Recommended Fasteners and Installation Aids for Homasote®

Installation instructions for Homasote Company products can be obtained from Homasote® retailers or from the Homasote Company Technical Support Office, 800-257-9491 Ext. 1332.

Our most recent instructions are always posted online at http://www.homasote.com/installation.

440 SoundBarrier® to Ceilings

Bugle head #6 x 1 ¼" drywall screw
Bugle head #8 x 1 ¼" drywall screw

440 SoundBarrier® to Floors and Walls

Using 1/2" 440 SoundBarrier®

  • 1 1/4" Ringshank nails
  • 1 1/2" Ringshank nails
  • Bugle head #6 x 1 ¼" drywall screw
  • Bugle head #8 x 1 ¼" drywall screw

Using 5/8" or 3/4" 440 SoundBarrier®

  • 1 1/2" Ringshank nails
  • Bugle head #6 x 1 1/2" drywall screw
  • Bugle head #8 x 1 1/2" drywall screw

Exterior Vertical Sheathing and Interior Panels Installation

Manufacturer Type Part # Length
Maze Coiled CLWR102A 1 1/4"
Maze Coiled CLWR103A 1 1/2"
Maze Hand Set R-102-A 1 1/4"
Maze Hand Set R-103-A 1 1/2"
Maze Hand Set XR-162-A 1 1/4"
Maze Hand Set XR-163-A 1 1/2"

Decoupled wall systems

Bugle head #10 x 1 ½" rock-to-rock screw.

Glues and Adhesives

  • Liquid Nails® Sub-Floor Adhesive
  • Liquid Nails® All Purpose Adhesive
  • PL® 400

Woodworking

  • Titebond® #5262
  • Elmers® Carpenters Glue

Painting

  • Latex-based primers
  • Latex-based finish paints