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GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS DeSCRiPTiOn AnD USe 

Gypsum 

Board 

Sheathing 

lath 

Regular Gypsum Board 

or Sta-Smooth 

XP Gypsum Board 

fire-Shield Gypsum Board 

(includes “C”) 

XP fire-Shield Gypsum Board 

(includes “C”) 

foil Back Gypsum Board 

SoundBreak XP Gypsum Board 

fire-Shield Shaftliner 

(includes XP) 

e 2 XP extended exposure 

Shaftliner 

Regular or fire-Shield 

exterior Soffit Board 

Durasan Prefinished 

Regular Gypsum Board 

Durasan Prefinished 

fire-Shield Gypsum Board 

High flex Gypsum Board 

High Strength Ceiling Board 

Hi-Abuse XP fire-Shield 

Gypsum Board 

Hi-impact XP fire-Shield 

Gypsum Board 

Gridstone Ceiling Panels 

Gridstone Hi-Strength 

Ceiling Panels 

Gridstone CleanRoom 

Ceiling Panels 

Durabase Gypsum Board 

Regular Gypsum 

Sheathing, Jumbo 

fire-Shield Jumbo 

Gypsum Sheathing 

Regular e 2 XP extended 

exposure Sheathing 

fire-Shield e 2 XP extended 

exposure Sheathing 

Kal-Kore Plaster Base 

Kal-Kore fire-Shield 

Plaster Base (includes “C”) 

Regular or fire-Shield Hi-Abuse 

Kal-Kore Plaster Base 

Fire resistant. Will take decoration after proper surface 

preparation of interior walls and ceilings. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) gypsum board with a moisture resistant 

gypsum core and mold/mildew resistant purple paper. Will 

take decoration after proper surface preparation of interior 

walls and ceilings. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) and 5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board with 

specially processed core highly resistant to fire; type X core. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) and 5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board with a 

moisture resistant gypsum core highly resistant to fire and 

mild/mildew resistant purple paper; type X core. 

Standard gypsum board with aluminum foil on backside 

providing vapor retarder for interior walls and ceilings. 

5/8” (15.9 mm) acoustically enhanced gypsum board used in 

construction of high rated STC assemblies. 

1” (25.4 mm) thick, 2’ (610 mm) wide, for solid partitions, 

shaft walls and Area Separation Walls; type X core. 

1” (25.4mm) thick, 2’ (610 mm) wide with fiberglass mat 

and base; for solid partitions, shaft walls and Area Separation 

Walls; type X core. 

Gypsum board with extra resistance to moisture and sagging 

used for exterior soffit. 

Gypsum board with a vinyl surface, combines texture and 

pattern in colors. No decoration required. 

Gypsum board with a vinyl surface, combines texture and 

pattern in colors; type X core. 

1/4” (6.4 mm) flexible gypsum board designed for use in 

radius wall and ceiling construction. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) gypsum board with core formulated to 

provide increased sag resistance. 

5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board with heavy abrasion resistant 

mold/mildew resistant purple paper and a special core to 

provide greater resistance to surface indentation; type X core. 

5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board with heavy abrasion resistant 

mold/mildew resistant purple paper and a special moisture 

resistant gypsum core backed with reinforcing fiber glass 

mesh; type X core. 

1/2” x 2’ x 2’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 610 mm), 

1/2” x 2’ x 4’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) grid panels 

with Fire-Shield G type X core and vinyl laminate. 

5/16” x 2’ x 2’ (7.9 mm x 610 mm x 610 mm), 

5/16” x 2’ x 4’ (7.9 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) grid panels 

with non-combustible gypsum core and vinyl laminate. 

1/2” x 2’ x 2’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 610 mm), 

1/2” x 2’ x 4’ (12.7 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) grid 

panels with Fire-Shield G type X core and vinyl laminate. 

Completely sealed on face, back and edges. 

5/16” (7.9 mm), 3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), and 

5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board for printing application or 

laminating base. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) gypsum board to be used as a sheathing for 

exterior wall construction. 

5/8” (15.9 mm) gypsum board to be used as sheathing for 

fire rated exterior wall construction; type X core. 

1/2” (12.7 mm) fiberglass mat gypsum board used as a 

sheathing for exterior wall construction. 

5/8” (15.9 mm) fiberglass mat gypsum board used as a 

sheathing for fire-rated exterior wall construction; type X 

core. 

3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm) plaster base for veneer plaster 

systems. 

1/2” (12.7 mm), 5/8” (15.9 mm) veneer plaster base; type X 

core. 

Gypsum base with special core to provide greater resistance 

to surface indentation. Designed for high abuse areas. 

