Wall works guide – Georgia-Pacific DensArmor Plus Interior Panels User Manual
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4. It is possible to use a
1
⁄
2
( (12.7 mm) nap roller and apply
a thicker coat. However, the roller pattern is more
pronounced and some may find it objectionable.
5. To maximize the mold-resistant benefit of DensArmor
Plus
®
panels, a 100% acrylic primer with mildecide
should be used.
6. High-quality flat or satin paint should be applied over the
primer. Semi-gloss or gloss paints are not recommended.
7. Level 5 finish should be utilized for semi-gloss or gloss
paints, per GA-214.
Primers on the market that may provide suitable finishing
results include:
a. ICI Paints Glidden
®
Gripper
®
Interior/Exterior Stain Killer
Primers/Sealer GL3210-1200
b. ICI Paints Prep and Prime
®
Gripper MultiPurpose
Interior/Exterior Water Based Primer Sealer 3210-1200
c. Pratt and Lambert Paints, SUPRIME
®
Interior Latex
Enamel Undercoater Z1013/F1013.
d. Do It Best
®
Interior Latex Wood & Wall Primer
e. Do It Best
®
Latex Stainblocker Primer
f. Sherwin Williams
®
Builders Solution
®
High Build surfacers that may provide suitable finishing
results include:
a. ICI Paints Prep and Prime Fill & Seal Equalizing Interior
Water-Based Primer Sealer 1070-1200
b. Sherwin Williams
®
Prep Rite High Build Interior-Latex
Primer Surfacer
c. Hamilton Prep Coat Plus
d. Dursystem
®
DS 4000
e. Variance OmniCoat
™
Acrylic Finish
Wallcoverings
Because of the enhanced properties of DensArmor Plus
panels, drying times for the wallcovering adhesives and
primers may vary slightly. Some wallcoverings, such
as an unbacked vinyl wallcovering, require a Level 5
finish as detailed in GA-214-07 when applied over
DensArmor Plus. Avoid the use of wallcovering material
over a Level 4 finish if the material is lightweight,
contains a limited pattern, has a gloss finish or any
combinations of these elements is present as detailed
in GA-214-07. Always follow wallpaper and adhesive
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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Tools
The materials and tools you’ll need for most repairs are:
1. Setting-type or all-purpose joint compound
2. Fiberglass mesh tape or drywall tape
3. DensArmor Plus scraps
4. Fasteners (nails or screws)
5. Utility knife
6. 59 (127 mm) and 109 (254 mm) taping knives
7. Hammer
8. Safety glasses
Medium to Small Holes
1. Cut out a rectangle around damaged area with knife
or keyhole saw.
2.
Cut a scrap section of
DensArmor Plus, with top
and bottom slightly larger
than the hole.
3. Place a piece of string through the center of scrap.
4. Apply joint compound to edges of scrap, then slide
into hole.
5. Center scrap and pull tight until joint compound is set.
6. Cut string, fill hole with joint compound.
7. Additional finish coats may be necessary.
Dents and Gouges
1. Fill with all-purpose joint compound or sandable
setting compound.
2. Touch up with paint.
Large Holes
1. To patch larger holes, you may have to cut the gypsum
board back to the studs to replace the entire damaged
section.
2. Apply paper or fiberglass tape and finish off with joint
compound.
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