Buying Guide

USG Interior Finishing Products | 20
PREPARATION SOLUTIONS
Proper preparation is essential for producing the best possible painted finish. Also
important for a superior paint job is the equalization of both the porosity and surface
texture to minimize decorating problems. USG preparation solutions ensure your
interiors are perfectly smooth and free of pockmarks, fine ridges and scuffed paper
from sanding, providing a solid foundation for a superior finish.
Primers
Whether you're skim coating an entire surface or spray applying a primer, USG primers and primer-surfacers minimize
decorating problems and help achieve a superior paint job over interior gypsum board, wood and concrete surfaces.
USG Sheetrock® Brand First Coat™ Primer USG Sheetrock® Brand Tuff-Hide™ Primer-Surfacer
• Ideal primecoat for interior
gypsum board and concrete
surfaces
• Equalizes surface absorption
and texture variations
of substrate to minimize
decorating problems
• Apply with brush, roller or
spray equipment
• Dries white in less than
30 minutes—top coat in
an hour
• Available in: 1 gal. pail,
5 gal. pail
• Achieves a Level 5
finish faster
• High build spray for a
smoother, more beautiful
finish
• Durable coating hides
minor surface defects
• Excellent for critical
light areas
• Ideal finish for ceilings
• Dries white, can be tinted
to match final top coat
• Available in: 5 gal. pail
Sealants
Applying sealant has proven to be the most cost-effective way to seal assemblies and prevent sound transmission.
USG offers a variety of high-performing, resilient acoustical and Firecode® sealants that are approved for use in all
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) fire-rated assemblies without affecting fire ratings.
Sealant products are GREENGUARD certified and qualify as low VOC emitting materials (CDPH Standard Method
V1.1, also known as CA Section 01350).
USG Sheetrock® Brand Acoustical Sealant USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® Compound
• Excellent sound-blocking
material (supports high
STC ratings)
• Superior performance as a fire
caulk in UL Classified joint and
through-penetration firestop
systems
• Ideal for use in smoke and/or
sound assemblies
• Meets ASTM C834
specifications for latex
sealants
• Grade -18°C (0°F) low
temperature flexibility, strong
bond
• Low VOC
• Available in: 29 oz. cartridge,
5 gal. pail
• For use in providing firestop
systems for floor and wall
penetrations and head-of-wall
construction joints
• Nontoxic; flame spread 0,
smoke developed 0 when
tested per ASTM E84
• Mixes quickly with water
• Complies with ASTM E814,
CAN 4-S115 and UL 2079;
recognized by ICBO
(ER-5050)
• Available in: 15 lb. bag