Sheetrock Gypsum Panels Installation Guide
Sheetrock Gypsum Panels Installation Guide
Sheetrock Gypsum Panels Installation Guide
Gypsum Panels
installation
and finish
guide
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 PanelsWater Resistant provide a water-
resistant 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 PanelsFIRECODE 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 SHEETROCK Brand Interior Ceiling PanelsSag-Resistant meet the
need for a lower-weight ceiling board, offering excellent sag-resistance, even when wet-textured.
Finishing Products
4 SHEETROCK Brand Joint Tape is a
3
5
Repair Kit
8 The SHEETROCK Brand Drywall
WALLS
CEILINGS
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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-finishing 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
Size of Panels
4x8
4x10
4x12
10
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
thickness
location
3/8
ceiling(2)(3)
perpendicular(3)
16
sidewall
parallel or perpendicular
16
ceiling(4)
parallel(3)
16
perpendicular
24(5)
sidewall
parallel or perpendicular
24
ceiling(4)
parallel(3)
16
perpendicular
24
parallel or perpendicular
24
1/2
5/8
sidewall
application
method(1)
max. frame
spacing o.c. in.
location
application
method(1)
max. frame
spacing o.c. in.
1/2
ceilings
parallel or perpendicular
24
sq.ft
lb.
lb.
ft.
100
0.6
0.3
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
37
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 Marking
2 Cutting
Tip
4 Framing
5 Nail Attachment
10
Tips
6 Screw Attachment
11
8 Ceilings
7 Adhesive Attachment
Tip
12
9 Walls
Tips
13
10 Corners
a. Method 1DUR-A-BEAD Corner
Reinforcement
Tips
14
15
Tips
45
16
17
Tip
Tip
18
19
Tips
20
20 Sanding
Tip
21
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.
22 Priming
Tip
Keep the roller wet during application and do not rework the
primer once its applied.
Overworking the primer may
thin or remove underlying compound.
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23
24
25
Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by USG
Corporation or its subsidiaries:
SHEETROCK, USG, DUR-A-BEAD,
DURABOND, 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.
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.
Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606
J371/rev. 2-03
2003, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.