Triton Backer Board
Lightweight, high-performance magnesium oxide backer board engineered as a superior alternative to traditional cement and gypsum boards. Easy to score and snap, durable, low-dust, and suitable for floors, walls, and ceilings in both wet and dry applications.
Brand: Triton MgO Products
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Triton Backer Boards: Lightweight MgO Tile Substrate
The Triton Backer Board represents the next generation of tile installation substrates, offering a lightweight, high-performance alternative to traditional cement backer boards and gypsum underlayments.
Manufactured using advanced magnesium oxide (MgO) technology, Triton delivers exceptional strength and durability while remaining easy to handle, cut, and install. Its innovative composition allows installers to score and snap panels quickly, reducing labor time and improving jobsite efficiency.
Unlike conventional backer boards that may swell, peel, or delaminate over time, Triton is engineered to maintain long-term dimensional stability in both wet and dry environments. This makes it an ideal substrate for tile installations in showers, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and other moisture-prone areas.
Designed with contractor productivity in mind, Triton creates minimal dust during cutting and contains no crystalline silica, VOCs, or harmful chemicals. The result is a cleaner, safer installation process without sacrificing performance.
Whether used on floors, walls, or ceilings, Triton provides a reliable foundation for ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, and other surface finishes. Its combination of lightweight handling, durability, moisture resistance, and code-compliant performance makes it a trusted choice for both residential and commercial construction projects.
For installers seeking a faster, cleaner, and higher-performing backer board solution, Triton delivers professional-grade results built to last.
Key Features and Benefits
- Advanced MgO Technology
Patented magnesium oxide construction delivers exceptional strength, durability, and dimensional stability - Lightweight and Easy to Install
Scores and snaps cleanly for faster installation with less effort compared to traditional cement boards - Moisture and Damage Resistant
Resists swelling, peeling, and delamination, making it ideal for wet-area installations - Low-Dust Cutting
Creates significantly less dust during installation, helping maintain a cleaner work environment - Safe for Installers and Occupants
Free of crystalline silica, VOCs, and harsh chemicals - Versatile Application
Suitable for floors, walls, ceilings, showers, bathrooms, kitchens, and other residential or commercial projects - Code-Compliant Performance
Third-party certified and compliant with ANSI, ASTM, and ICC-ES standards
Specifications
| Property | Test Method | 1/2" (12 mm) | 1/4" (6 mm) | 1/8" (3 mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ---- | .45" | .25" | .13" |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | ---- | 0.75 | 0.85 | 0.95 |
| Weight | ---- | 1.8 lbs/ft² | 1.0 lbs/ft² | 0.70 lbs/ft² |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C 1185 | >1,000 psi | >2,000 psi | >2,600 psi |
| Mold Resistance | ASTM G 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Surface Burning Characteristics | ASTM E 84 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Downloads
Triton Backer Board - Product Data Sheet
Triton Backer Board - Safety Data Sheet
Triton Backer Board - Installation Guide
Triton Backer Board - Limited Warranty
| SKU | TB TRITON |
|---|---|
| Non-Returnable | No |
| Manufacturer | Triton MgO Products |
