How to Guide

PLANNING THE JOB
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3 CUTOUTS
For openings such as an
electrical outlet or switch
box, measure across from the
point where the side edge of
the panel will rest to the near
and far sides of the installed
box. Then measure from the
point where the top or the
bottom edge of the panel will
fall to the top and bottom of
the box.
Trace the outline of the
electrical box at the
appropriate position on the
gypsum panel.
Cut with keyhole saw, jab saw
or rotozip. Wear a dust mask
if excessive dust is produced
and the area cannot be
ventilated.
4 FRAMING
Prior to panel attachment,
inspect the kiln-dried studs
to ensure that the face of
the the kiln-dried studs is
straight and aligned. Warped
or crooked framing should be
repaired or replaced.
5 NAIL ATTACHMENT
Panel must be held tight to
framing. Nail center of panel
fi rst, perimeter last. Space
nails maximum of 7" apart
on ceilings, 8" on walls and
at least 3/8" from ends and
edges of panels.
Seat nail so head is in a
shallow dimple formed by last
blow of drywall hammer.
TIPS
For 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" thick
panels, use 1-1/4" wallboard
nails. For 5/8" panels, use
1-3/8" wallboard nails.
Drive nails in straight, not at
an angle. Do not overdrive or
countersink nails. This results
in breaking the face paper or
fracturing the gypsum core.
If a nail happens to go in
crooked, hold the panel tight
against the framing and drive
a second nail in about 2" from
the nail that punctured the
paper. Then drive the fi rst
nail in below the surface of
the board.
Double-nailing reduces the
likelihood of nail pops. It is
highly recommended for
ceilings. Drive fi rst nails 12"
o.c. along framing in the fi eld
of the board and second nails
about 2" from the fi rst. Fasten
the perimeter 7" o.c. for
ceilings and 8" o.c. for walls.
6 SCREW ATTACHMENT
Space screws a maximum of
12" apart on ceilings, 16" on
walls and at least 3/8" from
ends and edges of panels.
Sink screws to just below the
panel surface, leaving the
paper intact.
Use an electric screwgun
equipped with an adjustable
screw depth control head
and Phillips bit. If an electric
drill is used, be careful not to
overdrive screws.
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