Q:
Can a contractor use DensArmor Plus® in a pool area, or a pump house and other
areas of extreme moisture?
A:
DensArmor Plus® is a suitable panel to replace green board. It should not be
specified in areas that will see moisture levels higher than that of a residential
bathroom. For pool areas, see DensShield®
Tile Backer.
Q:
Can DensArmor Plus® be used anywhere else besides the interior of the exterior
wall?
A:
Yes; any interior wall, basement wall, laundry room or ceiling that is at risk of
moisture are sound applications.
Q:
Can DensArmor Plus® be used as an exterior sheathing?
Q:
Can DensArmor Plus® be used in an exterior soffit?
A:
Yes, DensArmor Plus® is suitable for soffit applications where it is not exposed
directly to the elements. It can be finished using a setting-type joint compound
prior to priming and painting.
Q:
How does one finish DensArmor Plus® high-performance interior panels?
A:
There are several suitable finishes over DensArmor Plus® including tile, wallpaper,
texturing, or paint. To determine how to prep the panel for the final finish download
the DensArmor Plus Technical
Guide.
Q:
Is there a mold warranty for DensArmor Plus® high-performance interior panels?
Q:
What are the similarities and differences in DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels and DensShield® tile backer?
A:
DensShield® tile backer and DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels similarities:
Both use coated fiberglass mats as the back facer material. When installed against
the wall framing, both products provide a fiberglass mat surface facing the wall
cavity that resists possible mold growth on the back of the panel. DensShield and
DensArmor Plus both have cores that are moisture resistant, manufactured to ASTM
C 1396, section 7 specifications.
DensShield and DensArmor Plus differences:
DensArmor Plus does not have a water-stopping acrylic coating. The coating on DensShield provides
a water barrier to stop moisture from penetrating into the product and wall. DensShield
is made to be used in wet areas such as showers and tub areas as a substrate for
ceramic tile. DensShield is manufactured to ASTM C 1178. DensArmor Plus features
a tapered edge for joint finishing while DensShield has a square edge.
Q:
What is the STC (sound) rating on DensArmor Plus® Interior
Panels?
A:
STC ratings for DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels are the same
as ToughRock® gypsum board in wall and ceiling assemblies.
Q:
Which side is the back of the DensArmor Plus® panel?
A:
The GOLD color side of DensArmor Plus® panels with the product logo is the
back of the panel and should be installed facing the framing or studs. The white
side or front has tapered edges for finishing.
Q:
Which side of DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels should be painted
or finished?
A:
Attach the DensArmor Plus® panel with the GOLD color (or yellow) side of the
panel facing the studs or furring strips. Paint or apply a finish to the white,
tapered edge side of the drywall panel facing the interior of the room.
