USG Sheetrock® Brand Installation and Finishing Guide (English)

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USG SHEETROCK® BRAND INSTALLATION AND FINISHING GUIDE

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Achieving a smooth Selecting Materials 1 USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels are innovative lightweight gypsum wallboard panels for use on walls and ceilings. Their high strength-to- interior fi nish with weight ratio and superior sag resistance eliminate the need for traditional 1/2" sag-resistant ceiling panels. 2 USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Mold USG Sheetrock® Brand Tough® are the lightest moisture- and mold-resistant panels available. The panel’s core is noncombustible, moisture-resistant and encased in 100% recycled Gypsum Panels is easy moisture– and mold-resistant face and back papers. 3 USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Panels have long edges tapered on the face side to form a shallow with proper planning recess to receive joint compound and tape. Made in four thicknesses: 5/8", 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4". (The 1/4" thick panel should not be applied as a single layer but from the start. only to cover existing wall and ceiling surfaces.) 4 USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Gypsum Panels combine all the advantages of regular panels with additional resistance to fi re exposure. Consult local To get your project building codes for fi re-resistance requirements. 5 USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode 30® are ideal for interior applications where 5/8" Type X moving in the right panels are not required. 6 USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode® X is available in one of two UL Type Designations (Type direction, determine ULX and Type ULIX), depending on the market. Both panels have been formulated to achieve all of the strength and performance characteristics as standard the materials and your 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Gypsum Panels at a signifi cantly reduced weight. application method, measure surfaces, estimate quantities and obtain the necessary 1 tools to ensure a job 2

Gypsum Panel well done. 3 Tapered Edge ® Gypsum Panel Tapered Edge FIRECODE CORE 4 Type X

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Application Products Horizontal or Vertical 5 USG Sheetrock® Brand All 8 USG Sheetrock® Brand Purpose Joint Compound is UltraLightweight All Type W Bugle Head Application used for embedding tape, Purpose Joint Compound Screws attach single- Panels may be applied fi nishing coats and fi lling is up to 40% lighter than layer gypsum panels to horizontally (long dimension coats over metal corner bead, conventional-weight wood framing. Screws across studs or joists) or vertically trim and fasteners. compounds and provides provide greater holding (long dimension parallel to studs overall high performance, power than wallboard 6 USG Sheetrock® Brand Plus or joists). Horizontal application as well as superior working nails, minimize popping and help 3® Lightweight All Purpose using 12' panel lengths is ideal qualities and good open prevent damage to the panels. Joint Compound o ers all the for walls because linear footage benefi ts of USG Sheetrock® time. It o ers excellent bond 1 USG Sheetrock® Brand of joints is minimized. If possible, Brand All Purpose Joint over bead, trim and fastener Dur-A-Bead® Corner span the entire wall or ceiling Compound with these concealments. from corner to corner. To Bead is a galvanized steel exclusive advantages: up Decorating Products reinforcement for protecting minimize joints, use the longest to 25% less weight than external corners. length panels available and o set conventional-weight ready- 9 USG Sheetrock® Brand First all end joints in adjacent rows. 2 USG Sheetrock® Brand mixed compounds, less Coat™ Primer is a fl at latex No. 200-B Metal Trim is shrinkage and easier sanding. paint specially formulated an L-shaped casing that Requires only two coats over to provide an excellent fi rst provides protection and a metal corner bead and trim. (prime) coat over gypsum panels. It also equalizes neat fi nished appearance 7 USG Sheetrock® Brand Easy surface porosity and texture around window and door Sand™ Lightweight Setting- di erences, and minimizes openings. Available for 1/2" WALLS Type Joint Compound decorating problems. It is not and 5/8" gypsum panels. (available in 5, 20, 45, 90 or intended as a fi nish coat. 3 USG Sheetrock® Brand 210 minute working times) Paper-Faced Metal Bead is an easy-mixing, smooth- USG Sheetrock® Brand Wall and Trim provides superior applying, quick-hardening, CEILINGS and Ceiling Texture Paint resistance to edge cracking easy-sanding joint compound applies easily and provides and nail pops. Available in with low shrinkage and custom designs and patterns numerous styles and sizes, superior bonding. Ideal for for interior surfaces. Note including 90° and bullnose Finishing Products patching projects. that this product is available p r o fi l e s . PANEL 004 USG Sheetrock® Brand Paper in select markets. Check Joint Tape is a high-strength with your local USG sales paper tape that is lightly representative for availability. precreased for inside corner application and designed specifi cally for use with USG Sheetrock® Brand joint compounds to provide optimum performance.