SPeCifiCATiOn STAnDARDS 

ASTM feDeRAl 

C 1396 SS-L-30D Type III 


C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

Type X 

SS-L-30D Type III 

Grade X 


Grade X 


Form c 

C 1396 


C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 None 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

C 1396 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

Type X, Class 1; 

E 1264, Type XX, 

Patterns E,G 

C 1396 

Class 1 

C 1396 

Type X, Class 1; 

E 1264, Type XX, 

Patterns E,G 

SS-L-30D Type IV 

Grade X 

None 


Class 3 


Grade X Class 3 




Grade X 


Grade X 

None 

None 

None 

C 1396 None 

C 1396 SS-L-30D Type II 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1177 None 

C 1177 

Type X 

SS-L-30D Type II 

Grade X 

None 

C 1396 SS-L-30D Type VI 

C 1396 

Type X 

C 1396 

Type X 

SS-L-30D Type VI 

Grade X 

SS-L-30D Type VI 

Grade X

DRYWAll JOinT TReATMenT, 

TeXTUReS & ACCeSSORieS 

Ready Mix 

Joint 

Compound 

Joint 

Compound 

Setting 

Compounds 

Textures 

Tapes 

Proform All Purpose 

Proform Multi-Use 

Proform lite with Dust Tech 

Proform lite/lite Blue 

Proform Topping 

Proform All Purpose 

Machine Grade 

Proform Texture Grade 

Proform Taping 

Proform XP 

Triple-T 

Proform Quick Set and 

Quick Set lite 

Proform Perfect Spray Textures 

Proform Perfect Spray 

eM Texture 

DeSCRiPTiOn AnD USe 

A conventional full-weight ready mix joint compound used 

for all phases of drywall finishing. 

A ready mix compound that combines the best attributes of 

All Purpose and Lite for use in all phases of drywall finishing. 

A full “lite” weight ready mix for use in finishing gypsum 

board joints, spotting fasteners and finishing accessories 

while reducing airborne dust by 60%. 

A full “Lite” weight ready mix for use in finishing gypsum 

board joints, spotting fasteners and finishing accessories. 

Ready mixed topping compound designed as a finish coat 

over joint compound. 

A premixed vinyl based compound specially formulated for 

use in mechanical taping and finishing tools. 

A premixed vinyl based compound specially formulated for 

texturing walls and ceilings. It bonds well with multiple 

surfaces including properly prepared concrete, primed plaster, 

interior masonry, and non-staining wood surfaces. 

A premixed vinyl based compound designed to enhance 

bond when embedding tape or applying cornerbeads and 

accessories. 

An all purpose compound formulated for additional mold 

resistance for use with Gold Bond XP Gypsum Board. 

An all purpose powder product to be job mixed with water. It 

is recommended for tape application, finishing and texturing. 

A setting type powder compound used for joint finishing 

White, aggregated spray textures for interior use over ceilings 

of gypsum board or monolithic concrete. 

A white, non-aggregated spray texture for interior use on 

walls and ceilings. 

Proform Joint Tape - Heavy A paper tape for concealment of gypsum board joints. 

Proform fiberglass Mesh Tape 

A self-adhering glass fiber mesh tape to be used only with 

setting compounds. 

Proform Multi-flex Tape 

Used to form inside or outside corners that are less or 

greater than 90°. 

*Paper tape meeting these specifications available on special order. 

fiRe AnD SMOKe STOP COMPOUnD DeSCRiPTiOn AnD USe 

Proform Sta-Smooth fS 90 

Joint Compound 

Setting type product formulated to provide protection in fire 

stopping applications through gypsum and other fire rated 

assemblies. Meets ASTM E 814 and ANSI/UL 1479. 

CeMenT BACKeRBOARDS DeSCRiPTiOn AnD USe 

PermaBase Cement Board Light weight cement board composed of Portland cement 

aggregates and glass fiber mesh reinforcement, 1/4” (6.4 

mm) (counters/floors only), 3/8” (9.7 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 

5/8” (15.9 mm), 3/4” (19.1 mm) and 1” (25.4 mm) thickness. 

32” (813 mm), 36” (914 mm), and 48” (1219 mm) widths. 

48” (1219mm), 60” (1524 mm), 72” (1829 mm) and 96” 

(2438 mm) lengths. For interior or exterior use. May be used 

on exterior surfaces with imposed wind loads up to 40 PSF. 

PermaBase flex Cement Board Light weight bendable cement board with glass fiber 

mesh reinforcement, 1/2” (12.7 mm) thick, 48” (1219 

mm) width, 96” (2438 mm) length. For use anywhere 

an even curved surface is required, except fire rated 

assemblies. 


