How to Guide

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FINISHING THE PANELS
Wet Sanding
When only minimal sanding
is needed, try wet sanding
with a sponge. It eliminates
dust and does not scu the
surface paper. Use a small-
celled polyurethane sponge
similar in appearance to
carpet padding. Saturate
sponge and wring to prevent
dripping. Rub joints to
remove high spots, using as
few strokes as possible.
Clean the sponge frequently
during use. Wear a dust
mask if excessive dust is
produced and the area
cannot be ventilated.
21 STORAGE AND
CLEANUP
Before storing unused joint
compound, clean sides
and lid of container so no
dried compound falls into
the mixture. Level joint
compound surface with
knife and cover container
tightly. If storing for an
extended period, cover
surface of joint compound
with approximately 1/2"
of clean water and cover
container. Do not store in
direct sunlight or where
freezing conditions may
occur. Pour o water before
reusing joint compound.
Clean tools with warm,
soapy water.
Decorating the Panels
22 PRIMING
Prior to painting, apply
USG Sheetrock® Brand
First Coat™ Primer or a
high quality, high solids
fl at latex paint. Follow
the manufacturer’s
recommendations. For best
results, use a high-quality
roller with 1/8" to 1/4" nap.
TIP
Keep the roller wet during
application and do not
rework the primer once it’s
applied. Overworking the
primer may thin or remove
underlying compound.
23 PAINTING AND
TEXTURING
After the prime coat is
dry, apply USG Sheetrock®
Brand Wall and Ceiling
Texture Paint or a high
quality interior paint. Follow
the recommendations on
the container.
When repairing damaged
panels, the ideal products
to use are USG Sheetrock®
Brand Easy Sand™
Lightweight Setting-Type
Joint Compounds described
on page fi ve under Finishing
Products.
1 PATCHING DENTS,
VO
IDS, HOLES, POPPED
NAILS AND CRACKS
a. To repair a dent, sand
and then fi ll with joint
compound. Let harden. Add
second coat if necessary.
Sand and prime when dry.
b. To repair a small hole or
crack, trim any loose pieces
from the damaged area
and wipe it clean. Fill with
joint compound, using a
putty knife. Let harden. Add
second coat if necessary.
Sand and prime when dry.
c. To repair a popped nail,
drive and dimple new nail
1-1/2" from popped nail.
Drive and dimple popped
nail. Cover with joint
compound. Sand and prime
when dry.
2 PATCHING MEDIUM
HOLES
a. Trim any loose pieces from
the
damaged area using a
knife and wipe it clean.
b. Apply generous amounts
of joint compound around
edges and coat the
perimeter of hole.
c. Crisscross two or three
strips of joint tape over
opening and embed tape
in joint compound. Let
harden.
PANEL 55
PANEL 56
PANEL 57
PANEL 59
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NEW PANEL 18
PANEL 58
PANEL 60
CHANGED FOR PG 23
NEW FOR PG 24
NEW FOR PG 16
REPAIRING DAMAGED PANELS