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Tools Needed Measuring and Gypsum Panel Coverage Calculator • Fasteners Estimating Quantities Size of Panels ( sq. ft. ) No. of Panels • Wallboard nails (per ASTM To fi nd out how many panels 4' x 8' 4' x 10' 4' x 12' C514) for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" you will need, measure the 10 320 400 480 thick panels: 1-3/8" nails length and height then multiply 11 352 440 528 • 1-1/4" Type W bugle head to determine square footage 12 384 480 576 for each wall. Subtract the square screws; screw gun or 13 416 520 624 electric drill with special bit footage of all large openings such as doorways and picture 14 448 560 672 • Panel adhesive (per ASTM windows; don’t bother with small 15 480 600 720 C557 for wood framing). openings such as electrical boxes Adhesives for attaching 16 512 640 768 and pipe fi ttings. Do the same gypsum panel products to 17 544 680 816 for the ceiling. Total the fi gures steel framing members shall and use the table on page seven 18 576 720 864 be as specifi ed by the adhesive to calculate the number of 19 608 760 912 manufacturer. panels needed. 20 640 800 960 • Caulk gun 21 672 840 1008 • 4' straightedge or wallboard 22 704 880 1056 T-square 23 736 920 1104 • Utility knife and extra blades 24 768 960 1152 • Metal tape measure 25 800 1000 1200 • Marking pencil 26 832 1040 1248 • Portable work light, extension cord 27 864 1080 1296 • Drop cloths 28 896 1120 1440 29 928 1160 1392 • Keyhole saw or jab saw 30 960 1200 1440 • Tin snips 31 992 1240 1488 • 5", 8" and 10" wide joint- Read all instructions fi nishing knives Use the following table to determine the maximum frame spacing • Wallboard hammer before installing for direct application of gypsum panels to wood framing. PANEL 1 PG.6 • Sanding block or piece gypsum panels so you of 2" x 4" know what you have to Frame Spacing for Single-Layer Application Board Max. Frame • Mud pan do and how much time Location Application Method (1) Thickness Spacing o.c. in. • Mud mixer you will need. 3/8" ceiling (2, 3) perpendicular (3) 16 • 150- or 220-grit sandpaper or sanding sponge — sidewall parallel or perpendicular 16 • Dust mask 1/2" ceiling (4) parallel (3) 16 • Safety gloves for cut protection — — perpendicular 24 (5) • Safety glasses — sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24 (4) (3) • Sponge (small-celled 5/8" ceiling parallel 16 polyurethane) — — perpendicular 24 • Stepladder — sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24 • Panel lifter • Sca olding For USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels • Pole or power sander with dust Board Max. Frame Location Application Method (1) collection Thickness Spacing o.c. in. 1/2" ceilings parallel or perpendicular 24

(1) Long edge position relative to framing. (2) Not recommended below unheated spaces. (3) Not recommended if water-based texturing material is to be applied. (4) USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Panels are not recommended for ceiling where framing is greater than 12" o.c. for single-layer resilient application where tile is to be applied. (5) Max. spacing 16" o.c. if water-based texturing material to be applied.

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To estimate the quantity of fasteners, compound and tape you 1 MARKING Use utility knife with sharp will need, use the table below. Place panel with light-colored blade for scoring. Complete face paper side up. Measure cutting by running knife Fastener/Compound/Tape Calculator and mark panel size desired. through back paper for the length of the panel and With this amount Use this amount Or this amount of Use this snapping back to face. of USG Sheetrock® of wallboard Type W Screws (2) amount of USG Brand Gypsum nails (1) Sheetrock® Panels Brand Joint Tape

