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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
• Achieves GREENGUARD Certication. GREENGUARD Certied
products are certied to GREENGUARD standards for low
chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For
more information, visit: ul.com/gg.
• Qualies as a low-VOC emitting material by meeting California
Specication 01350. For more information, visit:
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/greenbuilding/specs/
section01350/.
Limitations
STORAGE
• Shelf life up to 9 months under good storage conditions (see
production code date).
• Maintain temperature at a minimum 50°F (10°C) and protect
container from exposure to extreme heat and sunlight to
prevent spoilage and freezing.
FROZEN READY MIX
• Allow material to thaw at room temperature for at least 24
hours.
• Once thawed, turn the container upside-down for at least 15
minutes.
• Turn pail right side up, remove lid and immediately remix with
an electric drill.
• Ready mix should be lump free and ready to use within
1 minute.
• Discard all ready mix that does not remix to a lump-free
consistency.
STACKING
• Do not stack ready mix pails or cartons more than two pallets
in height.
GENERAL
• Do not overthin ready mix.
• Do not overmix with an electric drill. This can cause
undesirable changes in viscosity and in the nished surface
appearance.
Handling And Project Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Varying weather conditions can impact both the quality and
appearance of taped gypsum board joints. Relative humidity, plus
temperature, will affect the working characteristics of all joint
compounds.
Minimize the potential for nishing and decorating problems when
temperature, humidity and airow remain constant and as close
to occupancy environmental conditions as possible. Continuously
maintain a minimum temperature of 50°F (10°C)for 48 hours prior
to and throughout the nishing process until applied materials are
thoroughly dry.
For example, cool, wet weather will slow down the drying process
while hot, dry weather hastens the drying process. Exposure
to winds, breezes or drafts while drying can also affect the
performance of joint compounds. Typical problems from improper
drying can be cracking, excessive shrinkage, ridging and beading,
banding or bond failure. A further explanation of these conditions
is outlined in the “Problems And Solutions” section of the ProForm
®
brand Interior Finishing Products Construction Guide .
Always take proper precautions at the jobsite to minimize the
adverse effects of weather on drying. These precautions will
ultimately reduce the application time and expense from callbacks
and rework.
PLANNING AND PREVENTION:
MOLD AND MILDEW RESISTANCE
Planning and prevention is the most effective way to avert the
growth of mold or mildew. Deliver gypsum board and nishing
products to a jobsite as near to the time they will be used as
possible. Once delivered to a jobsite, place gypsum board under
cover immediately and properly protect it. Do not expose it to
outside elements, such as rain, snow or other high moisture
conditions. If building materials get wet from any moisture source,
identify and correct that source. If mold or mildew growth occurs,
or if you suspect it might occur due to environmental conditions
and moisture, either attempt to dry and clean the affected areas
or replace the affected materials. If you do not have the training
or experience to recognize and to make the proper decisions about
repair or removal, consult a professional. A proper evaluation must
be made.
No material can be considered “mold-proof,” nor is it certain that
any material will resist mold or mildew indenitely. When used in
conjunction with good design, handling and construction practices,
XP® Ready Mix with Dust-Tech® can provide increased mold
resistance versus standard ready mix compounds. As with any
building material, avoid water exposure during handling, storage,
installation and after installation is complete. This is the best way to
avoid the formation of mold or mildew.
For More Information
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
National Gypsum Company’s CSI Master Format® 3-part guide
specications are downloadable as editable Microsoft® Word
documents at: nationalgypsum.com.
LATEST INFORMATION AND UPDATES
For the latest technical information and updates, call NGC
Construction Services: 1-800-NATIONAL (628-4662) or visit
our website: nationalgypsum.com.
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ProForm
®
brand
ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND
Technical Information:
800-NATIONAL
800-628-4662
09 29 00/NGC