RUCOAT® Equalizer Plus
RuCoat” Equalizer Plus is a specially formulated product designed to reduce the time and effort it takes to accomplish a level 5 gypsum board finish. In accordance with the GA-214/ASTM C-840 level 5 gypsum board finish specifications, a skim coat of joint compound over the entire wallboard surface, followed by a primer coat of paint will give you the highest quality drywall finish. This two-step process is costly and labor intensive. It can be eliminated by applying RuCoat Equalizer Plus in an easy one-step spray application over a level 4 finish. Using RuCoat Equalizer Plus will help provide a superior surface for final decorations.
ADVANTAGES
Easy to use:
Apply with airless sprayer instead of hand application.
Economical:
Eliminates skim coat and prime coat at approximately 100 ft’/ gallon.
Reliable:
Consistent time after time.
Efficient:
Minimizes callbacks due to joint banding and photographing.
RUCO® Southern Wall Products Incorporated
Customer Service: 1-800-554-9255
1825 Fellowship Rd
Tucker, Georgia 30084
770-621-3065
Product Specifications and Details
Product Data
MATERIAL:
Non-asbestos, latex formulation
TYPE:
Spray machine application
PRODUCT SENSITIVITY:
Do not apply in temperature below 50°F or above 100°F.
Substrate must be thoroughly dry.
COVERAGE:
Approximately 100 ft’/ gallon, when applied at 14 to 20 mils.
STORAGE:
Store in enclosed dry storage area, both in the supplier’s warehouse and on the job site.
5.0 Gallon Pail
50 lbs Bag
55 Gallon Drum
Architectural Specifications
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 Scope Specify to meet project requirements.
1.02 Qualifications Southern Wall Products, Inc. and approved manufacturers shall manufacture all Gypsum Wallboard finishing materials. The materials shall be installed in accordance with the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries’ “Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish.”
1.03 Delivery and Storage Store in an enclosed shelter in the original unopened packages. Protect from temperatures below freezing and over 120°F.
1.04 Project Conditions
A. Install interior gypsum wallboard finishing materials only after the building is enclosed.
B. Ventilation:
- Provide ventilation during and following joint treatment application.
- Use temporary air circulators in enclosed areas lacking natural ventilation.
- Allow additional drying time between coats of joint treatment under slow drying conditions.
- Protect installed materials from drafts during hot, dry weather.
C. Temperature:
Maintain a minimum surface, mix, and air temperature of 50°F – 100°F until all joints have dried completely.
PART II: PRODUCTS
2.01 Materials
A. Joint Reinforcement – Ruco® Reinforcing Tapes
B. Joint Treatment
- Ruco® Ready Mixed Joint Compounds
- Ruco® Set Type Joint Compounds
C. Ceiling and Wall Texture – Ruco® Design Texture
D. Surface Equalizers
PART III: EXECUTION
3.01 Installation Use all products in accordance with Southern Wall Products’ printed package instructions.
3.02 Application – Joint Compound
(Each level and specific application to be determined in accordance with recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish as developed by AWCI)
A. Level 1 Intended for plenum areas above ceilings, areas where assembly is concealed by final construction, smoke barriers, and separation walls in attics.
B. Level 2 Intended for water-resistant gypsum board for tile substrate, garages, warehouses, and other areas where appearance is not of primary concern.
C. Level 3 Intended for appearance areas receiving heavy or medium texture finishes or where heavy grade wallcoverings are to be applied as final finish.
D. Level 4 Intended for appearance areas receiving flat paints, light texture finishes, or light or medium weight wallcovering.
E. Level 5 Intended for appearance areas receiving flat, low-luster, semi-gloss, gloss, or enamel finish paints or coatings, light texture finishes, light or medium weight wallcovering, un-backed vinyl wallcoverings, or severe light conditions.