sq. ft. lb. lb. ft. 100 0.6 0.3 37 200 1.1 0.6 74 300 1.6 0.9 111 400 2.1 1.2 148 500 2.7 1.4 185 NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 12 600 3.2 1.6 222 2 CUTTING After cutting the panel, Line up straightedge or smooth the cut edge with 700 3.7 1.9 259 T-square with the marks and a drywall rasp or sandpaper PANEL 1 hold ﬁ rmly against the panel. 800 4.2 2.2 296 wrappedPANEL around 2 G.9 a block Draw pencil line as guide for of wood such as a piece of 900 4.8 2.4 333 scoring. Score through paper 2" x 4" lumber. Be sure to and lightly into the core. Wear 1000 5.3 2.7 370 keep edge as square as a glove on your holding hand possible. Always wear a dust to protect you from cutting mask when sanding. With this amount Use this Use this amount Use this your hand. of USG Sheetrock® amount of USG of USG Sheetrock® amount of USG Brand Gypsum Sheetrock® Brand Plus 3® Sheetrock® NEW FOR PG 12 NEW FOR PG 14 NEW FOR PG 16 Panels Brand All Lightweight All Brand First Purpose Joint Purpose Joint Coat™ Primer (4) Compound (3) Compound (3)

sq. ft. gal. gal. gal. 100 1.0 0.9 0.25 200 2.0 1.8 0.50 300 3.0 2.7 0.75 400 4.0 3.6 1.00 TIP To break the panel core, 500 5.0 4.5 1.25 Gypsum panels are heavy and NEW FOR PG 24 securely NEWgrasp FOR the PGboard 17 NEW FOR PG 23 600 6.0 5.4 1.50 may bend or snap under their edges onPANEL both 2sides G.9 of the PANEL 3 PG.9 own weight. Be sure panels 700 7.0 6.3 1.75 score line and snap board are properly supported prior with a quick, ﬁ rm movement. 800 8.0 7.2 2.00 to scoring. NEW FOR PG 24 900 9.0 8.1 2.25 1000 10.0 9.0 2.50

(1) Spaced 7" on ceiling; 8" on wall. Reduce by 50% for adhesive/ Illustrations for Booklet on: nail-on application. How to Install and Finish SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels (2) Spaced 12" on ceiling; 16" on wall. (3) Coverage ﬁ gures shown here approximate the amount of joint compound needed to treat the ﬂ at joints, inside corners and outside corners using metal corner bead, in a typical room. Coverage can vary widely depending on factors such as condition of substrate, tools used, application methods and other job factors. (4) Calculations assume 400 sq. ft./gal. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 12

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3 CUTOUTS 4 FRAMING TIPS Double-nailing reduces the For openings such as an Prior to panel attachment, For 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" thick likelihood of nail pops. It is electrical outlet or switch inspect the kiln-dried studs panels, use 1-1/4" wallboard highly recommended for box, measure across from the to ensure that the face of nails. For 5/8" panels, use ceilings. Drive fi rst nails 12" point where the side edge of the the kiln-dried studs is 1-3/8" wallboard nails. o.c. alongPANEL framing 7 PG.11 in the fi eld the panel will rest to the near straight and aligned. Warped of the board and second nails and far sides of the installed or crooked framing should be about 2" from the fi rst. Fasten box. Then measure from the repaired or replaced. the perimeter 7" o.c. for point where the top or the ceilings and 8" o.c. for walls. bottom edge of the panel will fall to the top and bottom of the box.

Drive nails in straight, not at an angle. Do not overdrive or countersink nails. This results PANEL 12in breaking the face paper or 5 NAIL ATTACHMENT fracturing the gypsum core. PANEL 4 PG.10 Panel must be held tight to PANEL 5 PG.10If a nail happens to go in 6 SCREWPANEL ATTACHMENT 8 PG.11 Space screws a maximum of PANEL 9 framing. Nail center of panel crooked, hold the panel tight Trace the outline of the ﬁ rst, perimeter last. Space against the framing and drive 12" apart on ceilings, 16" on electrical box at the nails maximum of 7" apart a second nail in about 2" from walls and at least 3/8" from appropriate position on the on ceilings, 8" on walls and the nail that punctured the ends and edges of panels. PANEL 7 gypsum panel. at least 3/8" from ends and paper. Then drive the ﬁ rst Sink screws to just below the edges of panels. nail in below the surface of panel surface, leaving the the board. paper intact.

