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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