{"product_id":"emser-foam-backer-board","title":"Emser Foam Tile Backer Board — Waterproof","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight, waterproof substrate that replaces cement board. A rigid foam core between waterproof facing layers — it cuts with a utility knife, weighs a fraction of cement board, and needs no separate waterproofing on shower walls. Set it, tape and seal the seams, and tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinner boards make dead-flat walls and floor leveling; thicker boards build benches, curbs, and shims. Pick the size and thickness for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam core with sealed facers — no additional membrane needed on walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Score-and-snap with a knife; a fraction of cement board's weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull thickness range.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8\" leveling sheets up to 2\" structural board for benches and curbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to tile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bond directly with thin-set once seams are taped and sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fafafa;font-weight:500;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEmser Tile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fafafa;font-weight:500;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWaterproof foam tile backer board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fafafa;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThicknesses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1\/8\", 1\/4\", 1\/2\", 5\/8\", 1\", 1-1\/2\", 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fafafa;font-weight:500;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eShower walls, floor leveling, benches, curbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fafafa;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBoard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#eef4ee;border:1px solid #cfe0cf;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;color:#2d3e2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping over $99.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders under $99 ship for a flat $12.95 to the lower 48. Most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:20px;background:#f7f4ef;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #e6dfd2;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5a7a5a;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eComplete the Look\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emser-waterproofing-membrane\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:#2d3e2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eWaterproofing membrane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emser-universal-shower-pan\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:#2d3e2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eShower pans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emser\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:#2d3e2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMore from Emser\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:40px 0;padding:32px 28px;background:#f7f4ef;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #e6dfd2;display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/0496\/8817\/files\/mj_ask_a_pro_headshot_v2.jpg\" alt=\"MJ, Emerald Fern Finishes\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eWhich thickness for your job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eTell MJ whether you're sheathing shower walls, leveling a floor, or building a bench, and he'll spec the thickness and board count. Replies within 1 business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ask-a-pro?product=emser-foam-backer-board\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 22px;background:#2d3e2a;color:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eAsk a Professional →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emser","offers":[{"title":"24″ × 36″ × 1\/8″","offer_id":44324753113201,"sku":"ZGBFB243618","price":25.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36″ × 60″ × 1\/4″","offer_id":44324753145969,"sku":"ZGBFB366014","price":52.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36″ × 60″ × 1\/2″","offer_id":44324753178737,"sku":"ZGBFB366012","price":60.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48″ × 60″ × 1\/2″","offer_id":44324753211505,"sku":"ZGBFB486012","price":82.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48″ × 96″ × 1\/2″","offer_id":44324753244273,"sku":"ZGBFB489612","price":128.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36″ × 60″ × 5\/8″","offer_id":44324753277041,"sku":"ZGBFB366058","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36″ × 60″ × 1″","offer_id":44324753309809,"sku":"ZGBFB36601","price":92.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36″ × 48″ × 1-1\/2″","offer_id":44324753342577,"sku":"ZGBFB3648112","price":91.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48″ × 60″ × 2″","offer_id":44324753375345,"sku":"ZGBFB48602","price":199.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/0496\/8817\/files\/emser-foam-backer-board.png?v=1787777596","url":"https:\/\/emeraldfernfinishes.com\/products\/emser-foam-backer-board","provider":"Emerald Fern Finishes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}