mm |
Availability can vary by order and destination. Confirm current formats, tolerances and minimum order quantities with Smartcon.
04 / Applications
Where the system works
Typical use areas listed by Smartcon. Final suitability depends on the complete assembly and project requirements.
- Bathroom walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Shower areas
- Interior tiled walls
- Framed-wall tile backing
- Wet-area tile substrates
05 / Assurance
Standards and specification notes
Technical credibility depends on current documents and the performance of the complete installed system.
Reaction to fire
A1 — non-combustible according to EN 13501-1. This is the board’s reaction-to-fire classification, not a fire-resistance rating for a complete tiled assembly.
System responsibility
The board is one component of a wet-area assembly; waterproofing, adhesive, tile and joint systems must be selected together.
Document control
Request current product documentation
Use the document links to request current product documentation from Smartcon.06 / Guidance
Frequently asked questions
01Where is Smartbacker used?
Smartbacker is intended as a fibre cement substrate beneath tiles, particularly in wet-area and framed-wall applications.
02What board sizes are available?
Smartbacker is supplied in 6 mm and 12 mm thicknesses, in an 800 × 1.200 mm compact format.
03Is Smartbacker non-combustible?
Yes. The underlying fibre cement product has an A1 reaction-to-fire classification under EN 13501-1.
04Can Smartbacker be used in wet areas?
Yes. Wet-area tile backing is included among the declared intended uses of the fibre cement product.
05Which adhesive and fixing system should be used?
Adhesive, fixing centres, joints and waterproofing layers should be selected according to the complete installation system and project requirements.
07 / Continue
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