SHEETROCK
®
Brand
Gypsum Panels
installation
and finish
guide
The best way to obtain
smooth interior surfaces
with S
HEETROCK
®
Brand
Gypsum Panels is to
properly plan the job—
determining materials
and application method,
measuring surfaces and
estimating quantities,
obtaining and using the
proper tools.
Selecting Materials
1
SHEETROCK®Brand Regular Gypsum Panels have long edges tapered on
the face side to form a shallow 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 only to cover
existing wall and ceiling surfaces.)
2 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Gypsum Panels—Water Resistant provide a waterresistant base for the adhesive application of ceramic and plastic tile
and plastic-faced wall panels. Not recommended for ceilings with
framing spacing greater than 12 o.c., for single-layer resilient
attachment where tile is to be applied or in remodeling unless applied
directly to studs.
3 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Gypsum Panels—F
IRECODE
®
Core, combine all the
advantages of regular panels with additional resistance to fire exposure. Consult local building codes for fire resistance requirements.
4 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Foil Back Gypsum Panels provide an effective vapor
retarder for walls and ceilings when required. Not to be used in high
moisture areas.
5 S
HEETROCK
®
Brand Interior Ceiling Panels—Sag-Resistant meet the
need for a lower-weight ceiling board, offering excellent sag-resistance, even when wet-textured.
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Planning the Job
3
1
2
4
3
Application Products
Type W Bugle Head
Screws attach singlelayer gypsum panels to
wood framing. Screws
provide greater holding
power than wallboard
nails, minimize popping and
help prevent damage to the
panel.
1 DUR-A-BEAD
™
Corner Bead is a
galvanized steel reinforcement
for protecting external corners.
2 SHEETROCK
®
Brand No. 200-B
Metal Trim is an L-shaped
casing that provides protection
and a neat finished appearance
around window and door openings. Available for 1/2 and 5/8
gypsum panels.
3 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Paper Faced
Metal Bead and Trim provides
superior resistance to edge
cracking and nail pops.
Available in numerous styles
and sizes, including 90° and
bullnose profiles.
Finishing Products
4
SHEETROCK®Brand Joint Tape is a
high strength paper tape which
is lightly precreased for corner
application and designed specifically for use with S
HEETROCK
Brand Joint Compounds to provide optimum performance.
5 SHEETROCK
®
Brand All Purpose
Ready Mixed Joint Compound is
used for embedding tape,
finishing coats, fill coats over
metal corner bead, trim and
fasteners.
6 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Lightweight
All Purpose Ready Mixed Joint
Compound (P
LUS 3
™
) offers all
the benefits of S
HEETROCK Brand
All Purpose Ready Mixed Joint
Compound with three exclusive
advantages: less weight, less
shrinkage and easier sanding.
Only two coats required over
metal corner bead and trim;
sands easily; bonds well.
7 SHEETROCK
®
Brand Lightweight
Setting-Type Joint Compound
(E
ASY SAND
™
20, 45 or 90) is an
easy-mixing, smooth-applying,
quick-hardening, easy-sanding
joint compound with low shrinkage and superior bonding. Ideal
for patching projects.
Planning the Job
2
5
6
4
3
4
Repair Kit
8
The SHEETROCK®Brand Drywall
Repair Kit furnishes everything
you need (except the drywall)
for professional repair of holes:
1-lb. bag E
ASY SAND 90 Setting
Compound; 5 S
HEETROCK
®
Brand Fiberglass Drywall Tape;
120-grit sandpaper; plastic
spreader; 4 drywall repair clips;
8 drywall screws; and Drywall
Repair Instruction Sheet.
9 The SHEETROCK
®
Brand All-inOne Drywall Repair Kit contains
the full contents of the
S
HEETROCK Brand Drywall Repair
Kit plus a 1/2x5x8 piece of
S
HEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panel.
Decorating Products
10
SHEETROCK®Brand First Coat is a
flat latex paint specially formulated to provide an excellent first
(prime) coat over gypsum panels. Equalizes surface porosity
and texture differences.
