Instructions / Assembly

New Concept Drywall Products
BIG-STICK OUTSIDE
DESCRIPTION
(Speed,
Perfection and
Longevity)
Patented PVC tight fibered cotton composite corner tape that is 3” wide nominal, .026”
thick using a PUR hot melt down the center fold. Big-Stick Outside is available in 8’, 9’,
10’; lengths and custom lengths are also available.
Strait-Flex Big-Stick Outside is very stable with temperature changes and is flexible while
maintaining it’s rigidity when wet.
ADVANTAGES
 No callbacks on outside 90-degree corners due to cracking or denting
 Big Stick creates a fast, perfect, outside corner that can be installed by an
apprentice
 Damage proof design
 Withstands settling, lumber shrinkage and temperature variation
 Faster hanging and finishing time (guarantee)
 Will not shrink, blister, tear or wrinkle
 Installation does not require fasteners, stapling, or any special tools
 Can run through hopper to mud both sides
 Material can be second coated immediately
 Material will not fuzz-up during sanding
 Water resistant, rustproof
 Saves 25-50% on installation time
WARRANTY
Strait-Flex products are backed by a lifetime warranty. When applied to a sound structure,
built on a permanent foundation using recommended application techniques, we warrant that
these products will not edge-crack for the lifetime of the structure. Contact Strait-Flex
International Inc for complete details.
DIRECTIONS
 Apply using liberal coat of all-purpose compound to corner or angle with
joint knife. Big Stick can also be put through a hopper to mud both sides.
 Press Big Stick into wet compound, adjust if necessary to create straight line
and remove excess compound.
 Apply second coat of compound “immediately”, lightly skim coat surface of
Big Stick.
 Apply final coat if required, same as second coat and let dry. Sand lightly to
smooth surface.
 Big Stick will not fuzz up during sanding. Painted surface of Big Stick must
be thoroughly dry before applying second paint coat.
STORAGE
Store in dry place protected from moisture
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