USG Sheetrock Wall and Ceiling Texture User Manual

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SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety practices.
Read material safety data
sheets and related literature on
products before specification
and/or installation.

Patching

Small Cracks, Dents

Press and smooth texture into opening with putty knife. Wipe away excess. Let dry overnight.

Large Cracks

Bridge opening with self-sticking mesh tape. Press and smooth texture compound into tape with

putty knife. Wipe away excess. Let dry overnight.

Holes

For small holes, bridge opening by criss-crossing 2 to 3 strips of self-sticking mesh tape over opening.

For large holes, stuff hole with crumpled newspaper. Criss-cross 2 to 3 strips of self-sticking mesh tape over
opening. Fill opening flush to adjacent surface by lightly pressing texture compound through tape with putty
knife. Wipe away excess. Let dry overnight. If necessary, apply second coat. Let dry overnight.

Painting

When dry, overpaint texture on walls. Use a good quality interior latex paint. Unpainted surface is not washable.

Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by United
States Gypsum or a related
company: C

OVER

OAT

, D

URABOND

ASY

AND

, S

HEETROCK

Note
Products described here may
not be available in all geo-
graphic markets. Consult your
U.S. Gypsum Company sales
office or representative for infor-
mation.

Notice
We shall not be liable for inci-
dental or consequential dam-
ages, directly or indirectly sus-
tained, nor for any loss caused
by application of these goods
not in accordance with current
printed instructions or for other
than their intended use. Our lia-
bility is expressly limited to
replacement of defective goods.
Any claim shall be deemed
waived unless made in writing
to us within thirty (30) days from
the date it was or reasonably
should have been discovered.

Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606

800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)
www.usg.com

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