Georgia-Pacific DensShield Tile Backer - Manuel (Page 4)

Shower Pan
Install DensShield on walls according to assembly DS001.
Note: Shower pan or rubber membrane must be adequately
sloped to the open drain or weep hole detail to permit
proper water drainage. Leave a
1 ⁄
8
Љ gap between DensShield
and the shower pan. (Do not install DensShield in the
shower pan or use it as a shower base.)
Bathtub or Shower Receptor
Apply DensShield either horizontally or vertically on walls
as shown in DS001.
Leave a 1 ⁄
8
Љ gap between
DensShield and the tub
deck and completely fill
the space between tile
and tub with a flexible
sealant/caulk.
DS002
DensShield may be cut by scoring and snapping or by
sawing, working from the gray face side. Board may be
installed either parallel or perpendicular to framing for
both wall and ceiling applications.
• Steel or wood framing should be spaced no greater than
16Љ o.c. without blocking, 24Љ o.c. with blocking when
using
1 ⁄
2
Љ DensShield, or 24Љ o.c. with 5 ⁄
8
Љ DensShield.
• Fasteners should be spaced 6Љ o.c. for walls and ceilings.
Drive fasteners flush with coated surface. Do not countersink.
See Fastener Guide Chart on previous page.
• DensShield has a built-in moisture barrier. Do not use
additional moisture barrier.
• 2Љ 10 x 10 glass fiber mesh tape–embed in a skim coat
of material used to set tiles on all joints and corners that
are to receive tile. Caulk or seal penetrations and abutments
to dissimilar materials.
DS003