USG SHEETROCK Drywall Repair Kits User Manual

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SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety practices.
Read material safety data
sheets and related literature on
products before specification
and/or installation.

Repairing Large Holes (over 2

Љ)

Cut out damaged panel section using a utility knife along the studs and a keyhole saw between the studs.

or Water-Damaged Areas

Remove section with a hammer and remove old screws or nails.

1. Install repair clips and screws

2. Position new drywall

3. Remove tabs

Apply compound and tape to all four section sides. Do not overlap tape. Apply second and third coats of joint com-
pound, allowing each coat to harden before applying next coat and feathering out from previous coats. Sand and
prime when dry.

Repairing Torn Gypsum

– Peel and remove loose face paper

Panel Face Paper

– Apply a skim coat of setting compound with combination tool to damaged area and feather to get a smooth finish.

Let harden and apply second coat if necessary. Sand and prime when dry.

Decorating

Prior to decorating patched area, apply S

HEETROCK

Brand First Coat or a flat latex paint with high solids content

as a prime coat.

Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by United
States Gypsum or a related
company: E

ASY

-S

AND

, S

HEETROCK

Note
Products described here
may not be available in all geo-
graphic markets. Consult your
U.S. Gypsum Company sales
office or representative for infor-
mation.

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.

Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
125 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606

800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)
www.usg.com

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Slip drywall repair clips onto the
edge of the damaged wall.
Position screws about 3/4

Љ in

from the edge and centered
between the tabs. This will line
up the screws with perforations
in the clips. Screw through wall
into each drywall repair clip.

Measure and cut new drywall
panel section from 5

Љ x 8Љ piece

to fit damaged area or cut dam-
aged area to fit 5

Љ x 8Љ piece.

Screw through new drywall into
each drywall repair clip. Screw
into drywall, positioning screw
opposite screw holding clip and
about 3/4

Љ from edge.

Remove tabs from each drywall
repair clip.