Georgia-pacific ToughRock Gypsum Board User Manual

ToughRock® Wallworks GuideYour Guide to Planning, Applying, Installing, Finishing and Repairing Your Walls and Ceilings with ToughRock Gypsum Board

2www.gpgypsum.com1. SketchA little planning before the job begins can save you a lot of time and materials later on.• Sketch out the area you want to

Estimating Gypsum Board Fasteners Approx. Number of Type of Wallboard Length of Fasteners per Fastener Thickness Fastener 1000 sq. ft.

Installationwww.gpgypsum.com4CeilingsFor ceilings, always use nails or screws (mechanical attachment) rather than the adhesive/nail-on method. Nails s

Finishingwww.gpgypsum.com5Bead should be installed in one piece. Corner beads, depending on the type, may be nailed, crimped or embedded in place with

Createwww.gpgypsum.com6TextureBefore you apply any textured surface to wallboard, make sure all joints, nail heads and corners are finished properly.

Repairwww.gpgypsum.com7ToolsThe materials and tools you’ll need for most repairs are:1. All-purpose joint compound2. Drywall tape3. Gypsum board scrap

Do It Yourselfwww.gpgypsum.com8GarageA 5⁄89 (15.9 mm) ToughRock® Fireguard X™ gypsum board, available in 88 to 128 (2,438 mm – 3,658 mm) lengths, is

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