USG SHEETROCK Gypsum Panels - Manual (Page 23)

Repairing Damaged Panels
When repairing damaged pan-
els, the ideal products to use are
E
ASY
S
AND
90 Joint Compound
described on page 4 under
“Finishing Products” and the
S
HEETROCK
Brand Drywall Repair
Kit described on page 5 under
“Repair Kit.”
1 Patching Dents, Holes, Popped
Nails and Cracks
a. To repair a dent, sand and
then fill with joint compound. Let
harden. Add second coat if nec-
essary. Sand and prime when
dry.
b. To repair a small hole or
crack, trim any loose pieces
from the damaged area and
wipe it clean. Fill with joint com-
pound, using a putty knife. Let
harden. Add second coat if
necessary. Sand and prime
when dry.
c. To repair a popped nail, drive
and dimple new nail 1-1/2
Љ
from popped nail. Drive and
dimple popped nail. Cover with
joint compound. Sand and
prime when dry.
2 Patching Medium Holes
Trim any loose pieces from the
damaged area using a knife and
wipe it clean.
a. Apply generous amounts of
joint compound around edges
and coat the perimeter of hole.
b. Crisscross two or three strips
of joint tape over opening and
embed tape in joint compound.
Let harden.
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