Minimizes decorating problems.
Not intended as a finish coat.
S
HEETROCK
®
Brand Wall and
Ceiling Texture finish is a readymixed texture which applies
easily and provides custom
designs and patterns for interior
surfaces.
Horizontal or Vertical Application
Panels may be applied horizontally (long dimension across
studs or joists) or vertically (long
dimension parallel to studs or
joists). Horizontal application
using 12 panel lengths is ideal
for walls because linear footage
of joints is minimized. If possible, span the entire wall or ceiling from corner to corner.To
minimize joints, use the longestlength panels available and offset all end joints in adjacent
rows.
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9
1
7
10
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WALLS
CEILINGS
Tools Needed
• Fasteners
– Wallboard nails
For 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2
thick panels: 1-1/4 nails.
For 5/8 thick panels: 13/8 nails.
– 1-1/4 Type W bugle head
screws; screw gun or electric drill with special bit.
• Panel adhesive
• Caulk gun
• 4 straightedge or wallboard
T-square
• Utility knife and extra blades
• Metal tape measure
• Marking pencil
• Portable work light, extension
cord
• Dropcloths
• Keyhole saw or sabre saw
• Tin snips
• 5,8 and 10 wide joint-fin-
ishing knives
• Wallboard hammer
• Mud pan to hold compound
• Mud mixer
• 150-grit sandpaper or 220grit mesh cloth
• Dust mask
• Safety glasses
• Sponge (small-celled
polyurethane)
• Stepladder
• Panel lifter
• Scaffolding
Measuring and Estimating
Quantities
To find out how many panels
you will need, measure the
length and height then multiply
to determine square footage for
each wall. Subtract the square
footage of all large openings
such as doorways and picture
windows; don’t bother with
small openings such as electrical boxes and pipe fittings. Do
the same for the ceiling. Total
the figures and use the table on
page 7 to calculate the number
of panels needed.
Read all instructions through
before installing gypsum panels
so you know what you have to do
and how much time you will need.
Planning the Job
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Gypsum Panel Coverage Calculator
Size of Panels
No. of Panels 4x8 4x10 4x12
10 320 sq. ft. 400 sq. ft. 480 sq. ft.
11 352 440 528
12 384 480 576
13 416 520 624
14 448 560 672
15 480 600 720
16 512 640 768
17 544 680 816
18 576 720 864
19 608 760 912
20 640 800 960
21 672 840 1008
22 704 880 1056
23 736 920 1104
24 768 960 1152
25 800 1000 1200
26 832 1040 1248
27 864 1080 1296
28 896 1120 1344
29 928 1160 1392
30 960 1200 1440
31 992 1240 1488
Use the following table to determine the maximum frame spacing for
direct application of gypsum panels to wood framing.
Frame Spacing for Single-Layer Application
board application max. frame
thickness location method
(1)
spacing o.c. in.
3/8 ceiling
(2)(3)
perpendicular
(3)
16
sidewall parallel or perpendicular 16
1/2 ceiling
(4)
parallel
(3)
16
perpendicular 24
(5)
sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24
5/8 ceiling
(4)
parallel
(3)
16
perpendicular 24
sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24
For SHEETROCK Brand Interior Ceiling Panels—Sag-Resistant
board application max. frame
thickness location method
(1)
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) S
HEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels— Water Resistant are not recommended for ceiling where framing is
greater than 12 o.c. for single-layer resilient application where tile is to be supplied.
(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 will
need, use the table below.
Fastener/Compound/Tape Calculator
With this amount Use this amount of
of SHEETROCK Brand Use this amount of Or this amount of SHEETROCK Brand
Gypsum Panels wallboard nails
(1)
Type W Screws
(2)
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
600 3.2 1.6 222
700 3.7 1.9 259
800 4.2 2.2 296
900 4.8 2.4 333
1000 5.3 2.7 370
Use this amount of
Use this amount of S
HEETROCK Brand
S
HEETROCK Brand Lightweight All
With this amount of All Purpose Purpose Ready Use this amount of
S
HEETROCK Brand Ready Mixed Mixed Joint SHEETROCK Brand
Gypsum Panels Joint Compound
(3)
Compound (PLUS 3)
(3)
First Coat
sq. ft. lb. gal. gal.