ASTM feDeRAl 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

None None 

None None 

C 475* SS-J-570B 

C 475 SS-J-570B 

None None 


ASTM feDeRAl 

None None 


ASTM feDeRAl 

C 1325 A 118.9 None 

None None

PlASTeR PRODUCTS, ADDiTiVeS 

AnD ACCeSSORieS 

DeSCRiPTiOn AnD USe 


ASTM feDeRAl 

Gold Bond Two-Way 

For use with job-mixed aggregate. Machine spray or trowel C 28 SS-P-00402B 

Hardwall Gypsum Plaster application. 

Type II 

Basecoat 

Plasters 

Gold Bond Gypsolite Plaster Mill-mixed with perlite. Add only water on the job. 

C 28 SS-P-00402B 

Type I 

Kal-Kote Base Plaster 

Basecoat plaster for veneer system. Add only water on the 

job. 

C 587 SS-P-00402B 

Type VI 

Gold Bond Gypsum Gauging Used with lime for trowel finish or run-in-place ornamental C 28 SS-P-00402B 

Plaster 

work. 

Type V 

Gold Bond Gypsum Moulding Used with lime for run-in-place ornamental work or with C 59 SS-P-00402B 

Plaster 

water only for precast ornaments. 

Type V 

finish 

Plasters 

Kal-Kote Smooth finish Plaster 

Hard, thin, smooth finish over Kal-Kote base plaster or 

conventional basecoat plasters. 

C 587 SS-P-00402B 

Type VI 

Kal-Kote Texture finish Plaster 

Hard, thin, textured finish over Kal-Kote base plaster or 

conventional basecoat plasters. 

C 587 SS-P-00402B 

Type VI 

Uni-Kal (Veneer Plaster) 

One coat finish over Kal-Kore. Can also be used as finish 

over Kal-Kote base or conventional plaster. 

C 587 SS-P-00402B 

Type VI 

Extended set time, one coat finish over Kal-Kore. Can also be C 587 SS-P-00402B 

X-KAlibur (Veneer Plaster) used as finish over Kal-Kote base or conventional basecoat 

plasters. 

Type VI 

Special Gold Bond Retarder A powder used to show the set of gypsum plaster. None None 

Additives Gold Bond Accelerator A powder used to quicken the set of gypsum plaster. None None 

Accessories Kal-Mesh Tape 

A coated on-adhesive fiberglass tape which is stapled to Kal- 

Kore to reinforce all joints and interior angles. 

C 475 None 

Key To Federal SpeciFicaTion de S i g n aT i o n S 

GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS 

Type Grade Class Form Style 

TYPe i 

R – Regular core 

1 – Plain face 

a – Plain back 

1 – Square edge 

lath 

X – Fire-retardant core 

b – Perforated 

5 – Round edge 

c – Foil back 

TYPe ii 


2 – Water-resistant surface a – Plain back 1 – Square edge 

Sheathing 

W – Water-resistant treated core 


2 – V-tongue and groove edge 

TYPe iii 


1 – Plain face 

a – Plain back 


Gypsum Board 


3 – Predecorated surface c – Foil back 

3 – Taper or recess edge 

4 – Featured joint edge 

6 – Taper, featured edge 

TYPe iV 


1 – Plain face a – Plain back 


Backer board 



2 – V-tongue and groove edge 


TYPe V 

formboard 

R – Regular core 4 – Fungus-resistant surface a – Plain back 1 – Square edge 

TYPe Vi 


1 – Plain face a – Plain back 


Veneer Plaster Base X – Fire-retardant core 



6 – Taper, featured edge 

TYPe Vii 


2 – Water-resistant surface a – Plain back 1 – Square edge 

Water-resistant 

W – Water-resistant treated core 


Backing Board 


As an aid in the identification of gypsum board products, above are the classifications as set forth in Federal Specifications SS-L-30D. 

JOinT TReATMenT PRODUCTS 

Type Style Class 

TYPe i 

1 – Drying powder 

A – Taping 

Joint Compound 2 – Hardening powder 

3 – Drying, premixed paste 

B – Topping 

C – All Purpose 

TYPe ii 

Joint Tape 

1 - Plain 

As an aid in the identification of joint treatment products, above are the classifications as set forth in Federal Specifications SS-J-570B. 

Corporate Headquarters 

National Gypsum Company 

2001 Rexford Road 

Charlotte, NC 28211 

Phone: (704) 365-7300 

www.nationalgypsum.com 

Technical information 

Phone: (800) NATIONAL 

(800) 628-4662 

Fax: (800) FAX NGC1 

(800) 329-6421 

110664 Rev. 06/10

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