09 29 00/NGC ProForm Finishing Products Construction Guide Exclusive service provider of ProForm Finishing Products, LLC.
Experience the ProForm Difference ProForm offers a wide range of finishing products with packaging options to meet all of your finishing needs and preferences. Our variety of products allow you to achieve top-level performance on your projects.
Choose the Best Products for Your Project Meet our ProForm Product Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Guide How and Where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ready Mix Joint Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ready Mix Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ultra Lightweight Ready Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lightweight Ready Mix . . . .
Finish Strong With the Right Products From ready mix and setting joint compounds to joint tape and texture products, ProForm Finishing Products has everything you need to complete your complex projects. The ProForm family of products offers high-quality, consistent formulas that are easy to apply and mold resistant, saving you time and effort. Do you need superior bonding, excellent sanding characteristics, lightweight formulas and quick set times? You can depend on ProForm Finishing Products.
Open, Mix and Apply Ready Mix Joint Compound: Ultra Lightweight, Lightweight, Mid-Weight or Standard Weight So fast and easy, you’ll save hours with ProForm Ready Mix Joint Compound. These premixed formulas are mold resistant and have all achieved GREENGUARD Certification. They are ready to use right out of the container, wherever your job takes you.
ProForm® Ready Mix Joint Compounds Ultra Lightweight Ready Mix Our ultra lightweight formula weighs up to 40% less than standard weight ready mix. This product has its own special features and a nine-month shelf life under good storing and application conditions. For product availability, call your local sales representative. ProForm® Ultra Lite® All Purpose Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • Works well for all phases of finishing, from embedding joint tape to final coats. PACKAGE DETAILS Pail: 4.
ProForm® Lite Blue™ with Dust-Tech® Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • • • • Finishes joints and cornerbead. Spots fasteners. Skims and textures. Repairs cracks in plaster walls. PACKAGE DETAILS Pail: 4.5 gal (17 L) Carton: 3.5 gal (13.2 L) ADVANTAGES • • • • • • Reduces airborne dust by 60% – quick and easy clean-up. Reduces shrinkage by up to 33%. Mold resistant. Provides superior finish. Sands without clogging sanding tool. Same formula as ProForm Lite Blue.
ProForm® Ready Mix Joint Compounds ProForm® Tinted Lite™ Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • Use for taping, filling, spotting fasteners and finishing. • Ideal to repair cracks in plastered walls, texture surfaces and laminate gypsum board to other surfaces. PACKAGE DETAILS Carton: 4.5 gal (17 L) Central and Midwest only ADVANTAGES • • • • Reduces shrinkage by up to 33%. Weighs up to 30% less than standard ready mix. Provides a finish with less pocking and pinholing. Mold resistant.
Mid-Weight Ready Mix A happy medium, ProForm Multi-Use weighs up to 20% less than standard weight ready mix. This formula has its own special features and a nine-month shelf life under good storage and application conditions. For product availability, call your local sales representative. ProForm® Multi-Use Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • Works well for all phases of finishing, from embedding joint tape to final coats. PACKAGE DETAILS. Pail: 4.5 gal (17 L) Carton: 3.5 gal (13.2 L) 4.
ProForm® All Purpose with Dust-Tech® Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • • • • • Taping. Finishes joints and cornerbead. Spots fasteners. Skims and textures. Repairs cracks in plaster walls. PACKAGE DETAILS ADVANTAGES • • • • • • Reduces airborne dust by 60% – quick and easy clean-up. Mold resistant. Applies easily and provides excellent bond. Same formula as ProForm All Purpose. Lessens pocking and pinholing. Great for first phases of finishing. Pail: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) Carton: 50 lbs (22.
ProForm® Heavy Viscosity Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • • • • • ADVANTAGES • • • • Excellent adhesion/bond. Designed for use in mechanical taping and finishing tools. Mold resistant. Ready to use right from the container. Taping. Finishes joints. Spots fasteners. Texturing. Repairs cracks in plaster walls. PACKAGE DETAILS Pail: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) APPROXIMATE COVERAGE 123-140 lbs/9 gal per 1,000 sq ft ProForm® Topping Joint Compound APPLICATIONS • Finishes joints and cornerbead. • Spots fasteners.
ProForm® Concrete Cover Compound APPLICATIONS • Smooths and textures monolithic concrete ceilings or columns. • Sprays, brushes, rolls and applies by trowel, drywall finishing boxes or taping tools. • Laminates. • Provides first-fill coat on fastener beads or trim. PACKAGE DETAILS Pail: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) ADVANTAGES • Enhances bond when skimming to interior above-grade monolithic concrete walls, ceilings and columns. • Stays strong – highly durable surface. • Creates a variety of textures.
Sets Fast for Same-Day Finishing Setting Compound Easy to mix and apply, ProForm setting compound sets fast, allowing for same-day finishing and next-day decorating. Once the compound has set, even humidity will not slow down your tight schedule. When minutes count, you can set your clock by our consistent setting and working times. Available nationwide. ProForm® Quick Set Lite™ Setting Compound ADVANTAGES APPLICATIONS • 30% lighter than Quick Set Compound.