100 14 0.9 0.3
200 28 1.9 0.6
300 41 2.8 0.9
400 55 3.8 1.1
500 69 4.7 1.4
600 83 5.6 1.7
700 97 6.6 2.0
800 110 7.5 2.3
900 124 8.5 2.6
1000 138 9.4 2.9
(1) Spaced 7 on ceiling; 8on wall. Reduce by 50% for adhesive/nail-on application.
(2) Spaced 12 on ceiling; 16on wall.
(3) Coverage figures shown here approximate the amount of joint compound needed to treat the flat joints,
inside corners and outside corners using metal corner bead, in a typical room. Coverage can vary widely
depending upon factors such as condition of substrate, tools used, application methods and other job
factors.
Planning the Job
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Preparing the Panels
1 Marking
Place panel with light-colored
face paper side up. Measure
and mark panel size desired.
2 Cutting
Line up straightedge with the
marks and hold firmly against
the panel. Draw pencil line as
guide for scoring. Score through
paper and lightly into the core.
To break the panel core,
securely grasp the board edges
on both sides of the score line
and snap board with a quick,
firm movement.
Use utility knife with sharp blade
for scoring. Complete cutting by
running knife through back
paper for the length of the panel
and snapping back to face.
After cutting the panel, smooth
the cut edge with sandpaper
wrapped around a block of
wood such as a piece of 2x4
lumber.Be sure to keep edge as
square as possible. Always wear
a dust mask when sanding.
Tip
Gypsum panels are heavy and
may bend or snap under their
own weight. Be sure panels
are properly supported prior to
scoring.
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3 Cutouts
For openings such as an
electrical outlet or switch box,
measure across from the point
where the side edge of the
panel will rest to the near and
far sides of the installed box.
Then measure from the point
where the top or the bottom
edge of the panel will fall to the
top and bottom of the box.
Trace the outline of the electrical
box at the appropriate position
on the gypsum panel.
Cut with keyhole or sabre saw.
4 Framing
Prior to panel attachment,
inspect framing to ensure that
the face of the framing is
straight. Warped or crooked
framing should be repaired or
replaced.
5 Nail Attachment
Panel must be held tight to
framing. Nail center of panel
first, perimeter last. Space nails
maximum of 7 apart on ceilings, 8 on walls and at least
3/8 from ends and edges of
panels.
Seat nail so head is in a shallow
dimple formed by last blow of
drywall hammer.
Attaching The Panels
10
Tips
For 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 thick
panels, use 1-1/4 wallboard
nails. For 5/8 panels, use
1-3/8 wallboard nails.
Drive nails in straight, not at an
angle. Do not overdrive or
countersink nails. This results
in breaking the face paper or
fracturing the gypsum core. If a
nail happens to go in crooked,
hold the panel tight against the
framing and drive a second nail
in about 2 from the nail that
punctured the paper.Then drive
the first nail in below the surface
of the board.
Double-nailing reduces the likelihood of nail pops. It is highly
recommended for ceilings. Drive
first nails 12 o.c. along framing
in the field of the board and second nails about 2 from the first.
Fasten the perimeter 7 o.c. for
ceilings and 8 o.c. for walls.
6 Screw Attachment
Space screws maximum of 12
apart on ceilings, 16 on walls
and at least 3/8 from ends and
edges of panels. Sink screws to
just below the panel surface,
leaving the paper intact.
Use an electric screwgun equipped with an adjustable screw
depth control head and Phillips
bit. If an electric drill is used, be
careful not to overdrive screws.
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Tip
On 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 thick
panels, use 1-1/4 Type W
Bugle Head Screws for superior
holding power and high resistance to popping due to wood
shrinkage.
