TRIM-TEX 093V Fire Rated Expansion Installation Guide Product Information
- December 27, 2023
- TRIM-TEX
Table of Contents
- 093V Fire Rated Expansion
- Product Information
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Step 1: Before Installation
- Step 2: Prepare the Bead and Drywall
- Step 3: Install the Bead
- Step 4: Finish with Drywall Compound
- Step 5: Sanding and Final Touches
- Q: What is the fire rating of the intumescent tape?
- Q: How much building movement can the bead accommodate?
- Q: What adhesive should be used to coat the bead and
093V Fire Rated Expansion
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Fire Rated 093V Expansion
- Intumescent Tape Rating: 1 and 2 hours
- Accommodates building movement up to / inch
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Before Installation
Snap chalk lines as a guide. Measure, cut, and dry fit the
bead.
Step 2: Prepare the Bead and Drywall
Coat both the bead and drywall with Trim-Tex 847 Spray
Adhesive.
Step 3: Install the Bead
Press the bead in place, applying pressure to the mud legs.
Step 4: Finish with Drywall Compound
Apply drywall compound to the installed bead to create a smooth
finish.
Step 5: Sanding and Final Touches
Remove tear-off strips prior to sanding. After sanding, perform
any final touch-ups as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the fire rating of the intumescent tape?
A: The intumescent tape is rated for 1 and 2 hours of fire
resistance.
Q: How much building movement can the bead accommodate?
A: The flexible bead can accommodate up to / inch of building
movement.
Q: What adhesive should be used to coat the bead and
drywall?
A: Trim-Tex 847 Spray Adhesive is recommended for coating both
the bead and drywall.
Fire Rated 093V Expansion
Building out fire-rated control joints on wall assemblies using traditional
methods is costly and time consuming. Our fire rated 093X-V expansion bead
revolutionizes this process. Integrated intumescent tape rated for 1 and 2
hours, and the flexible bead accommodates up to / ” in building movement.
Installation Guide
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Step 1:
Before Installation:
Snap chalk lines as a guide. Measure, cut and dry fit the bead.
Step 1:
Coat both the bead and drywall with Trim-Tex 847 Spray Adhesive.
Step 2:
Press the bead in place, applying pressure to the mud legs.
Step 3:
Staple every 6″-8″ using ½” staples.
Step 4:
Finish with drywall compound.
Step 5:
Remove tear-off strips prior to sanding.
Step 3: Step 5:
Step 2: Step 4:
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