Drywall, Painting & Wall Finishes

Finishes

Drywall Hanging (GA-216 / ASTM C840)

ItemValue
Ceiling screws (16″ o.c.)200 mm edge / 300 mm field
Ceiling screws (24″ o.c.)200 mm edge / 200 mm field
Wall screws200 mm edge / 300 mm field
Joint stagger≥ 300 mm between sheets & layers
Control jointsEvery 9 m uninterrupted run
Floating anglesNo fasteners within 200 mm of corner
Resilient channelRC-1; screws at 300 mm; never short-circuit to stud

Board Types

Finish Levels (GA-214)

LevelDescriptionChurch Use
0No tape/compoundConcealed, non-rated
1Tape embeddedFire-rated plenums, shafts
2Tape + 1 coatBehind tile/cabinets
3Tape + 2 coatsHeavy texture, wallcovering
4Tape + 3 coats, sandedDefault: corridors, offices
5Lv 4 + full skim coatSanctuary, raking light

Taping Knife Progression

Sanding Grits

Primer Selection

PrimerUse
PVA drywallAll new drywall — full coat required
Shellac (BIN)Stain blocking: water, smoke, knots, marker
BondingGlossy/non-porous surfaces
High-buildFill minor imperfections, MDF grain
Masonry (block filler)CMU, concrete; alkali-resistant

Paint Sheen Guide

Flat/MatteCeilings, low-traffic sanctuary walls
EggshellCorridors, classrooms, offices
SatinNurseries, children’s rooms, fellowship
Semi-glossTrim, doors, washrooms, kitchens
High glossFeature accents only (Lv 5 required)

Painting Application

ItemValue
Roller nap (smooth)10 mm (Level 4/5)
Roller nap (light tex.)13 mm
Roller nap (knockdown)19 mm
Airless tip (int. latex).017″–.021″ / 1200–1800 PSI
Airless tip (ext. masonry).025″–.031″ / 2000–2500 PSI
Spray gun distance300 mm (12″), 50% overlap
DFT interior latex1.5–2.0 dry mils/coat
DFT elastomeric10–16 dry mils/coat

Exterior Requirements

Wallcovering (ASTM F793)

TypeWeightChurch Use
Type I7–13 oz/yd²Offices, prayer rooms
Type II13–22 oz/yd²Default: corridors, fellowship, nursery
Type III22+ oz/yd²Gyms, kitchens, youth rooms

Code References

Safety — Do Not Forget

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