7 Adhesive Attachment
Select the proper adhesive for
specific job requirements. Make
sure that framing is clean,
sound and free from oil, dirt or
contamination. Apply adhesive
and nails per instructions on
adhesive cartridge. Do not use
just adhesive to secure panels.
8 Ceilings
Apply ceilings first. Because
panels are difficult to maneuver
over one’s head,it’s best to
have a helper or two. Fasten
panels to all joists and perimeter
framing. Space nails maximum
7 apart along framing, screws
12 apart, starting in the center
of the panel and working toward
the perimeter.Double-nailing is
recommended to reduce nail
pops.
Tip
Make T-braces consisting of
1x4’s nailed to 2x4 uprights that
are 1/2 longer than floor-to-
ceiling height. Wedge T-braces
between floor and panel to
support panel while driving
fasteners to ensure firm contact
with joists. The preferred
method is to use a panel lifter
tool (available at many building
material rental outlets). See
the table ”Frame Spacing for
Single-Layer Application” on
page 7 for application on
ceilings.
Attaching The Panels
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9Walls
Apply panels horizontally or
vertically to framing. If applied
horizontally,install top row first.
Position first panel tight against
the installed ceiling panel and
fasten to studs. Space nails
maximum 8 apart along
framing, screws 16 apart,
starting in the center of the
panel and working toward the
perimeter. Cut panels accurately
so that they do not have to be
forced into place. Continue
around the room.
Apply lower row of panels so
that tapered edges meet with
those of top row.Vertical joints
should be staggered. Avoid
vertical joints directly above or
below a window, door or other
opening for best decorating
results.
Tips
Use a panel lifter tool to help
install bottom panels. A filler
strip may be needed to bring the
wall to ceiling height. Put the
filler strip at the bottom of the
wall, cut edge down.The bottom
joint usually is hidden by the
baseboard.
To join panels at an inside
corner,butt the second panel
against the first and fasten the
end of the second to a stud.
To join panels at an outside
corner,lap the end of the
second board over the end of
the first. Make sure panels abut
neatly—do not overlap or
extend the end of the second
board beyond the first. Fasten
both panel ends to their common stud.
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10 Corners
a. Method 1—DUR-A-BEAD Corner
Reinforcement
Using DUR-A-BEAD Corner
Reinforcement, apply it to all
exterior corners of walls, soffits
and window returns. Hold bead
firmly against corner and nail
bead through small holes every
9 on each flange. Make sure
that nails penetrate framing
members. Drive all nails below
nose of corner bead and tightly
into flange so that joint compound will cover smoothly and
evenly.Be careful not to dent
the metal. Screw attachment is
not recommended.
Install USG Metal Trim where
gypsum panels butt windows or
concrete block. Nail trim every
9 through small holes in flange.
Make sure that nails penetrate
framing members.
Tips
The easiest way to trim a corner
bead to the correct length is to
cut through the flanges with tin
snips one flange at a time, bend
and snap.
Force bead onto corner being
careful that the flanges don’t
spread beyond 90° angle,
making it hard to cover them
with joint compound.
b. Method 2—SHEETROCK Brand
Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim
Measure length of corner and
cut trim to length with metal
snips. For vertical wall installations, cut the corner trim 1/2
(12.7 mm) shorter than the wall
height.
Using a 4 taping knife, apply
ready-mixed S
HEETROCK Brand
Joint Compound (Taping,
All-Purpose, or Lightweight
All-Purpose) or Setting-Type
S
HEETROCK Brand Joint
Compound (D
URABOND
™
or EASY
SAND) to drywall slightly beyond
where the edge of the trim will
be. Helpful Hint: For this step,
application of the compound
often works best if the compound is thinned slightly with
water. Add water in small increments (for one gallon of compound, add water in 2 oz. increments) and mix with compound.
Attaching The Panels
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Be careful not to overthin
compound. (For outside
corners, extend compound
approximately 2 or 50 mm
from the corner on each side;
for inside corners, extend
1-1/2 or 38 mm from the other
corner on each side.)
