Georgia-Pacific DensArmor Plus Interior Panels - Manual (Page 6)

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Repair
Nail Pops
1. Drive new nail about 1-29
(25-51 mm) above and below
the one that has popped.
2. Push panel close to the stud
while you “dimple” the two
nails. (See Installation section
for explanation of “dimpling.”)
3. Remove loose material from
dimpled areas, sand lightly.
4. Fill dimpled area with joint compound — let dry
overnight.
5. If shrinkage occurs in drying, re-apply joint compound.
When patch is dry, sand lightly.
6. Prime and texture or paint to match existing wall.
Cracks
For large cracks, use joint compound and drywall tape.
1. Sand the area about 69 (152 mm) on each side of the
crack.
2. Work joint compound down into crack.
3. Center tape over the crack and press down firmly with
a 59 (127 mm) drywall knife.
4. Cover tape with a coat of joint compound. Smooth it
out well beyond tape edges by feathering.
5. Allow patch to dry overnight. Apply another coat of
joint compound which extends 1 1 ⁄
2 9 (38 mm) wider
than the last coat. Smooth edges, let patch dry.
Sand lightly.
• Narrow cracks may be filled with joint compound
alone. Use a stiff brush or screwdriver to remove loose
material from the crack.
• Dampen edges of the crack with water.
• Fill deep cracks almost to the surface. Let dry, then add
a thin coat of joint compound. Smooth out 29 (51 mm)
on each side of crack, by feathering. Let dry. Sand smooth.
Do It Yourself
Garage
A
5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm) DensArmor Plus ®
Fireguard ® Interior Panels,
available in 88 (2438 mm)
to 128 (3658 mm) lengths,
is used in garage walls and
ceilings for improved fire
resistance compared to
1 ⁄
2 9
(12.7 mm) gypsum board.
B 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) DensArmor Plus, available in 88 (2438 mm)
to 128 (3658 mm) lengths, is the normal wall and
ceiling product for new homes and additions.
5 ⁄
8 9
(15.9 mm) DensArmor Plus Fireguard is preferred for
ceilings for improved sag resistance.
C Cornerbead in 88 (2438 mm) lengths protects outside
corners from damage and gives straight and true corners.
D Joint compound and other setting type compounds are
available in various sized pails and boxes. Used for
taping and finishing gypsum board. Typical usage: two
61 lb. (28 kg) pails or boxes per 1000 sq. ft. (93 m
2 ) of
gypsum board.
E If a non paper-faced wall surface is desired, fiberglass
joint tape should be used. Follow instructions regarding
fiberglass joint tape under Option 2— Fiberglass in the
Finishing Section. Paper joint tape can also be used to
tape all joints and interior angles/corners. Typical
usage: 350 lineal feet (107 m) of tape per
1000 sq. ft.
(93 m 2 ) of board.
Bathroom
A
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) DensArmor
Plus Interior Panel is
available in 88 (2438 mm)
to 128 (3658 mm) lengths
and is the normal wall
and ceiling product for
new homes and additions.
B 1 ⁄
4 9 (6.4 mm) and 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm)
DensShield ® Tile Backer from Georgia-Pacific are
lightweight, easy to handle substrates that come in
various sizes. This heavy-duty tile backer for ceramic
tile is used for walls, ceilings, floors and countertops.
Features a Lifetime Limited Warranty when used in a
residential tile installation. See complete warranty for
details at www.densshield.com.
C DensArmor Plus panels in 88 (2438 mm) lengths are
the normal product for bathrooms. DensShield tile
backer is recommended for backing tile installations.
D All-purpose joint compound is available in various
sized pails and boxes. Used for taping and finishing
gypsum board. Typical usage: two 61 lb. (28 kg) pails
or boxes per 1000 sq. ft. (93 m
2 ) of gypsum board.
Basement
A
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) DensArmor Plus, available in 88 (2438
mm) to 128 (3658 mm) lengths, is the ideal wall and
ceiling drywall product for new homes and additions.
B 5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm) DensArmor Plus Fireguard, available in 88
(2438 mm) to 128 (3658 mm) lengths, is recommended
as an alternative to
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) gypsum board for
improved acoustical isolation and fire resistance
compared to
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) gypsum board.
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