Cut with keyhole saw, jab saw or rotozip. Wear a dust mask Seat nail so head is in a if excessivePANEL dust 4 PG.10 is produced shallow dimple formedPANEL by 5 last PG.10 Use an electric screwgun and the area cannot be PANEL 6 PG.10 equipped with an adjustable blow of drywall hammer. PANEL 7 PG.11 ventilated. screw depth control head and Phillips bit. If an electric drill is used, be careful not to overdrive screws. PANEL 15

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TIP 8 CEILINGS 9 WALLS TIPS On 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" thick Apply ceilings fi rst. Because Apply panels horizontally Use a panel lifter tool to help panels, use 1-1/4" Type W panels are di cult to or vertically to framing. install bottom panels. A fi ller Bugle Head Screws for maneuver over one’s head, If applied horizontally, strip may be needed to bring superior holding power and it’s best to have a helper or install top row fi rst. Position the wall to ceiling height. Put high resistance to popping two. Fasten panels to all joists fi rst panel tight against the the fi ller strip at the bottom due to wood shrinkage. and perimeter framing. Space installed ceiling panel and of the wall, cut edge down. nails maximum 7" apart along fasten to studs. Space nails The bottom joint usually is framing, screws 12" apart, maximum 8" apart along hidden by the baseboard. starting in the center of the framing, screws 16" apart, panel and working toward starting in the center of the To join panels at an inside the perimeter. Double-nailing panel and working toward corner, butt the second is recommended to reduce the perimeter. Cut panels panel against the fi rst and nail pops. accurately so they do not fasten the end of the second have to be forced into place. to a stud. Continue around the room.

NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 12 7 ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT Select the proper adhesive for specifi c job requirements. Make sure that framing is clean, sound and free from oil, dirt or contamination. TIP To join panels at an outside Apply adhesive and nails Make T-braces consisting PANEL 9 PG.12 corner, lap the end of the per instructions on adhesive of 1"x4" nailed to 2"x4" Apply lower row of panels second board over the end cartridge. Do not use only uprights that are 1/2" longer so tapered edges meet with NEW FOR PG 12 NEW FOR PG 14 NEW FOR PG 16 of the fi rst. Make sure panels adhesive to secure panels. than fl oor-to-ceiling height. those of top row. Vertical PANEL 22 abut neatly—do not overlap Use either nails or screws. Wedge T-braces between joints should be staggered. or extend the end of the Make sure adhesive is fully fl oor and panel to support PANEL 20 Avoid vertical joints directly second board beyond the cured before fi nishing to panel while driving fasteners above or below a window, fi rst. Fasten both panel ends avoid screw pops. to ensure fi rm contact with door or other opening for to their common stud. joists. The preferred method best decorating results. is to usePANEL a panel 9 PG.12 lifter tool (available at many building material rental outlets). See the table Frame Spacing for Single-Layer Application on NEW FOR PG 17 NEW FOR PG 23 NEW FOR PG 24 page seven for application on ceilings.

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10 CORNERS Force bead onto corner being Be careful not to overthin Using a 6" taping knife for careful that the fl anges don't compound. (For outside outside corners (4" for inside Method 1 — USG Sheetrock® Brand Dur-A-Bead® Corner spread beyond 90° angle, corners, extend compound corners), apply another coat Bead Reinforcement making it hard to cover them approximately 2" or 50mm of joint compound (USG Using USG Sheetrock® Brand with joint compound. from the corner on each side; Sheetrock® Brand Easy Dur-A-Bead® Corner Bead for inside corners,1 extend Sand™, Topping, All Purpose, reinforcement, apply it to 1-1/2" or 38mm from the or Lightweight All Purpose). all exterior corners of walls, other corner on each side.) Keep this coat as smooth as so ts and window returns. possible. Feather out 5" to Hold bead fi rmly against 6" (125 to 150mm) from the corner and nail bead through nose of the trim on each side small holes every 9" on each for outside corners (1" or fl ange. Make sure that nails 25 mm past previous coat for penetrate framing members. inside corners). Let dry. Sand Drive all nails below nose of sides lightly where needed. corner bead and tightly into fl ange so joint compound Method 2 — USG Sheetrock® will cover smoothly and Brand Paper-Faced Metal evenly. Be carefulPANEL not to 27 dent Corner Bead and Trim the metal. Screw attachment Measure length of corner Place trim on wall and press is not recommended. and cut trim to length with into position. Corner bead NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. metalNEW snips. FOR For PG vertical12 wall should be aligned2 tight installations, cut the corner 1 to ceiling. Embed trim by 4 trim 1/2" (12.7 mm) shorter 1 running the knife over it with than the wall height. even pressure at a 45° angle.