ProForm™ Paper Joint Tape Stick to Quality Reinforce and conceal your interior wall and ceiling joints with high-quality ProForm joint tape. Available in 3 different sizes to fit your needs. For product availability, contact your local sales representative. ProForm™ Paper Joint Tape ADVANTAGES APPLICATIONS • Creates added strength in joints. • Provides superior bond – buffed on both sides. • Folds at corners easily due to center crease. • Resists distortions, such as stretching, wrinkling and tearing.
ProForm™ Texture Products Create Textured Surfaces Whether you want to cover, conceal, or create interesting design effects, texture products from ProForm offer a complete line of interior ceiling and wall textures. These work on well-primed surfaces, including drywall, concrete, plaster, wood and metal. Saves time and money over conventional painting. Each texture product has its own special features. For product availability, contact your local sales representative.
Installation Guide Ready Mix Compounds ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Varying weather conditions can impact both the quality and appearance of taped drywall joints. Relative humidity, plus temperature, will affect the working characteristics of all joint compounds. The potential for finishing and decorating problems are minimized when temperature, humidity and airflow remain constant and as close to occupancy environmental conditions as possible.
Setting Compounds • MIXING Mix no more compound than can be applied in the designated set time. Place the amount of water recommended, (see mixing ratio) on compound packaging in a clean mixing container. Add the compound gradually to clean, drinkable water while stirring. Mix the compound free of lumps with a mechanical mixer or by hand. Allow standing (soak) for 1 minute, and then remix until consistency is smooth and creamy. If a thinner or thicker mix is desired, add water or powder sparingly.
Spray Textures Recommended Application Practices GYPSUM WALLBOARD Surfaces, including joint-treated areas, must be smooth, clean and dry. First apply a coat of sealing primer. Allow primer to dry thoroughly, and maintain adequate drying conditions after application. Primer is to minimize sagging of gypsum wallboard and discoloration or difference in sheen on ceiling surface. Add dry texture to water. Use a piston pump or Mono-type pump with a texture gun. Minimum 3/4" I.D. material hose.
Five Levels of Finish for Gypsum Board LEVEL 0 • • Typically specified in temporary construction or whenever the final decoration has not been determined. No taping, finishing, or accessories required. LEVEL 1 • • • Typically specified joint treatment in smoke barrier applications and areas not normally open to public view such as plenum areas above ceilings, attics, and other areas where the assembly would generally be concealed.
Five Levels of Finish for Gypsum Board • • • • The weight, texture, and sheen level of wallcoverings applied over this level of finish should be carefully evaluated. Joints and fasteners must be adequately concealed if the wallcovering used is of lightweight construction, contains limited pattern, has a sheen level other than flat, or any combination thereof. Unbacked vinyl wallcoverings are not recommended over this level of finish.
Problems and Solutions JOINT PROBLEMS Conditions Probable Cause Preventive Action Corrective Action Tape Photographing Slow drying of finishing coats. Too much compound under tape. Joint compound too thin. Correct drying conditions. Embed tape properly. Use joint compound thicker. Use ProForm Paper Joint Tape Sand down the tape outline and seal. Refloat if necessary before decoration. Prevent finish coat moisture from re-wetting the tape by applying a thinner coat for fast drying.
Problems and Solutions TEXTURING PROBLEMS Conditions Probable Cause Preventive Action Corrective Action Lumping Too much water added to initial mix. Adding water to powder. Add powder to water using less water than initially specified. After mix is smooth and lump-free, add remaining water to adjust mix to a workable viscosity. Add powder until mix thickens. Continue mixing until lumps disappear. Mix Too Thin Too much water added in initial mix or inadequate soaking time in cold water.
TEXTURING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Conditions Probable Cause Preventive Action Corrective Action Texture Buildup Spraying or texturing over surfaces with major differences in surface porosity or suction (improperly primed). Thin texture will tend to build up over high suction surfaces. Prime entire surface with a good quality drywall primer. Follow mixing instructions. Remove all texture from sprayed surface and re-apply following instructions under Preventative Action.
LIMITED WARRANTY ProForm Family of Products (United States, U.S. Territories, and Canada Only) MAKING CLAIMS LIMITED WARRANTY Within thirty (30) days from the time you discover a problem with your ProForm product, write to National Gypsum Services Company d/b/a National Gypsum Company, authorized sales agent and service provider to Seller (or to the manufacturer of the home) and include a brief description of the problem and photographs.
National Gypsum Company National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm®, and PermaBASE® brands. The strategic network of Gold Bond, ProForm, and PermaBASE manufacturing facilities located throughout major metropolitan hubs in North America allows us to provide the best in customer service so we can keep your fast-paced projects moving forward.
Technical Information Visit proformfinishing.com or call National Gypsum Company Construction Services: 1-800-NATIONAL (628-4662). National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider for products manufactured by ProForm Finishing Products, LLC. The ProForm family of products is manufactured by ProForm Finishing Products, LLC. Customer Service ■ Atlantic Area (800) 237-9167 atlanticareacsrs@nationalgypsum.com ■ Central Area (800) 252-1065 centralareacsrs@nationalgypsum.