Place trim on wall and press into
position. Corner bead should be
aligned tight to ceiling. Embed
trim by running the knife over it
with even pressure at a 45°
angle.
Use the knife (or a damp
sponge) to remove excess
compound, eliminating any air
bubbles under the paper. Allow
to dry.
Using a 6 taping knife for
outside corners (4 for inside
corners), apply another coat of
joint compound (E
ASY SAND,
Topping, All-Purpose,or
Lightweight All-Purpose). Keep
this coat as smooth as possible.
Feather out 5 to 6 (125 to 150
mm) from the nose of the trim
on each side for outside corners
(1 or 25 mm past previous coat
for inside corners). Let dry. Sand
sides lightly where needed.
Use an 8 or larger finishing
knife for outside corners (4-6
knife for inside corners) to apply
a finishing coat of the same
ready-mixed or setting-type
compound. Feather compound
8 (200 mm) from nose of trim
for outside corners (1 [25 mm]
past previous coat for inside
corners). Let dry.Sand and
prime.
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11 First Coat, Flat Joints
Start with butt joints. Apply an
even coat of thinned joint
compound for the length of the
joint with a 5 finishing knife.
Center and lightly press tape
into wet joint compound with
fingers. Draw 5 knife firmly
along joint to tightly embed
tape. Be sure there is sufficient
joint compound under tape to
prevent blistering of the tape.
While embedding the tape,
remove excess joint compound
from edge and apply as a thin
coat over the tape.
To reinforce tapered joints,follow same procedure. Tape
should overlap tape applied to
butt joints.
Tips
For best results, apply medium
pressure and hold knife at a 45°
angle to panel.
To apply joint compound neatly,
dip the knife sideways into the
pan so you load only half the
width of the blade. For best
results, joint compound should
be thinned slightly with water for
easier application. Add water in
small increments (for one gallon
of compound, add water in 2 oz.
increments).
Finishing the Panels
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45
Keep the blade clean, especially
of dried bits of compound, to
avoid leaving scratches in the
wet joint compound as you draw
the knife over it. Discard any
compound containing dried bits
of material. Clean blade by
drawing it over edge of pan.
While embedding tape, draw the
knife slowly along the length of
the tape to provide an even
distribution of joint compound.
Don’t worry about a few grooves
or streaks in the joint compound. They will be covered
over in the subsequent coats.
12 First Coat, Inside Corners
Use a 5 joint finishing knife
to apply thin layer of joint
compound on both sides of
corner.Extend compound
slightly beyond area to be
covered by tape.
Fold tape along center crease
and lightly press into position
with your fingers.
Tightly embed tape as with
other joints.
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13 First Coat, Fasteners
For each fastener depression,
apply joint compound with 5
knife. Holding the blade almost
flush with the panel, draw the joint
compound across a fastener head
and the dimple surrounding it.
Then raise the knife blade to a
more upright position and
scrape off excess with a second
stroke at a right angle to the first
stroke. Compound should be
level with panel surface.
Tip
To determine if fasteners are
properly seated prior to finishing, draw clean knife over each
fastener.If metallic ring occurs,
drive fastener below surface,
being careful not to break paper.
14 First Coat, Outside Corners and
Metal Trim
Apply joint compound with 8
knife onto one flange of the
corner bead. Work down the
entire length of the bead. Hold
knife at 45° angle and smooth
compound—one edge of knife
riding the metal, the other on the
surface of the panel. Compound
should extend onto panel a
minimum of 4. Repeat applica-
tion for other flange. Use same
application method for metal
trim.
Tip
After filling first flange, the
metal corner edge may have
some lumps of joint compound.
To remove,run 8 blade up the
bead while also moving it to the
side. In this way, the compound
is continuously moved aside as
it is scraped off.
Finishing the Panels
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15 Second Coat, Flat Joints and
Fasteners
Allow first coat to dry overnight.
