Water – What material should be used behind a sink and range in the kitchen

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I am getting ready to demo my kitchen to the studs in a couple weeks.
I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for alternate materials to use other than "green" board (moisture resistant drywall) behind the sink, dishwasher, stove area behind the base cabinets.

In speaking to a local contractor a year or so ago then mentioned some other material but can't recall what it is.

I have a galley kitchen with a peninsula at one end. the sink, dishwasher, and stove are in the center in listed order.

Best Answer

Hardibacker makes a board that can be used instead of drywall (its the same thickness). tiles can be put right onto it. Thats in the US anyway.