ProForm ® brand 09 0928 2800/NGC 00/NGC Interior Finishing Products Construction Guide
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Look Closer At The Best Interior Finishing Products Meet Our ProForm Product Family . . . . . . . . . . 4 ® Ready Mix Joint Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ultra Lite-Weight Ready Mix . . . 6 Lightweight Ready Mix . . . . . . . 7 Mid-Weight Ready Mix . . . . . . . . 8 Standard Weight Ready Mix . . . 9 Setting Joint Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Joint Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Texture Products . . . . . . . . . 15 Installation Guide How And Where . . . . . . . .
Finish Strong With The Right Products ProForm ® brand Interior Finishing Products ProForm brand Interior Finishing Products provide the right ready mix or setting compounds to finish your complex projects. ProForm offers high-quality, consistent formulas that are easy to apply, saving you time and effort. Do you need superior bonding, excellent sanding characteristics, lightweight formulas and quick set times? You can depend on ProForm.
Open, Mix And Apply Ready Mix Joint Compound: Ultra Lite-Weight, Lightweight, Mid-Weight Or Standard Weight So fast and easy, you’ll save hours with ProForm Ready Mix Joint Compound. These premixed formulas have all achieved GREENGUARD Certification. They are ready to use right out of the container, wherever your job takes you. Available nationwide.
ProForm ® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds Ultra Lite-Weight Ready Mix Our ultra lite-weight 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.
Lightweight Ready Mix Both lightweight formulas weigh up to 30% less than standard weight ready mix. Each formula 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 Lite Blue Features ® Package Details m Reduces shrinkage by up to 33% Pail: 4.5 gal (17 L) m Lessens pocking and pinholing m Pulls and sands easily Cartons: 3.5 gal (13.2 L) 4.
ProForm ® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds 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 storing and application conditions. For product availability, call your local sales representative.
Standard Weight Ready Mix All standard formulas are consistent and easy to apply, with many excellent qualities built in. Each formula 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 All Purpose Features ® Applies easily and provides excellent bond Pails: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) m Stays strong – highly durable surface Cartons: 47 lbs (21.
ProForm ® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds ProForm Taping ® Features m m Enhances bond when embedding tape – first coating cornerbead and laminating gypsum board Works well with automatic taping tools Package Details Pail: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) Carton: 46 lbs (20.
ProForm All Purpose Orange ® Features Package Details m Works well with automatic taping and finishing tools Pail: 61.
ProForm ® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds ProForm Concrete-Cover Compound ® Features m Enhances bond when skimming to interior above-grade monolithic concrete walls, ceilings and columns m Stays strong – highly durable surface m Creates a variety of textures m Dries white Package Details Pail: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) Cartons: 61.7 lbs (28 kg) 48 lbs (21.
ProForm ® brand Setting Compounds Sets Fast For Same-Day Finishing Setting Joint 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. For product availability, call your local sales representative. Available nationwide.
ProForm ® brand Joint Tapes Stick To Quality Joint Tape Reinforce and conceal your interior wall and ceiling joints with high-quality ProForm joint tape. Each tape has its own special features. For product availability, contact your local sales representative.
ProForm ® brand Texture Products Create Textured Surfaces Texture Products Whether you want to cover, conceal, or create interesting design effects, ProForm Texture Products 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 Approximate Working Time Versus Set/Hardening Time 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.
Installation Guide 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.
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. All joints and interior angles shall have tape embedded in joint compound.
Installation Guide All joints and interior angles shall have tape embedded in joint compound and shall be immediately wiped with a joint knife leaving a thin coating of joint compound over all joints and interior angles. Two (2) separate coats of joint compound shall be applied over all flat joints and one (1) separate coat of joint compound shall be applied over interior angles. Fastener heads and accessories shall be covered with three (3) separate coats of joint compound.
Problems And Solutions Probable Cause Preventive Action Corrective Action 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 brand 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 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.
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 “Prevention.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES Products manufactured and sold by National Gypsum are warranted by National Gypsum to its customers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment. Additional or different express limited warranties, limitations and exclusions may apply to specific National Gypsum products. Current warranty information on such products for both commercial and residential applications is available at nationalgypsum.com.