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Surface Substrate must be sound, dry, clean, and free of oil, grease, mildew, efflorescence, and other foreign materials

Preparation and/or contaminants. Product, air, and surface temperatures must be maintained at a minimum of 55 °F (13 °C)

throughout the finishing process when using joint compound, primer, and texture products.

New Drywall Treat joints and nailheads with an appropriate USG Joint Treatment System.

New Concrete/Plaster Age at least 60 days before texturing. Remove form oils and efflorescence and grind down

form lines. Fill cracks and holes, and level concrete surfaces with S

HEETROCK

Brand DURABOND

Setting-Type or

ASY

SAND

™

Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound or C

OVER COAT

Brand Compound and let dry.

Painted Surfaces Lightly sand to dull any sheen and develop “tooth” for good bond. Wash surface with a strong

detergent from the bottom up to remove any dust, dirt, or sheen. A strong solution of TSP (trisodiumphosphate)

works best. Follow manufacturer’s directions on the container.

Note: Texturing over previously painted, textured, or stained substrates may require application(s) of a stain-

blocking sealer to obtain uniform color (check manufacturer’s instructions for stain containment instructions).

Prevent rust stains by spot-priming bare metal with a good rust-inhibitive primer and let dry prior to the full

surface priming.

Substrate Application of a prime coat is necessary to equalize surface porosity. After prepared surfaces have thoroughly

Priming dried, apply a prime coat of S

HEETROCK

Brand First Coat flat latex paint or a good quality interior latex flat wall

paint with high solids content. Prime coat should be applied undiluted and allowed to dry before decorating.

Mixing If necessary, adjust consistency by slowly adding water, maximum 1 pint per gallon of product. Avoid overthinning.

Mix until consistency is smooth and uniform.

Note: Overthinning may cause poor adhesion, lack of hide, and unequal suction when dry. Do not intermix with

paints or other materials.

Application Apply TEXOLITE Sanded Paste Stipple when air, water, mix, and surface temperatures are above 55 °F. Using

a roller or brush, apply generously in long strokes. Cross-roll adjoining areas to prevent ridging and framing.

Note: Avoid drafts during application; provide ventilation when work is complete.

Drying Time At 72 °F, 50% relative humidity, allow 2 to 4 hours.Wait overnight before overcoating.

Coverage Five gallons covers up to approximately 1,000 sq. ft. (93 sq. m) based on use over smooth, hard surfaces.

Masonry, textured, rough, and porous surfaces will require more product.

Cleanup Clean hands and equipment with warm, soapy water before texture hardens.

SHEETROCK

Brand

Wall and Ceiling Texture Paint

Application Tips

TEXOLITE

™

Sanded Paste Stipple

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Application Tips Page 1 of 2 SHEETROCK Brand Wall and Ceiling Texture Paint TEXOLITE ® ™ Sanded Paste Stipple Surface Preparation Substrate must be sound, dry, clean, and free of oil, grease, mildew, efflorescence, and other foreign materials and/or contaminants. Product, air, and surface temperatures must be maintained at a minimum of 55 °F (13 °C) throughout the finishing process when using joint compound, primer, and texture products.
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Page 2 of 2 Trademarks The following trademarks used herein are owned by United States Gypsum or a related company: COVER COAT, DURABOND, EASY SAND, SHEETROCK, TEXOLITE. Note Products described here may not be available in all geographic markets. Consult your U.S. Gypsum Company sales office or representative for information. Manufactured by 800 USG.4YOU (874-4968) United States Gypsum Company www.usg.