USG SHEETROCK Gypsum Panels - Manual (Page 10)

3 Cutouts
For openings such as an
electrical outlet or switch box,
measure across from the point
where the side edge of the
panel will rest to the near and
far sides of the installed box.
Then measure from the point
where the top or the bottom
edge of the panel will fall to the
top and bottom of the box.
Trace the outline of the electrical
box at the appropriate position
on the gypsum panel.
Cut with keyhole or sabre saw.
4 Framing
Prior to panel attachment,
inspect framing to ensure that
the face of the framing is
straight. Warped or crooked
framing should be repaired or
replaced.
5 Nail Attachment
Panel must be held tight to
framing. Nail center of panel
first, perimeter last. Space nails
maximum of 7
Љ apart on ceil-
ings, 8
Љ on walls and at least
3/8
Љ from ends and edges of
panels.
Seat nail so head is in a shallow
dimple formed by last blow of
drywall hammer.
Attaching The Panels
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