Georgia-Pacific ToughRock Gypsum Board - Manual (Page 8)

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Garage
A 5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm) ToughRock ® Fireguard X ™ gypsum
board, available in 88 to 128 (2,438 mm – 3,658 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) ToughRock ®
gypsum board, available in 88
(2,438 mm) to 128 (3,658 mm)
lengths, is the normal wall and
ceiling product for new homes
and additions.
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm)
ToughRock ® Span 24 ® Ceiling
Board or 5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm)
ToughRock Fireguard X
gypsum board is preferred for ceilings for improved
sag resistance.
C Cornerbead in 88 (2,438 mm) lengths protects outside
corners from damage and gives straight and true
corners.
D All-purpose joint compound is available in various
sized pails and boxes. Used for taping and finishing
gypsum board. Typical usage: 2 (61 lb.) pails or boxes
per 1000 sq. ft. (93 m
2 )of
gypsum board.
E Paper joint tape is used to
tape all joints and interior
angles/corners. Typical usage:
350 lineal feet (107.7 mm)
of tape per 1000 sq. ft.
(93 m
2 ) of board.
Bathroom
A 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) ToughRock gypsum board is available
in 88 (2,438 mm) to 128 (3,658 mm) lengths and is
the normal wall and ceiling product for new homes
and additions.
1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) ToughRock Span 24
Ceiling Board or 5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm) ToughRock
Fireguard X gypsum board is preferred for
ceilings for improved sag resistance.
B 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) DensShield ® Tile Backer, is a light-
weight, easy to handle substrate that comes in various
sizes including the 329 x 58 (813 mm x 1,524 mm)
size. This heavy-duty backer board for ceramic tile
is used for walls, ceilings, floors and countertops
especially in areas of continuous moisture. Features
a Lifetime Limited Warranty* from Georgia-Pacific
Gypsum for qualified residential dwellings on any
tile installation applied over DensShield.
C 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) ToughRock ® Mold-Guard ™ gypsum
board in 88 (2,438 mm) lengths is the normal product
for bathrooms. DensShield tile backer is recom-
mended for backing tile installations.
Basement
A 1 ⁄
2 9 (12.7 mm) ToughRock
gypsum board, available
in 88 (2,438 mm) to 128
(3,658 mm) lengths, is the
typical wall and ceiling
drywall product for new
homes and additions.
B 5 ⁄
8 9 (15.9 mm) ToughRock
Fireguard X gypsum board, available in 88 (2,438 mm)
to 128 (3,658 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.
C Cornerbead in 88 (2,438 mm) lengths protects outside
corners from damage and gives straight and true
corners.
D Paper joint tape is used to tape all joints and interior
angles/corners. Typical usage: 350 lineal feet
(107.7 mm) per 1000 sq. ft. (93 m
2 ) of gypsum board.
E All-purpose joint compound is used for taping and
finishing gypsum board. Typical usage: 2 (61 lb.)
(27.7 kg) pails per 1000 sq. ft. (93 m
2 ) of gypsum
board.**
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* For complete warranty details, please go to www.gpgypsum.com
and select the applicable product.
** Recommended drywall taping knives: 49 (102 mm) wide for
taping, 69 (152 mm) for the first finish coat, 129 (305 mm) for
second finish coat.