Scrape off bumps, ridges and
other imperfections with knife.
Be careful not to damage
surface.
Apply joint compound to tapered
joints using an 8 knife the
length of the joint.
Apply pressure to knife edge
farthest from the joint and lift
the other edge just slightly
above surface. Draw knife down
joint. Repeat for opposite edge.
This technique is called feathering. Joint compound should
extend beyond first coat for a
total width of 7 or 8.
Apply a 7-8 coat of joint
compound to each side of butt
joints and feather.Compound
should extend beyond first coat
for a total width of 14.
Apply a second coat to
fasteners in same manner as
first coat.
16 Second Coat, Inside Corners
Allow first coat to dry overnight.
Apply joint compound on one
side using a 5 knife for the
length of the corner. Scrape off
any compound that laps onto
the second side. Feather out
beyond first coat and allow to
dry.After first side is dry,apply
compound on other side and
feather.
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17 Second Coat, Outside Corners and
Metal Trim
Allow first coat to dry overnight.
Apply second coat with 8 knife,
feathering slightly beyond first
coat.
18 Third Coat, Flat Joints and
Fasteners
Allow second coat to dry
overnight. If necessary,remove
imperfections with knife or
sandpaper. Apply a thin finishing
coat with a 10 knife to the flat
joints and a 5 knife to the fastener heads. Press knife firmly
so joint compound fills depressions but does not significantly
add to thickness. Feather edges
at least 2 beyond second coat.
Tips
Do not sand unless it is
necessary. If you do sand,use
fine-grit sandpaper and be
careful not to scuff the gypsum
panel paper to minimize surface
touch-up requirements. For best
results, compound should be
used as thickly as possible on fill
coats and thinned with water for
finish coats.
Before applying the final coat,
check to see if tapered joints are
level with surface. Hold the 10
blade across the joint, straight
out from the wall. If the blade
can be rocked across the joint,
the joint is crowned. It must be
hidden by feathering the final
coat out as far as possible.
Finishing the Panels
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When applying earlier coats,
minor depressions and grooves
were not a problem. However,
do not leave any during the
application of this final coat or
they will mar the finished surface.
19 Third Coat, Outside Corners and
Metal Trim
Allow second coat to dry overnight. Sand lightly if necessary.
Apply third coat with 10 knife,
feathering slightly beyond second coat. A third coat is typically
not required if S
HEETROCK Brand
Lightweight All Purpose Ready
Mixed Joint Compound (P
LUS 3)
is used.
20 Sanding
Allow third coat to dry overnight.
Lightly sand imperfections in
finished joints, corners and over
fastener heads. Carefully
remove sanding dust with damp
sponge.
Tip
Use a fine-grit sandpaper
wrapped around a block of
wood so you don’t dig into the
joint compound. Avoid roughening the surface paper when
sanding. If you do roughen it by
accident, repair the damage by
applying a little joint compound
with a 5 knife.
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Wet Sanding
When only minimal sanding is
needed, try wet sanding with a
sponge. It eliminates dust and
does not scuff the surface
paper.Use a small-celled
polyurethane sponge similar in
appearance to carpet padding.
Saturate sponge and wring to
prevent dripping. Rub joints to
remove high spots, using as few
strokes as possible. Clean the
sponge frequently during use.
21 Storage and Cleanup
Before storing unused joint
compound, clean sides and lid
of container so no dried compound falls into the mixture.
Level joint compound surface
with knife and cover container
tightly.If storing for a long time,
cover surface of joint compound
with approximately 1/2 of clean
water and cover container.Do
not store in direct sunlight or
where freezing conditions may
occur. Pour off water before
reusing joint compound. Clean
tools with warm, soapy water.
Decorating The Panels
22 Priming
Prior to painting, apply
S
HEETROCK Brand First Coat or a
flat latex paint as a prime coat.
Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. For best
results, use a high quality roller
with 1/8 to 1/4 nap.
Tip
Keep the roller wet during application and do not rework the
primer once it’s applied.
