Gold Bond® Type C Gypsum Board Products
Product Availability Update
Effective July 1, 2026, National Gypsum Company, the exclusive service provider for products manufactured by Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, will discontinue the sale of Gold Bond® Type C gypsum board products.
This change reflects a manufacturing decision by Gold Bond Building Products and does not change National Gypsum’s commitment to providing high-performing, fire-resistant gypsum solutions.
Products Affected
The following Gold Bond® Type C products will be discontinued:
- 3/4" Gold Bond® SoundBreak® XP® Fire‑Shield C™ Gypsum Board
- 1/2" & 5/8" Gold Bond® eXP® Interior Extreme® Fire‑Shield C™ Gypsum Panels
- 1/2" & 5/8" Gold Bond® Fire‑Shield C™ Gypsum Board
- 1/2" & 5/8" Gold Bond® XP® Fire‑Shield C™ Gypsum Board
- 1/2" & 5/8" Gold Bond® Kal‑Kore® Fire‑Shield C™ Plaster Base
What This Means for Your Projects
While Type C gypsum board products are being eliminated, other fire-resistant gypsum board products and design alternatives are available.
Recommended Alternatives
EVOLVE X™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board and EVOLVE XP™ Fire‑Shield® Gypsum Board products (UL Type FSLX) can be installed in the most widely specified UL fire rated wall, floor- and roof-ceiling designs as an alternative to Type C gypsum board.
The UL Online Certification Directory offers specific assembly details and other available options.
We’re Here to Support You
National Gypsum remains committed to helping architects, specifiers, contractors and builders navigate product changes with confidence—providing clarity, code‑compliant options and expert support every step of the way.
Need Help Updating a Specification or Assembly?
Our technical experts can help you:
- Identify approved UL design alternatives
- Review existing specifications affected by Type C removal
- Recommend compliant fire‑rated assemblies using current products
Talk to an Expert
Have questions or need project‑specific guidance? Contact our Construction Services team at 1‑800‑NATIONAL® for direct technical support from National Gypsum experts.
Find Fire- and Sound‑Rated Assemblies Faster
Search more than 300 tested fire‑rated wall, floor‑ceiling and roof‑ceiling assemblies using current Gold Bond products.