Veneer plaster base is an interior gypsum board with a specially formulated face paper for use under gypsum veneer plaster. It consists of a solid set, fire-resistive gypsum core enclosed in a highly absorptive paper surface.
For interior use as a veneer plaster substrate
Rapid installation reduces overall construction time
Significantly lower cost than regular plastering with equally attractive surface appearance
Consistently high quality, defect-free board
High edge hardness with no wavy edges, warps, bows or deformities
Uniform high-strength cores eliminate crumbling, cracking
Edge tapers consistent to form perfect joints
All installations should be followed per GA-216 or ASTM C840, which provide specifications for screw length and spacing and stud and joist spacing requirements
For garage use, if the garage is not connected to the residence and 5/8” Type X is not required