USG SHEETROCK Wall and Ceiling Texture Paint TEXOLITE - Manual

Surface Substrate must be sound, dry, clean, and free of oil, grease, mildew, efflorescence, and other foreign materials
Preparation and/or contaminants. Product, air, and surface temperatures must be maintained at a minimum of 55 °F (13 °C)
throughout the finishing process when using joint compound, primer, and texture products.
New Drywall Treat joints and nailheads with an appropriate USG Joint Treatment System.
New Concrete/Plaster Age at least 60 days before texturing. Remove form oils and efflorescence and grind down
form lines. Fill cracks and holes, and level concrete surfaces with S HEETROCK ® Brand D URABOND ® Setting-Type or
E ASY S AND ™ Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound or C OVER C OAT ® Brand Compound and let dry.
Painted Surfaces Lightly sand to dull any sheen and develop “tooth” for good bond. Wash surface with a strong
detergent from the bottom up to remove any dust, dirt, or sheen. A strong solution of TSP (trisodiumphosphate)
works best. Follow manufacturer’s directions on the container.
Note: Texturing over previously painted, textured, or stained substrates may require application(s) of a stain-
blocking sealer to obtain uniform color (check manufacturer’s instructions for stain containment instructions).
Prevent rust stains by spot-priming bare metal with a good rust-inhibitive primer and let dry prior to the full
surface priming.
Substrate Application of a prime coat is necessary to equalize surface porosity. After prepared surfaces have thoroughly
Priming dried, apply a prime coat of S HEETROCK ® Brand First Coat flat latex paint or a good quality interior latex flat wall
paint with high solids content. Prime coat should be applied undiluted and allowed to dry before decorating.
Mixing If necessary, adjust consistency by slowly adding water, maximum 1 pint per gallon of product. Avoid overthinning.
Mix until consistency is smooth and uniform.
Note: Overthinning may cause poor adhesion, lack of hide, and unequal suction when dry. Do not intermix with
paints or other materials.
Application Apply T EXOLITE Sanded Paste Stipple when air, water, mix, and surface temperatures are above 55 °F. Using
a roller or brush, apply generously in long strokes. Cross-roll adjoining areas to prevent ridging and framing.
Note: Avoid drafts during application; provide ventilation when work is complete.
Drying Time At 72 °F, 50% relative humidity, allow 2 to 4 hours. Wait overnight before overcoating.
Coverage Five gallons covers up to approximately 1,000 sq. ft. (93 sq. m) based on use over smooth, hard surfaces.
Masonry, textured, rough, and porous surfaces will require more product.
Cleanup Clean hands and equipment with warm, soapy water before texture hardens.
S
HEETROCK
®
Brand
Wall and Ceiling Texture Paint
Application Tips
T
EXOLITE ™
Sanded Paste Stipple
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