USG SHEETROCK BRAND INSTALLATION

1 USG. Interior Panel &. Finishing Solutions USG SHEETROCK BRAND . INSTALLATION . AND FINISHING GUIDE. PLANNING THE JOB. Achieving a smooth selecting Materials 1 USG SHEETROCK BRAND UltraLight Panels are innovative lightweight gypsum wallboard panels for interior finish with use on walls and ceilings. Their high strength-to- weight ratio and superior sag resistance eliminate the need for traditional 1/2" sag-resistant ceiling panels. USG SHEETROCK BRAND 2 USG SHEETROCK BRAND UltraLight Panels Mold Tough are the lightest moisture- and mold-resistant panels available. The panel's core is noncombustible, Gypsum Panels is easy moisture-resistant and encased in 100% recycled moisture and mold-resistant face and back papers. 3 USG SHEETROCK BRAND Gypsum Panels have long with proper planning edges tapered on the face side to form a shallow recess to receive joint compound and tape.

2 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 To get your project additional resistance to fire exposure. Consult local building codes for fire-resistance requirements. 5 USG SHEETROCK BRAND UltraLight Panels Firecode 30 . moving in the right are ideal for interior applications where 5/8" Type X. panels are not required. 6 USG SHEETROCK BRAND UltraLight Panels Firecode X. direction, determine is available in one of two UL Type Designations (Type ULX and Type ULIX), depending on the market. Both panels have been formulated to achieve all of the the materials and your strength and performance characteristics as standard 5/8" USG SHEETROCK BRAND Firecode X Gypsum Panels at a significantly reduced weight.

3 Application method, measure surfaces, estimate quantities and obtain the necessary 1. tools to ensure a job 2. well done. Gypsum Panel Tapered Edge 3. FIRECODE CORE.. Gypsum Panel Tapered Edge Type X. 4. UltraLightweight Gypsum Panel / Tapered Edge 5. UltraLightweight Gypsum Panel / Tapered Edge 6. 2 3. PLANNING THE JOB. 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 finishing coats and filling 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 6 USG SHEETROCK BRAND Plus overall high performance, power than wallboard or joists).

4 Horizontal application 3 Lightweight All Purpose as well as superior working nails, minimize popping and help using 12' panel lengths is ideal Joint Compound offers all the qualities and good open prevent damage to the panels. for walls because linear footage benefits of USG SHEETROCK time. It offers 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. Bead is a galvanized steel from corner to corner. To exclusive advantages: up reinforcement for protecting minimize joints, use the longest Decorating Products to 25% less weight than external corners. length panels available and offset conventional-weight ready- 9 USG SHEETROCK BRAND First all end joints in adjacent rows. Coat Primer is a flat latex 2 USG SHEETROCK BRAND mixed compounds, less No.

5 200-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 first provides protection and a metal corner bead and trim. (prime) coat over gypsum panels. It also equalizes neat finished appearance 7 USG SHEETROCK BRAND Easy around window and door surface porosity and texture Sand Lightweight Setting- openings. Available for 1/2" WALLS differences, and minimizes Type Joint Compound and 5/8" gypsum panels. decorating problems. It is not (available in 5, 20, 45, 90 or intended as a finish 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 CEILINGS. applying, quick-hardening, and Ceiling Texture Paint resistance to edge cracking easy-sanding joint compound applies easily and provides and nail pops.

6 Available in with low shrinkage and custom designs and patterns numerous styles and sizes, superior bonding. Ideal for including 90 and bullnose Finishing Products patching projects. for interior surfaces. Note that this product is available profiles. 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 specifically for use with USG SHEETROCK BRAND joint compounds to provide optimum performance. 7. 5. 8. 6. 9. 4. 1. 4 3 2 5. PLANNING THE JOB. Tools Needed Measuring and Gypsum Panel Coverage Calculator Fasteners Estimating Quantities size of Panels ( sq. ft. ). No. of Panels Wallboard nails (per ASTM To find 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.

7 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. screws; screw gun or for each wall. Subtract the square 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 16 512 640 768. Adhesives for attaching and pipe fittings. Do the same gypsum panel products to 17 544 680 816. for the ceiling. Total the figures steel framing members shall 18 576 720 864. and use the table on page seven be as specified 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.

8 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. 28 896 1120 1440. Drop cloths 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 finishing knives Use the following table to determine the maximum frame spacing Wallboard hammer PANEL 1 before installing for direct application of gypsum panels to wood framing. Sanding block or piece gypsum panels so you of 2" x 4" know what you have to Frame Spacing for Single-Layer Application Mud pan do and how much time Board Thickness Location Application Method (1). Max. Frame Spacing 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.

9 Dust mask 1/2" ceiling (4) parallel (3) 16. Safety gloves for cut protection perpendicular 24 (5). Safety glasses sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24. Sponge (small-celled 5/8" ceiling (4) parallel (3) 16. polyurethane) perpendicular 24. Stepladder sidewall parallel or perpendicular 24. Panel lifter Scaffolding For USG SHEETROCK BRAND UltraLight Panels Pole or power sander with dust Board Max. Frame Location Application Method (1). collection Thickness Spacing 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" for single-layer resilient application where tile is to be applied. (5) Max. spacing 16" if water-based texturing material to be applied.

10 6 7. PLANNING THE JOB. 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 37. 200 74. 300 111. 400 148. 500 185. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW FOR PG 9. NEW F. 600 222 2 CUTTING After cutting the panel, Line up straightedge or 700 259 smooth the cut edge with T-square with the marks and a drywall rasp or sandpaper PANEL 1 hold firmly against the panel.