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MaX 16 & MaX 12 with GridMarX

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Ease from install through inspection

Reduce material costs, increase productivity and achieve smoother inspections with the powerful combination of GridMarX® installation guide marks and the MaX 12® and MaX 16® fastener patterns. Simple. Efficient. Effective.

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It starts with the X

GridMarX installation guide marks, printed on all 4’ wide gypsum board products manufactured by Gold Bond Building Products, offer many benefits.

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Significant savings on material and labor

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Quickly identify fastener pattern

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Guide marks in 4" increments

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Increase speed of installation

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Apply fasteners accurately without snapping chalk or penciling lines

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Easily cover GridMarX with standard paint

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Installation using GridMarX guide marks

Learn how to install gypsum board using the powerful combination of GridMarX® installation guide marks and the MaX 12® and MaX 16® fastener patterns. No new products are required, just utilize the X’s pre-printed on the board.

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Labor and Material Savings

Calculate your savings

How much can you save using the MaX 12 or MaX 16 fastener pattern with GridMarX guide marks on your next project?

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Working Properties Brochure

Download our brochure featuring 1-hour UL designs using MaX 12 and MaX 16, a fastener pattern selector chart and GridMarX system guide.

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MaX 12 and MaX 16 Fastener Pattern

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UL Designs Featuring MaX 12

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UL Designs Featuring MaX 16

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GridMarX and MaX 12 White Paper

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GridMarX, MaX 12, MaX 16 Evaluation Report

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from 1-800-NATIONAL to commonly asked questions about GridMarX and the MaX 12 and MaX 16 optimized fastener patterns.

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Need proof?

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MaX 12 Side-by-Side Installation

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Excellence in Construction Innovation

The MaX 12 fastener pattern was recognized as an exceptional industry innovation with the 2021 AWCI Excellence in Construction Innovation Award.

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Excellence Across The Board®

The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925. Tap into technical support with a call to 1-800-NATIONAL® or your regional construction design manager, place an order through our award-winning customer service center, or find the answers you need at our online Design & Resource Center.

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