Plan/apply, Tools, Receptacle openings, etc – Georgia-Pacific ToughRock Gypsum Board User Manual
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Estimating Gypsum Board Fasteners
Approx. Number of
Type of
Wallboard
Length of
Fasteners per
Fastener
Thickness
Fastener
1000 sq. ft. of Wallboard
Nail
1
⁄
2
9 (12.7 mm)
1
3
⁄
8
9 (35 mm)
2000
Nail
5
⁄
8
9 (15.9 mm)
1
1
⁄
2
9 (38 mm)
2000
Screw
1
⁄
2
9 (12.7 mm)
1
1
⁄
8
9 (28 mm)
1250
Screw
5
⁄
8
9 (15.9 mm)
1
1
⁄
4
9 (32 mm)
1250
Estimating Joint Compound and Tape
ToughRock
®
Estimated Amount
Wallboard
All-Purpose
of
Sq. Ft.
Joint Compound
Wallboard Tape
100-200 sq. ft.
12 lb. Pail
two 60* rolls
(9-18 m
2
)
(5.4 kg)
(18.3 m)
500 sq. ft.
48 lb. Ctn.
one 250* roll
(46 m
2
)
(21.8 kg)
(76.2 m)
800 sq. ft.
61.7 lb. Pail
two 250* rolls
(74 m
2
)
(28 kg)
(76.2 m)
Tools
The basic tools you’ll need are:
1. Wallboard knife with heavy-duty blade
2. Wallboard hammer or regular crown-headed
carpenter’s claw hammer
3. 4* (1,220 mm) T-square or steel straightedge
4. Steel tape measure
5. Keyhole or utility saw
6. Joint finishing knives — 59 (127 mm) and 109 (254 mm) blades
7. Plastic pan for joint compound
8. Sandpaper, medium texture (80 to 100 grit) and
sanding block for joint finishing
9. Damp sponge
10. Caulking gun
11. Pencil
12. Safety glasses
13. Dust mask for sanding
Caution: When working with tools, always wear approved
safety glasses and other equipment recommended by the
manufacturer. always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions when using adhesives. Dust and fibers produced
during the handling and installation of gypsum board may
cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. avoid breathing
dust and minimize contact with skin and eyes. Wear long
sleeve shirts, long pants and eye protection. always maintain
adequate ventilation. use a dust mask or nioSH/MSHa
approved respirator as appropriate in dusty or poorly
ventilated areas.
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Cut
Using your T-square or straightedge and wallboard
knife, score the gypsum board completely through the
face paper. Then use firm, even pressure to snap the
board along the cut. Fold back the board, and use the
knife to cut the back paper. Smooth rough edges.
Receptacle Openings, Etc.
Carefully measure openings for receptacles, switches,
etc. from the edge and end of the board, and mark
guidelines on the face paper. Use a keyhole saw to cut
the openings. Make sure your measurements and cuts
are accurate, or the cover plate you install later on will
not conceal the hole.
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Want help calculating the amount of materials
you’ll need for your project? Check out the
ToughRock
®
Calculator at www.toughrock.com.
Select a product, click the installation tab and
enter the measurements of your room.