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PermaBASE PLUS 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet

Name: PermaBASE PLUS 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet
Brand: PermaBASE
SKU: 1001461774
Rating: 4.6 (206 reviews)

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PermaBASE PLUS Cement Board is a lighter weight, rigid substrate made of Portland cement aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface that is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture. PermaBASE PLUS® Cement Board has the same qualities built into PermaBASE Cement Board but weighs 15% less. EdgeTech® Reinforced Edge allows for more secure application of fasteners closer to the edge.

Moisture and mold resistant, ideal backer board for showers, bathrooms, kitchens, and more
Lowest water absorption in its class, offering a better tile bond
Lightweight and easy to cut - speeding up installation
EdgeTech Reinforced Edge allows for more secure application of fasteners closer to the edge
Stays intact when exposed to water; will not rot, disintegrate or swell – built for the long run.
Resists impact and remains dimensionally stable – extending the life of your project.
UL GREENGUARD Gold certification for low chemical emissions to help indoor air quality
Lifetime-limited product warranty for interior applications
Durable substrate for direct-applied coating systems.

General
Series Name	PLUS	Material	Cement

Dimensions
Actual Length (Inches)	60	Common Thickness in Inches	1/2-in
Actual Thickness (Inches)	0.5	Weight (lbs.)	39
Actual Width (Inches)	36	Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	15
Common Measurement (W x L)	3-ft x 5-ft

Features
Number of Sheets	1	Waterproof	No
Water Resistant	Yes	Sold As	Sheet

Certifications
ANSI A118.9 Compliant	Yes	CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	No
ASTM C1288 Compliant	No

Warranty
Warranty	Limited lifetime

Compatibility
For Use with Fireplace Exteriors	Yes	For Use with Garage Floors	No
For Use with Kitchen Backsplashes	Yes	For Use with Garage Walls	Yes
For Use with Shower Walls	Yes	For Use with Patios	No
For Use with Bathroom Walls	Yes	For Use with Pools	No
For Use with Bathroom Floors	Yes	For Use with Shower Floors	No
For Use with Kitchen Counters	Yes	For Use with Vinyl Floors	No

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	30161500

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4.6 out of 5

206 Reviews

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this cement board for bathroom renovations and tile installations. Most highlight its ease of cutting and installation—snapping cleanly with utility knives, oscillating tools, or circular saws with minimal effort. Reviewers consistently describe it as solid, sturdy, and superior for preventing leaks and supporting tile adhesion in showers and tub surrounds, with many noting repeat professional use. Customers commend its quality and fair pricing, comparing it favorably to competing brands and expressing strong intent to repurchase. A few report isolated issues like occasional delamination or dust concerns, but the overwhelming majority remain highly satisfied and would recommend it.

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Great product with stunning quality and using my entire apartment complex.

AbdulAugust 27, 2026

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Aaron was very helpful and helped me load everything into the trailer.

EdMcQAugust 20, 2026
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NGCTechAugust 20, 2026

NationalGypsum

Great products good prices but geez customer service sucks spent 4,000 on tile and related products for a shower and not only did I have to get my tile off the shelf I waited twenty min for someone to load it so my tile guy did gotta do better

WillieAugust 16, 2026
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NationalGypsum

Great product

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Durable product, should last a long time, easy to work with.

russo14July 15, 2026
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NGCTechJuly 21, 2026

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The Delivery was prompt. The Delivery Driver was courteous & he unloaded it for us. We would request him for our next delivery.

ChrisJuly 7, 2026

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NGCTechJuly 9, 2026

NationalGypsum

If you’re going to tile a shower you’ll need this

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The price was good and it’s like any other cement board I’ve used. I’m currently installing it in my shower and I’ve had no issues with it. I would definitely buy it again.

NFarinola88June 29, 2026
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NationalGypsum

Makes tile work easy

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Worked great

Needing to hang a door wiJune 12, 2026
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		Name	Current Item PermaBASEPLUS 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet
		Ratings	206
		Material	Cement
		For Use with Shower Walls
		Weight (lbs.)	39
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