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• Designed for walls subject to added abuse and abrasion.
• Scratch and scuff resistant, helps to prevent damage that adds maintenance costs.
• Mold and moisture resistant, fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.

Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Abuse Gypsum Board has a mold- and moisture-resistant Type X gypsum core encased in abrasion-, mold- and moisture-resistant, 100% recycled PURPLE® paper on the face side and mold- and moisture-resistant, 100% recycled gray paper on the back side.

The abuse-resistant gypsum board is ideal to use in wall assemblies where surface abrasion is a concern, such as corridors, entryways, lobby areas and warehouses.

GridMarX® are printed on the face paper surface to help installers instantly identify stud locations and make accurate cuts without having to pencil in or snap chalk lines.

If additional wall protection is needed for areas prone to cavity penetration try Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Impact® Gypsum Board.

APPLICATIONS:

• Use for interior wall and ceiling assemblies in areas where surface abrasion, indentation, mold, mildew and moisture resistance are major concerns.
• Use where Type X gypsum board is specified in certain fire-rated wall assemblies.
• Use as a tile backer board in dry areas or areas with limited water exposure, such as toilet and sink areas and wall and ceiling areas above tile in tubs and showers.

ADVANTAGES:

RESISTS ABUSE

• Provides more protection against surface abrasion - stands up to scrapes, scratches, and scuffs.
• Has a specially formulated core that adds an extra level of durability.
• Helps prevent damage that adds maintenance costs and reduces safety.

MOLD, MILDEW AND MOISTURE RESISTANT

• Helps inhibit mold growth with the highest possible score on mold tests (ASTM D3273 and ASTM G21).
• Features SPORGARD® technology with extra mold-inhibiting properties.
• Has less than 5% water absorption per ASTM C473.
• Fights the effects of moisture before damage can occur.
• Dimensionally stable product with negligible expansion and contraction under normal atmospheric conditions.

PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE

• Features a Type X core making it more fire resistant than ordinary wallboard.
• Approved component in UL fire-rated designs.
• UL Classified for fire resistance and surface burning characteristics.

INSTALLS FAST AND EASY

• Features GridMarX guide marks on the board to allow for faster and more accurate installation.
• Save time and money with MaX 12® and MaX 16® optimized fastener patterns to achieve 1-hour fire ratings using fewer fasteners.
• Weighs less and installs faster than a Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU).
• Finishes like regular drywall reducing the risk of improper installation.
• Scores and snaps easily.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

• Qualifies as a low-VOC emitting material by meeting California Specification 01350.
• Achieves UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit: ul.com/gg.

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