PG 3. Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Installation Guide Illustrations Start with QualityUse an Products8" or larger fi nishing 1 knife for outside4 corners 1 (4"-6" knife for inside corners) to apply a fi nishing coat of the same ready-mixed or setting-type compound. NEW FOR PG 12 NEW FOR PG 14 NEW FOR PG 16 Feather compound 8" Install USG Metal Trim where (200 mm) from nose of gypsum panels butt windows trim for outside corners or concrete block. Nail trim (1" [25 mm] past previous every 9" through small holes coat for inside corners). Let in fl ange. Make sure that nails Using a 4" taping knife, Use the knife (or a damp 5 1 2 2 dry. Sand and prime. penetrate framing members. apply USG Sheetrock® sponge) to remove excess Brand Joint Compound compound, eliminating any TIPS (All Purpose, Plus 3® air bubbles under the paper. Lightweight All Purpose Allow to dry. The easiest way to trim a 1 2 344 5 or UltraLightweight1 All corner bead to the correct Purpose) or USG Sheetrock® length is to cut through NEW FOR PG 24 NEW FOR PG 17 NEW FOR PG 23 Brand Setting-Type Joint the fl anges with tin snips Compound (Durabond® one fl ange at a time, bend or Easy Sand™) to drywall and snap. Wear gloves to slightly beyond where the protect you fromNEW cutting FOR PG 24 edge of the trim will be. your hands. Helpful Hint: For this step, application of the compound 6 often works best if the compound is thinned slightly PG 5 Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Installation Guide Illustrations Hopper and Roller Method Illustrations for Booklet on: with water. Add water in How to Install and Finish SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels small2 increments (for 1 gallon 5 6 of compound, add water in 2 oz. increments) andPG mix 5 Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Installation Guide Illustrations Hopper and Roller Method with compound.2

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PG 5 Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Installation Guide Illustrations Hopper and Roller Method FINISHING THE PANELS

11 FIRST COAT, BUTT AND To reinforce tapered joints, Keep the blade clean, 12 FIRST COAT, INSIDE TAPERED JOINTS follow same procedure. Tape especially of dried bits of CORNERS For best results, joint should overlap tape applied compound, to avoid leaving Use a 5" joint ﬁ nishing knife compound should be thinned to butt joints. scratches in the wet joint to apply thin layer of joint slightly with water for easier compound as you draw the compound on both sides of application. Add water in knife over it. Discard any corner. Extend compound small increments (for 1 gal. of compound containing dried slightly beyond area to be compound, add water in 2 oz. bits of material. Clean blade covered by tape. increments.) Start with butt by drawing it over edge joints. Apply an even coat of of pan. thinned joint compound for the length of the joint with a 5" ﬁ nishing knife.

TIPS For best results, apply medium pressure and hold PANEL 32 knife at a 45° angle to panel. Fold tape along center crease and lightly press into position PANEL 31 While embedding tape, draw with your fi ngers. the knife slowly along the length of the tape to provide PANEL 36 Center and lightly press tape an even distribution of joint into wet joint compound PANEL 34compound. Don’t worry about with fi ngers. Draw 5" knife a few grooves or streaks in fi rmly along joint to tightly the joint compound. They embed tape. Be sure there will be covered over in the subsequent coats. PANEL 28 is su cient joint compound under tape to prevent To apply joint compound blistering of the tape. neatly, dip the knife sideways into the pan so you load only half the width of the blade. Tightly embed tape as with other joints.

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13 FIRST COAT, 14 FIRST COAT, OUTSIDE 15 SECOND COAT, Apply a 7"-8" coat of joint FASTENERS CORNERS AND FLAT JOINTS AND compound to each side For each fastener depression, METAL TRIM FASTENERS of butt joints and feather. apply joint compound with Apply joint compound with Allow fi rst coat to dry Compound should extend 5" knife. Holding the blade 8" knife onto one fl ange overnight (drying time beyond fi rst coat for a total almost fl ush with the panel, of the corner bead. Work may vary, depending on width of 14". draw the joint compound down the entire length temperature, humidity and across a fastener head and of the bead. Hold knife jobsite conditions). Scrape Apply a second coat to the dimple surrounding it. at 45° angle and smooth o bumps, ridges and other fasteners in same manner as compound—one edge of knife imperfections with knife. fi rst coat, leaving a very light riding the metal, the other Be careful not to damage mound of compound over on the surface of the panel. surface. fastener. Compound should extend onto panel a minimum of 4". Repeat application for other fl ange. Use same application method for metal trim.

