How to Guide

Drywall
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To determine the amount of compound or drywall
needed to patch holes or cracks:
– Measure the perimeter & depth of damaged area
– Divide the square footage by the square footage
of the USG Sheetrock
®
Brand drywall
Note: Drywall panels of 2-ft x 2-ft = 4-ft
2
are
recommended for patching and repair.
– Drop cloths
– Finishing knives
– Drywall repair clips
– Drywall fasteners
– Dust mask
– 150-grit sandpaper or
220-grit mesh cloth
– USG Sheetrock® Brand Joint
Compounds
– USG Sheetrock® Brand Paper
Joint Tapes
– Jab saw
– Marking pencil
– Metal tape measure
– Mud pan
– Sponge (small cel polyurethane)
– Utility knife and extra blades
Planning the Job
Tools & Materials
Repair Guide
To repair damaged gypsum panels quickly and easily, follow the simple steps
below. Instructions are included for properly repairing fastener pops, cracks,
holes and water damaged areas.
To repair a dent in a painted
surface, sand the area around the
dent and then fill with joint
compound. Let harden. Add second
coat if necessary. Sand and prime
when dry.
To repair a small hole or crack, wipe
area clean. Fill with joint compound,
using a putty knife. Let harden. Add
second coat if necessary. Sand and
prime when dry.
To repair a popped fastener, drive
and dimple 1-1/2 in. from popped
fastener. Remove popped fastener.
Cover with joint compound. Sand
and prime when dry.
PANEL 59
PANEL 58
PANEL 60
PANEL 62
Trim any loose material and wipe
area clean. Apply generous amounts
of joint compound around edges and
coat the perimeter of hole.
Crisscross two or three strips of joint
tape over opening and embed tape in
joint compound. Let harden.
Apply coat of joint compound over
taped area. Let harden and apply
second coat. Sand and prime when
dry.
PANEL 63
PANEL 64
PANEL 65
Trim any loose material and wipe
clean. Apply compound to crack
with 6 in. finishing knife.
Apply compound over tape with
knife. Let harden and apply second
coat of compound if necessary.
Sand and prime when dry.
Embed tape in compound to bridge
crack. Draw knife firmly over crack
to tightly embed tape. Let
compound harden.
PANEL 66
PANEL 67
PANEL 68
PANEL 69
Cut a section of new wallboard
larger than the hole. Position the
wallboard over the hole, trace the
wallboard’s shape onto the wall. Use
a jab saw or utility knife to cut out
the outlined section. Remove old
fasteners.
Slip drywall repair clips onto the
edge of the wallboard opening.
Remove tabs from each drywall
repair clip. Apply compound and
tape to all four section sides. Do not
overlap tape.
Apply second and third coats of
joint compound, allowing each coat
to dry before applying next coat and
feathering out from previous coats.
Sand and prime when dry.
PANEL 70
PANEL 71
Torn Gypsum Panel Face Paper
Repairing Large Holes (over 2 ft.) or Water-Damaged Areas
Peel and remove loose face paper. Apply a skim coat of joint compound with a joint finishing knife to damaged
area and feather to get a smooth finish. Let dry and apply second coat if
necessary.
Sand and prime when dry.
Note: If the gypsum panel under the
removed paper is crumbly it must be
replaced.
PANEL 57
Insert new drywall section into
area removed from existing wall.
Position fasteners about 3/4 in.
in from the edge and centered
between the tabs.
This will line up the fasteners
with perforations in the clips.
Screw through new drywall into
each drywall repair clip.
Patching Dents, Small Holes, Popped Fasteners and Cracks
Repairing Large Cracks (Approx. 1/8 in.)
Patching Medium Holes
Repairing Damaged Panels
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Notice We shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, directly or
indirectly sustained, nor for any loss caused by application of these goods not in
accordance with current printed instructions or for other than the intended use. Our
liability is expressly limited to replacement of defective goods. Any claim shall be
deemed waived unless made in writing to us within thirty (30) days from date it was or
reasonably should have been discovered.
Safety First! Follow good safety/industrial hygiene practices during installation. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment. Read MSDS and literature before
specification and installation.
Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
550 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661
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