Overworking the primer may
thin or remove underlying compound.
23 Painting and Texturing
After prime coat is dry, apply
S
HEETROCK Brand Wall and
Ceiling Texture or a good quality
interior paint. Follow the recommendations on the container.
Finishing the Panels
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Repairing Damaged Panels
When repairing damaged panels, the ideal products to use are
E
ASY SAND 90 Joint Compound
described on page 4 under
“Finishing Products” and the
S
HEETROCK Brand Drywall Repair
Kit described on page 5 under
“Repair Kit.”
1Patching Dents, Holes, Popped
Nails and Cracks
a. To repair a dent, sand and
then fill with joint compound. Let
harden. Add second coat if necessary. Sand and prime when
dry.
b. To repair a small hole or
crack, trim any loose pieces
from the damaged area and
wipe it clean. Fill with joint compound, using a putty knife. Let
harden. Add second coat if
necessary. Sand and prime
when dry.
c. To repair a popped nail, drive
and dimple new nail 1-1/2
from popped nail. Drive and
dimple popped nail. Cover with
joint compound. Sand and
prime when dry.
2Patching Medium Holes
Trim any loose pieces from the
damaged area using a knife and
wipe it clean.
a. Apply generous amounts of
joint compound around edges
and coat the perimeter of hole.
b. Crisscross two or three strips
of joint tape over opening and
embed tape in joint compound.
Let harden.
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c. Apply coat of joint compound
over taped area. Let harden and
apply second coat. Sand and
prime when dry.
3 Repairing Large Cracks
(approx. 1/8)
a. Trim any loose pieces from
the damaged area using a knife
and wipe it clean.
b. Apply compound to crack
with 5 finishing knife.
c. Embed tape in compound to
bridge crack. Draw knife firmly
over crack to tightly embed
tape. Let compound harden.
d. Apply compound over tape
with knife. Let harden and apply
second coat of compound if
necessary. Sand and prime
when dry.
4 Repairing Large Holes (over 2)
or Water-Damaged Areas
a. Cut out damaged panel
section using a utility knife
along the studs and a keyhole
saw between the studs. Remove
section with a hammer and
remove old screws or nails.
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b. Slip drywall repair clips onto
the edge of the damaged wall.
Position screws about 3/4 in
from the edge and centered
between the tabs. This will line
up the screws with perforations
in the clips. Screw through wall
into each drywall repair clip.
c. Measure and cut new drywall
panel section to fit damaged
area. Screw through new drywall into each drywall repair
clip. Screw into drywall, positioning screw opposite screw
holding clip and about 3/4 from
edge.
d. Remove tabs from each drywall repair clip. Apply compound
and tape to all four section
sides. Do not overlap tape.Apply
second and third coats of joint
compound, allowing each coat
to harden before applying next
coat and feathering out from
previous coats. Sand and prime
when dry.
5Torn Gypsum Panel Face Paper
a. Peel and remove loose face
paper.
b. Apply a skim coat of joint
compound with a joint-finishing
knife to damaged area and
feather to get a smooth finish.
Let dry and apply second coat if
necessary. Sand and prime
when dry.
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Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by USG
Corporation or its subsidiaries:
S
HEETROCK, USG, DUR-A-BEAD,
D
URABOND,QUIK & EASY,EASY
SAND,FIRECODE and PLUS 3.
Notice
We shall not be liable for
incidental and consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended
use. Our liability is expressly
limited to replacement of
defective goods. Any claim
shall be deemed waived unless
made in writing to us within
thirty (30) days from date it
was or reasonably should have
been discovered.
J371/rev. 2-03
©2003, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
Note
All products described here
may not be available in all
geographic markets. Consult
your local United States
Gypsum Company dealer for
information.
Safety First!
Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during
handling and installation of all
products and systems. Take
necessary precautions and
wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment as
needed. Read material safety
data sheets and related literature on products before specification and/or installation.
For warranty or product information
and literature:
800 USG.4YOU (874.4968)
www.usg.com
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