Then raise the knife blade to a more upright position and scrape o excess with a second stroke at a right Apply joint compound to 16 SECOND COAT, INSIDE PANEL 39 angle to the fi rst stroke. tapered joints using an 8" CORNERS PANEL 44 Compound should be level knife the length of the joint.PANEL 47 Allow fi rst coat to dry with panel surface. overnight (drying time may vary, depending on TIP temperature, humidity and After fi lling fi rst fl ange, the jobsite conditions). Apply metal corner edge may joint compound on one side PANEL 42 have some lumps of joint using a 5" knife for the length compound. To remove, run of the corner. Scrape o any 8" blade up the bead while compound that laps onto also moving it to the side. In the second side. Feather out this way, the compound is beyond fi rst coat and allow continuously moved aside as to dry. After fi rst side is dry, apply compound on other it is scraped o . Apply pressure to knife side and feather. TIP edge farthest from the To determine if fasteners PANEL 45 joint and lift the other edge are properly seated prior just slightly above surface. PANEL 40 to fi nishing, draw clean Draw knife down joint. knife over each fastener. If Repeat for opposite edge. metallic ring occurs, drive This technique is called fastener below surface, feathering. Joint compound being careful not to break should extend beyond fi rst paper. coat for a total width of 7" or 8".

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17 SECOND COAT, TIPS When applying earlier coats, 20 SANDING OUTSIDE CORNERS Do not sand unless it is minor depressions and Allow third coat to dry AND METAL TRIM necessary. If you do sand, grooves were not a problem. overnight (drying time Allow fi rst coat to dry use fi ne-grit sandpaper However, do not leave any may vary, depending on overnight (drying time and be careful not to scu during the application of this temperature, humidity may vary, depending on the gypsum panel paper to fi nal coat or they will mar and jobsite conditions). temperature, humidity and minimize surface touch-up the fi nished surface. Lightly sand imperfections jobsite conditions). Apply requirements. Use dust in fi nished joints, corners second coat with 8" knife, collection with HEPA fi lter and over fastener heads. feathering slightly beyond with power sanding. Wear a Carefully remove sanding fi r s t c o a t . dust mask if excessive dust dust with damp sponge. is produced and the area Use a dust collection with cannot be ventilated. a HEPA fi lter with power sanding. Wear a dust mask if excessive dust is produced and the area cannot be ventilated.

19 THIRD COAT, OUTSIDE PANEL 53 CORNERS AND METAL TRIM Allow second coat to dry 18 THIRD COAT, overnight (drying time PANEL 49 FLAT JOINTS AND Before applying the fi nal may vary, depending on FASTENERS coat, check to see if tapered temperature, humidity and Allow second coat to dry joints are level with surface. jobsite conditions). Sand overnight (drying time Hold the 10" blade across lightly if necessary. Apply may vary, depending on thePANEL joint, straight51 out from third coat with 10" knife, TIP temperature, humidity the wall. If the blade can feathering slightly beyond Use a fi ne-grit sandpaper PANEL 12 PGS 20 &.21 and jobsite conditions). be rocked across the joint, second coat. A third coat wrapped around a block of If necessary, remove the joint is crowned. It must is typically not required if wood so you don’t dig into imperfections with knife be hidden by feathering USG Sheetrock® Brand Plus the PANELjoint compound. 12 PGS 20 &.21 Avoid or sandpaper. Apply a thin the fi nal coat out as far as 3® Lightweight All Purpose roughening the surface fi nishing coat with a 10" possible. Joint Compound is used. paper when sanding. If you knife to the fl at joints and do roughen it by accident, a 5" knife to the fastener repair the damage by heads. Press knife fi rmly applying a little joint so joint compound fi lls compound with a 5" knife. depressions but does not signifi cantly add to thickness. Feather edges at least 2" beyond second coat.

