Wall-To-Wall Comfort (NAPSA)—If dealing with dampness in your home has your back against the wall, you’re in A! ht A Ht, the right place. That’s because a new wall panel has been designed to resist both moisture and abuse. The new prod- uct is made from a unique gypsum fiber formula that offers protection from both moisture and mold. The panels are water resistant through their core and approved for use in wet areas, including tub surrounds in bathrooms. Designedto be installed and fin- ished like traditional drywall, the Fiberock Brand Aqua-Tough”™ Interior Panels from United States Gypsum Company (which created the drywall industry whenit introduced Sheetrock Brand Gypsum ;a Tough new wall panels can help keep your homedry and delightful. ceilings. They may be used behind ceramic or other types of tile, but their drywall “look” gives them a smooth,flat, paintable surface. So if Panels nearly a century ago) feature a smooth surface that can a room design calls for tile on the lower part of the wall (with a painted, textured or wallpapered finish above), 95 percent recycled materials, mak- to be tiled while using a different fin- either be painted or finished with ceramic tile. They are made from ing them an environmentally friendly product option. The panels are extremely ver- satile and can be usedin all types of residential and commercial applications. Their abuse-resistant qualities make them useful for high-traffic areas such as garages, basements and hallways, while their resistance to moisture means they can be used in a wide variety of wet areas, including bathroomsandkitchens. The new panels can be finished using a variety of techniques and are suitable for use on both walls and or if an entire tub or showerarea is ish outside, there’s no need to change wallboard products. Available in %- and %-inch (fireresistant) thicknesses and in lengths ranging from 4 to 12 feet, the gypsum fiber panels can be cut using a utility knife and straight edge, but handsawsor low-rpm power saws can also be used. Depending on the applications, the panels can be fastened using corrosion-resistant buglehead screws or hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails. To learn more, visit www. usg.com or call (800) USG-4YOU.
