Operating Guide

For strength and crack resistance in drywall joint treatment
– High tensile strength to resist tearing, stretching and distortion
– Wafer-thin paper for easier joint treatment
– Roughened surface for superior bond
– Accurately center-creased to improve corner treatment
Submittal Sheet
Sheetrock
®
Paper Joint Tape
Description
Sheetrock
®
brand paper joint tape is a special fiber tape designed for use with USG joint compounds to reinforce
joints and corners in gypsum drywall interiors. Also recommended for joint treatment in veneer finish systems
subject to rapid drying conditions and where framing exceeds 16" (406 mm) spacing. Sheetrock paper joint tape
resists cracking and stretching and is lightly sanded for increased bond.
Sheetrock paper joint tape is manufactured from special cross-fibered tape with high tensile strength, both
with and across the paper grain. Its high porosity produces a superior bond while eliminating the need for
perforations. It also provides exceptional wet strength, resists stretching, wrinkling and other distortions, lies flat
and resists tearing under tools. Easy to apply, Sheetrock paper joint tape’s positive center creasing and uniform
winding promotes accurate and trouble-free application to angles as well as flat joints.
Limitations In cold weather and during gypsum panel application and joint finishing, temperatures within the building
shall be maintained within the range of 55-70 °F (13-21 °C). Adequate ventilation shall be provided to carry
off excess moisture.
Application Position and apply Sheetrock
®
gypsum panels in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Prepare joint compound following directions on container. Cover joint with a thin layer of compound and embed
paper joint tape, leaving about 1/32" (0.7 mm) of compound under feathered edge. While embedding the tape,
remove excess compound from edge and apply a thin coat over the tape. Let dry and sand lightly as required.
Apply second coat, feathering approx. 2" (50 mm) beyond first coat. Let dry, sand lightly as required, and then
apply third coat, feathering 2" (50 mm) beyond second coat. Sand lightly as required when dry. Finish fastener
heads, corner bead, and inside corners as required with at least three coats of joint compound, feathered out
onto panel faces and sanded as required to a smooth surface.
For painting and decorating, follow manufacturer’s directions for materials used. All surfaces, including applied
joint compound, must be thoroughly dry, dust-free, and not glossy before decorating. A prime coat of Sheetrock
®
First Coat primer or a good quality interior latex flat wall paint with high solids content should be applied undiluted
and allowed to dry before painting, texturing or wallpapering.
To improve fastener concealment where gypsum panel walls and ceiling will be subject to severe artificial or
natural side lighting, and be decorated with a water-based paint, apply a skim coat of Sheetrock
®
ready-mixed
all purpose joint compound, Sheetrock
®
Midweight
™
all purpose joint compound, Sheetrock
®
PluS 3
™
lightweight
all purpose joint compound or cover coat
®
compound or spray with Sheetrock
®
tuff-hide
™
primer-surfacer prior
to decoration.
Product Data Material: Cross-fibered paper.
Coverage: Approx. 370 ft./1000ft
2
(121 m/100m
2
) gypsum panels.
Packaging Type Width Length No. of Units/ Application
in. (mm) ft. (mm.) Master Carton
Roll 2-1/16 (52) 75 (22.8) 24 rolls Ideal for the occasional small drywall job,
patching work, etc.
250 (76.2) 20 rolls Popular size for hand-application joint treatment.
Weighs approximately 1-1/4 lbs. (0.6 kg) per roll.
500 (152.4) 10 rolls Designed to fit easily into taping machines with fewer
roll changes. Weighs approximately 2-1/2 lbs. (1.2 kg)
per roll so that machine balance is not disturbed.
Note: 1-31/32" (50 mm) width tape is available by special order. Contact your local sales office or representative for information on lead times
and minimum quantity requirements.