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BESTEX
DESCRIPTION Bestwall has two types of materials designed for texturing gypsum wallboard. Bestex #1 is de signed for hand texture finishes of many variations over drywall construction. Bestex #2 is designed for application with spray equipment. It can be used with from 1-1/2 up to 13-1/2 pounds of perlite per 25 pound bag of Bestex to give a wide range of textured finishes. Both products produce hard surfaced, white decorative finishes that have excellent light reflective qualities. For best results, ceilings and walls should be primed before being textured.
ADVANTAGES
Bestex #1 Can be applied by roller, brush, sponge, or other hand tools High pigment loading gives excellent hiding power Many types of textures are obtainable * Can be painted over or tinted with latex paints
Bestex #2 Suitable for use with most types of spray equipment Superior whiteness High pigment loading gives excellent hiding power Addition of various amounts and grades of perlite or similar aggregates gives numerous varieties of texture finishes Excellent coverage makes an economical texture product May be painted over if desired
PRODUCT USES
Bestex #1 For hand texture finishes over ceilings and walls con structed with gypsum wallboard. Bestex #2 For spray finishes over ceilings and walls constructed with gypsum wallboard. (May also be used for hand application.)
DATA
Packaging: Both available in 25 lb. bags. Bestex #1 also available in 5 lb. bags, 6 per case.
Mixing Specifications: Use clean, potable water.
Coverage: Bestex #1--12 lbs. to 50 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of board depending upon texture. Bestex #2--16 lbs. to 88 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. depending upon texture.
Specifications* for various texture finishes with spray application of Bestex #2:
1. Orange Peel--
No perlite; approximately 2 gallons of water per 25 lb. bag of Bestex. Coverage--8 to 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of board.
2. Sand Finish--
1-1/2 lbs. of perlite (preferably all through a 20 mesh screen) per 25 lb. bag. Coverage--12 to 16 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of board.
3. Simulated
13-1/2 lbs. of plaster grade perlite
Acoustical Finish--per 25 lb. bag of Bestex; approxi
mately 3 gallons of water per bag.
Coverage--75 to 85 lbs. per 1000
sq. ft. of board.
`Consistencies and coverage may vary with different types of equipment, workmanship, and customer's requirements.
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