USG Sheetrock Acoustical Sealant - Manual

Application Tips
S
heetrock
®
Brand
Acoustical Sealant
Preparation Installation of S
heetrock ® Brand Acoustical Sealant should not begin until building is enclosed and building temperatures
are maintained at 55° F (13° C) minimum. Provide adequate ventilation to carry off excess moisture. Surfaces to be caulked
must be clean, dry, and free of dust.
Application Use a caulking-type gun. Apply 1/4" minimum round bead of sealant (5/8" maximum) to seal perimeter of sound-rated
partition. Seal sound-rated partitions on both sides where facings abut dissimilar materials: around perimeter; in the
angle formed by panels and abutting dissimilar materials; at all intersections; at all panel terminations in door and
window frames; and at control joint locations before attaching the control joint to the panels. Apply continuous beads
of sealant around all openings formed for outlets, lights, etc. Completely butter the outside of electrical boxes. Cut
gypsum panels with 1/8" maximum relief at perimeter to receive sealant. Install before sealant skins.
Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by United
States Gypsum Company or a
related company: S heetrock .
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
United States Gypsum Company
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
800 USG.4YOU (874.4968)
usg.com
J1759/rev. 6-13
© 2013 United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
Notice
We shall not be liable for
incidental and 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 practices.
Read material safety data sheets
and related literature on products
before specification and/or
installation.
Do Don’t Do
DO
S HEETROCK
Acoustical Sealant
S HEETROCK
Acoustical Sealant
sound
path steel
runner
wall
panels
DON'T
electrical
outlets