XPS vs Cement Tile Backer Boards: The Complete 2026 Comparison Guide
A side-by-side comparison of XPS and cement-fibre tile backer boards — weight, waterproofing, thermal performance, cutting speed and cost — to help you specify with confidence.
How Thick Should Your Tile Backer Board Be?
A practical thickness guide for XPS tile backer board — when to use 4, 6, 10, 12.5, 20, 30 or 50 mm. Wall, floor, overboarding, underfloor heating and thermal upgrades, all in one place.
How to Build a Curbless Walk-In Shower with XPS Tile Backer Boards
From pre-sloped base to linear drain to fully tiled, waterproofed walls — the complete Insutile system for level-access showers and wet rooms, explained step by step.
Insutile XPS Tile Backer Board: New Launch from Insutech
Insutech announces the launch of Insutile, a next-generation XPS tile backer board designed for European bathrooms, wet rooms and wellness areas.
Why XPS Tile Backer Boards Are the Best Choice for European Wet Rooms
Learn why XPS tile backer boards offer superior waterproofing, insulation and installation speed for European bathrooms and wet room projects.
How to Install Insutile XPS Tile Backer Board: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow this step-by-step guide to install Insutile XPS tile backer boards in European bathrooms and wet rooms for durable, waterproof tiled surfaces.
Why XPS Tile Backer Boards Are the Smartest Choice for Bathroom Renovations
Install over existing tiles, skip the demolition, and add insulation in a single step. Here's how XPS boards cut renovation time, mess, and cost.
Score, Snap, Done: How Insutile XPS Boards Cut Installation Time and Labour Costs by Up to 50%
Lightweight, score-and-snap boards let a single installer finish jobs that used to need two people — and slash labour costs without compromising quality.
Beyond Waterproofing: How XPS Tile Backer Boards Slash Cooling Bills in Hot Climates
XPS isn't only a waterproof substrate — it's a thermal barrier built into every wall and floor. See how integrated insulation reduces cooling loads in warm climates.