Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsSheetrock ManualsBuilding materialsSHEETROCK® Tuf-Tex Wall and Ceiling Texture - 50lb

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

Preparation 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 SHEETROCK

Brand EASY SAND

™

Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound or COVER COAT

Brand Compound and let dry.

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

Priming 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 Use a clean mixing vessel equipped with a variable speed power agitator. Depending on desired texture pattern, start

with up to 3.0 gal. (11.36 L) water per 40 lb. (18.1 kg) bag. Using drinkable water and clean mixing equipment, slowly

add dry powder texture to the water in a mixing vessel and mix to a heavy but lump-free consistency.Allow to soak for

at least 15 min.—longer in cold water. Remix until mixture has a wet, smooth, and creamy appearance.Adjust to

desired spray consistency by adding small amounts of water to the wet mix (up to 3/4 gal. additional water for bold

patterns, or up to 1.8 gal. additional water for light patterns). Total water should not exceed 4.8 gal. (18.17 L) per 40 lb.

(18.1 kg) bag. DO NOT overthin, as poor adhesion, lack of hide, or texture variation may result. If additional hardness

and bond are desired, add up to 1 gal. of S

HEETROCK Brand First Coat flat latex paint or 1/4 gal. (2 pts.) of SHEETROCK

™

Brand Latex Additive per 40 lb. bag of S

HEETROCK Brand TUF-TEX Wall and Ceiling Texture.

Note: Substitute volume of additives for equal volume of mixing water. DO NOT intermix with any materials other than

those recommended by United States Gypsum Company.

Application Using professional equipment, apply by machine or hand to create the desired effect.Application rates will vary

depending on the texture pattern of choice. Generally, the application rate will vary from 20 ft.

/lb. (4.1 m

/kg) for bold

patterns to 40 ft.

/lb. (8.2 m

/kg) for fine patterns. Maintain 55 °F (13 °C) minimum air and surface temperature during

application and until surface is dry.Avoid drafts while applying product, but provide ventilation after application to

aid drying. DO NOT use unvented gas or oil heaters. May be painted after overnight drying. Unpainted surface is NOT

washable or scrubbable.

SHEETROCK

Brand

Wall and Ceiling Texture

Application Tips

TUF

-TEX

™

Manufactured by

United States Gypsum Company

125 South Franklin Street

Chicago, IL 60606

800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)

www.usg.com

J1827/2-04

Printed in U.S.A.

Trademarks

The following trademarks used

herein are owned by United

States Gypsum Company or a

related company: C

OVER COAT,

URABOND,EASY SAND,SHEETROCK,

-TEX, USG.

Note

Products described here may

not be available in all geographic

markets. Consult your U.S.

Gypsum Company sales office

or representative for information.

Notice

We shall not be liable for inci-

dental or consequential dam-

ages, directly or indirectly sus-

tained, nor for any loss caused

by application of these goods

not in accordance with current

printed instructions or for other

than their intended use. Our lia-

bility 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

the date it was or reasonably

should have been discovered.

SAFETY FIRST!

Follow good safety practices.

Read material safety data

sheets and related literature on

products before specification

and/or installation.