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		*Installers*

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		After 18 months of extensive research with drywall contractors, industry experts, general contractors, home builders and distributors we're proud to offer an efficient, real improvement for drywall finishing that saves time and money without compromising quality.



		After many one-on-one interviews, focus groups, contractor panel research and job site demonstrations, you put PRONTO™ Joint Tape to the test and we listened. With terrific input from contractors like you in the field we've perfected the product to the point where we're hearing comments like these: "Wow." "Well it's about time!" "I can just tell by feeling it that it's going to work." "You just saved me a whole day!"

		Getting the Most from PRONTO™ Joint Tape - Product Use Recommendations

		Roll Temp:	50ºF to 120ºF
		Wall Temp:	50ºF to 120ºF
		Wall Surface:	Clean and dry gypsum
		Corner Surface:	Product pre-scored for easy fold
		Attachment Method:	Liner-less Repositionable Pressure Sensitive
		Adhesive Attachment:
		Pressure:	Apply pressure with hand or edge of knife
		Trim & Cut:	Use drywall knife or razor knife
		Finish:	Two layers of joint compound are recommended to achieve desired level of finish
		Joint Compound Capability:	Compatible with both standard or Quick SetFire
		Rating:	ASTM E84-08, Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials -The maximum temperature observed in the test was 614ºF -Flame spread index: 15 -Smoke developed index: 25

		Application Instructions for Factory Joints:		Application for Corners, Offset and Butt Joints:
		Apply PRONTO™ Joint Tape directly to drywall joint. Do not apply joint compound behind PRONTO™ Joint Tape! Apply joint compound over PRONTO™. Allow joint tape compound to dry. (PRONTO™ Joint Tape has a profile which means you'll need less joint compound - so drying times will be faster than normal.) As the joint compound dries it may shrink into the perforations as it self-levels. This is normal. Another coat will conceal these depressions. Apply another coat of joint compound to finish and allow to dry. Sand as needed.		Apply PRONTO™ Joint Tape directly to drywall. Do not apply joint compound behind PRONTO™ Joint Tape. Apply compound over PRONTO™ Joint Tape floating out from the center of the tape and covering the perforations. (Treat this application as the second coat in a typical drywall finishing process, but leave the center of the tape clean.) Allow joint compound to dry. (PRONTO™ Joint tape has a profile which means you'll need less joint compound - so drying times will be faster than normal.) Apply another coat of joint compound to finish, cover the center of the tape for a quality finish and allow to dry. Sand as needed.