USG SHEETROCK Wall and Ceiling Texture TUF-TEX User Manual

Wall and ceiling texture, Heetrock, Brand

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 D

URABOND

Setting-Type or S

HEETROCK

Brand E

ASY

AND

™

Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound or C

OVER

OAT

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 S

HEETROCK

™

Brand Latex Additive per 40 lb. bag of S

HEETROCK

Brand T

-T

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.

HEETROCK

Brand

Wall and Ceiling Texture

Application Tips

-T

™

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

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

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

OVER

OAT

URABOND

, E

ASY

AND

, S

HEETROCK

-T

, 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.