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Wet Sanding Decorating the Panels When repairing damaged c. To repair a popped nail, panels, the ideal products drive and dimple new nail When only minimal sanding 22 PRIMING to use are USG Sheetrock® 1-1/2" from popped nail. is needed, try wet sanding Prior to painting, apply Brand Easy Sand™ Drive and dimple popped with a sponge. It eliminates USG Sheetrock® Brand Lightweight Setting-Type nail. Cover with joint dust and does not scu the First Coat™ Primer or a Joint Compounds described compound. Sand and prime surface paper. Use a small- high quality, high solids on page fi ve under Finishing when dry. celled polyurethane sponge fl at latex paint. Follow Products. similar in appearance to the manufacturer’s carpet padding. Saturate recommendations. For best sponge and wring to prevent results, use a high-quality 1 PATCHING DENTS, dripping. Rub joints to roller with 1/8" to 1/4" nap. VOIDS, HOLES, POPPED remove high spots, using as NAILS AND CRACKS few strokes as possible. a. To repair a dent, sand Clean the sponge frequently and then fi ll with joint during use. Wear a dust compound. Let harden. Add mask if excessive dust is second coat if necessary. produced and the area Sand and prime when dry. cannot be ventilated. 2 PATCHING MEDIUM HOLES PANEL 59a. Trim any loose pieces from the damaged area using a TIP knife and wipe it clean. Keep the roller wet during application and do not b. Apply generous amounts reworkPANEL the 56 primer once it’s of joint compound around applied. Overworking the edges and coat the primer may thin or remove perimeter of hole. underlying compound. b. To repair a small hole or crack, trim any loose pieces 21 STORAGE AND PANEL 57 23 PAINTING AND from the damaged area PANEL 55 CLEANUP and wipe it clean. Fill with Before storing unused joint TEXTURING After the prime coat is joint compound, using a compound, clean sides dry, apply USG Sheetrock® putty knife. Let harden. Add and lid of container so no Brand Wall and Ceiling second coat if necessary. dried compound falls into Texture Paint or a high Sand and prime when dry. the mixture. Level joint quality interior paint. Follow compound surface with the recommendations on knife and cover container the container. tightly. If storing for an extended period, cover c. Crisscross two or three surface of joint compound PANEL 60strips of joint tape over with approximately 1/2" opening and embed tape of clean water and cover in joint compound. Let container. Do not store in harden. direct sunlight or where freezing conditions may occur. Pour o water before reusing joint compound. Clean tools with warm, soapy water. PANEL 58

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d. Apply coat of joint c. Embed tape in compound b. Slip drywall repair d. Remove tabs from each compound over taped to bridge crack. Draw knife clips onto the edge of the drywall repair clip. Apply NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 12 area.CHANGED Let harden FOR and PG apply 23 ﬁ rmly over crackNEW to tightlyFOR PG 16 damaged wall. Position compound and tape to second coat. Sand and embed tape. Let compound screws about 3/4" in from all four section sides. Do prime when dry. harden. the edge and centered not overlap tape. Apply NEW FOR PG 12 NEW FOR PG 14 NEW FOR PG 16 between the tabs. This will second and third coats of line up the screws with joint compound, allowing perforations in the clips. each coat to harden before Screw through wall into applying next coat and each drywall repair clip. feathering out from previous coats. Sand and prime when dry.

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NEW FOR PG 17 NEW FOR PG 23 NEW FOR PG 24 d. Apply compound over NEW FOR PG 24 3 REPAIRING tape with knife. Let harden LARGE CRACKS and apply second coat of compound if necessary. NEW FOR PG 24 (OVER 1/8") a. Trim any loose pieces Sand and prime when dry. from the damaged area c. Measure and cut new using a knife and wipe drywall panel section to it clean. ﬁ t damaged area. Screw NEW FOR PG 17 NEW FOR PG 23 NEW FOR PG 24 throughPANEL new 67 drywall 5 TORN GYPSUM PANEL Illustrations for Booklet on: into each drywall repair FACE PAPER How to Install and Finish SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels clip. Screw into drywall, a. Peel PANELand remove 69 loose NEW FOR PG 24 positioning screw opposite face paper. screw holding clip and about 3/4" from edge.

Illustrations for Booklet on: How to Install and Finish SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels 4 REPAIRING LARGE HOLES (OVER 2") OR b. Apply compound to crack WATER-DAMAGED with 5" fi nishing knife. AREASPANEL 65 a. Cut out damaged panel section using a utility knife along the studs and a b. Apply a skim coat of joint keyhole saw between the compound with a joint- studs. Remove section with fi nishing knife to damaged a hammer and remove old area and feather to get screws or nails. PANEL 68 a smoothPANEL 70 fi nish. Let dry and apply second coat if necessary. Sand and prime when dry.

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