Dimensions Guide

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Quick Set Lite
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Setting Compound
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Second nishing coat: As soon as the Quick Set Lite used for the
previous steps has set, or the ready mix compound has thoroughly
dried, a second nishing coat is applied to all at joints using Quick
Set Lite or joint compound. A third coat is applied over nail or screw
heads and on cornerbead as required. The unnished side of the
inside corners is also nished at this time.
Taping And Finishing With Mechanical Tools
Taping: Taping tools, such as the “banjo” and “hopper” types, are
recommended for taping the at joints with Quick Set Lite and
the inside corners with regular or Quick Set Lite joint compounds.
Automatic taping tools are not recommended for use with Quick Set
Lite because of the clean-up diculties associated with hardening-
type compounds. Mechanical tools can be used for taping the inside
corners when a regular joint compound is used. When automatic
taping tools are used for taping the at joints, the at joints and all
space between the wallboard edges on the butt joints are prelled
with Quick Set Lite and allowed to harden (30 minutes longer than
the set time designated on the bag) before taping with a regular joint
compound.
Finishing: Mechanical-type nishing tools can be used in the normal
manner for the nishing operations since conventional nishing
compounds are used.
Concrete: Interior poured concrete ceilings must be properly prepared
prior to lling and nishing. Grind high areas in concrete level with
surrounding areas. Remove eorescence, greasy deposits and any form
oil. Prime exposed metal with quality rust-inhibitive primer. Fill voids
and level osets with Quick Set Lite. Apply nishing coats of Quick Set
Lite as necessary after each coat has hardened.
Mixing
Quick Set Lite Compound is available in 5, 20, 45, 90 and 210
minute set times. Mix no more compound than can be applied in the
designated set time. A plastic container is recommended because of
its ease in cleaning between batches. Do not use a wood or aluminum
bucket. Add the compound gradually to clean water while stirring.
Use only fresh, clean water suitable for human consumption. Mix at
the ratio of 13-14 pints (6-7 L) of water to the 25 lb. (11.3 kg) bag. Mix
the compound free of lumps with a mechanical mixer or by hand.
Mechanical mixing is recommended. Allow to stand ve minutes as a
“wetting” period and remix to further improve the working qualities. If
a slightly thinner compound is desired, add an additional pint of water,
or less, after the compound is thoroughly mixed. Close opened bag as
tight as possible or setting time may be aected.
Decoration
Before applying paint, wall covering or other decorating materials, all
areas must be thoroughly dry and dust-free and treated with a coat of
good-quality, high solids, at latex primer.
Selection of a paint to provide desired nish characteristics is the
responsibility of the architect or contractor.
Refer to the Gypsum Association GA-214, Recommended Specication for
Levels of Gypsum Board Finish, to determine the level of nishing needed
to assure a surface properly prepared to accept the desired decoration.
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