Hyattsville, MD – The Gypsum Association announces the publication of the revised finishing recommendation, GA-214-2010, Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish.

This publication is jointly produced by five leading associations in the industry: The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry; the Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association; the Drywall Finishing Council; the Gypsum Association; and the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. The document assists specifiers, owners, and contractors to precisely describe the desired finish of individual walls and ceilings to meet specific needs. It avoids non-specific terms like “industry standards” and “workmanlike finish” and the problems they can cause.

The changes that appear in the 2010 edition are primarily intended to make the document consistent with industry joint treatment application practices and recent modifications in model building codes.

GA-214-2010, Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish, may be purchased online from the Association’s website at: www.gypsum.org, or by telephoning the Association for an order form at (301) 277-8686.

The Gypsum Association is in its 80th year of service as the technical, promotion, and information center of the gypsum industry. The Association, representing companies located throughout the United States and Canada, is based in Hyattsville, MD.

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