AKW Tile Backer Board 6mm 1200x600mm (27705)

AKW Tile Backer Board 6mm – 1200 x 600mm (27705)

Lightweight, Waterproof & Built to Last

The professional-choice, ultra-thin tile backer board for fast, reliable tiling in bathrooms, wet rooms and shower areas.

At just 6mm thick, the AKW 6mm Tile Backer Board is perfect where build-up height must be kept to an absolute minimum – ideal for overlaying existing tiles, covering old plaster, or fitting onto studwork when space is tight.

Why installers choose AKW 6mm Tile Backer Board

• Only 6mm thick – minimal height increase, great for renovations and over-tiling
• 100% waterproof – extruded polystyrene core with glass-fibre reinforced cement coating on both sides
• Lightweight yet incredibly strong – easy to carry, cut and fit, yet rigid enough to support heavy stone and porcelain tiles
• Smooth, ready-to-tile surface – excellent adhesion for tile adhesive and grout, no priming required
• High thermal insulation – helps keep bathrooms warmer and reduces heat loss in wet rooms
• Quick installation – no messy plaster removal; fix straight over tiles or onto timber/metal studs

Key Features

• Size: 1200mm × 600mm (0.72m² per board)
• Thickness: 6mm
• Core: High-density extruded polystyrene (XPS)
• Coating: Glass-fibre reinforced cement (both faces)
• Fully waterproof and rot-proof
• Excellent acoustic and thermal insulation properties
• Easy to score and snap or cut with a standard fine-tooth saw
• Pack quantity: 1 board

Ideal for

• Over-tiling existing ceramic tiles without removal
• Creating a flat, stable base on uneven walls
• Wet rooms, shower enclosures and bathroom walls
• Timber or metal stud partitions
• Areas where minimum thickness is essential

Transform tired bathrooms in a fraction of the time. With AKW 6mm Tile Backer Board, you get a rock-solid, waterproof and perfectly flat surface ready for tiling the moment it’s fixed.

Fix with official AKW 25mm screw fixings and washers (18-001-437) for guaranteed results.