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ROOM BY ROOM PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CHECKLISTS Use our handy Room by Room checklists to see the recommended product and system solutions for each room in your home. Included in this guide you will find checklists for the following rooms:

Bathroom & En-suite Kitchen Master Bedroom Secondary Bedroom Lounge & Dining Family, Rumpus Room & Home Cinema Study & Home Office Hallway & Stairway Garage

BATHROOM/ENSUITE

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

BATHROOM/ENSUITE RECOMMENDATIONS

Protection from steam and moisture damage is especially important in bathrooms, where expensive tile finishes, vanities and fittings could be at risk.

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB AQUALINE® WET AREA SYSTEMS Install a GIB Aqualine® Wet Area System. Make sure you include a waterproof membrane behind the tiles in the splash areas and shower, and a heated towel rail and extractor fan to help minimise moisture build up.

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GIB Aqualine® on the ‘wet’ side of the wall.

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13mm GIB Aqualine® on the ceilings

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Ceramic Tiling over GIB Aqualine® with waterproof membrane where required

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Safe Heating

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Water Resistant Paint/wallpaper

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Acoustic Insulation eg. Pink® Batts®

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Vented Windows

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Extractor fan

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Safety glass

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Heated Towel Rail

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Bathroom/Ensuite

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB Aqualine® Wet Area Systems Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Wall Linings - if Ceramic Tiles on Walls Ceramic Tiles on walls Heating Source Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Window Joinery Extractor fan Floor Surface Emergency drain

Other things to include

One layer of 10mm GIB Aqualine® one side of the wall One layer 13mm GIB Aqualine® 10mm GIB Aqualine® for tiles up to 20kg/m2 13mm GIB Aqualine® for tiles up to 32kg/m2 Waterproof membrane under tiles in shower/splash areas Wall mounted bathroom fan heater Water resistant low sheen paint Water resistant low sheen paint Vented with condensation drains Vented to outside exhaust fan Moisture resistant flooring substrate In floor

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Thermosafe heated towel rail Toilet Shower/Bath Vanity Switches, Sockets and Accessories

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

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KITCHEN

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

KITCHEN RECOMMENDATIONS

A lot of steam and moisture is generated through activities such as cooking and dish washing, making the major considerations in this room moisture control, ease of cleaning and fire protection.

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GIB Aqualine® on walls and ceilings.

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Rangehood vented to the exterior.

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Ceramic Tiling over GIB Aqualine®

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB AQUALINE® WET AREA SYSTEM

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Vented Windows

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Water resistant paint/wallpaper

A GIB Aqualine® Wet Area System, including GIB Aqualine® for walls and ceilings, suitable ventilation and a rangehood. As GIB Aqualine® has superior fire rating compared with GIB® Standard plasterboard, it offers additional fire protection as well as protection from moisture damage.

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KITCHEN SPECIFICATION CHECKLIST Specify what you would like in this room ITEM



RECOMMENDATION

GIB Aqualine® Wet Area Systems Rangehood Window Joinery Insulation Wall Linings Wall Linings - if ceramic tiles on walls Ceiling Linings Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Ceramic Tiles Waterproof Membrane Floor Surface Underlay

Other things to include

Vented to outside Vented with condensation drains Ceilings, Raised Timber Floors and External Walls 10mm GIB Aqualine® 10mm GIB Aqualine® for tiles up to 20kg/m2 13mm GIB Aqualine® for tiles up to 32.0kg/m2 13mm GIB Aqualine® Water resistant (low sheen), solid vinyl wallpaper Water resistant (low sheen) On walls Must use waterproof membrane under tiles in splash areas Increased moisture resistant flooring substrate For Tile, Vinyl, Timber Strip Floors

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Sink Fridge Microwave Hob Oven Dishwasher Switches, Sockets and Accessories

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

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MASTER BEDROOM

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

MASTER BEDROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

Noise from sources such as TV room, kitchen laundry, rumpus room, road traffic and neighbouring homes.

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB NOISE CONTROL® SYSTEM For privacy, you should avoid locating the master bedroom next to noise sources, or alternatively, position the ensuite or wardrobes in between to achieve maximum separation. To ensure adequate privacy, peace and quiet install a GIB Noise Control® system in the master bedroom, including solid core door with sound seals and windows.

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Two layers of 10mm GIB Noiseline® on one side of wall and a single layer on the other.

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One layer of 13mm GIB Noiseline® for ceilings

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Acoustic Insulation in all walls and ceilings

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Solid core door with sound seals

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Acoustic glass system to control external noise

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Paint/wallpaper

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB Noise Control® System Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Insulation Insulation Noise Control Floor/Ceiling Door Door Seals Glazing Window Joinery Acoustic Sealant Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Penetrations Floor Surface Curtains

Other things to include

Two layers 10mm GIB Noiseline® on one side of the wall and a single layer on the other One layer 13mm GIB Noiseline® Ceilings, raised timber floor All walls GIB Noise Control® Floor/Ceiling Solid core door Acoustic seals around door perimeter & floor seal on base of door Acoustic glass windows Vented with condensation drains To seal all gaps and penetrations, use GIB Soundseal® Low sheen; any wallpaper Flat No downlights. Power points/light switches in adjacent stud bays. Not back to back Carpet Soft heavy fabric curtains

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Switches, Sockets and Accessories Home Network Dimmers and Sensors

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

SECONDARY BEDROOMS COMMON PROBLEMS

New Home

SECONDARY BEDROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

Noise, wear and tear. 1

Two layers of GIB Noiseline® for walls (or one layer GIB Noiseline® overlaid with one layer GIB Toughline® on walls) and a single layer of GIB Noiseline® on the other side.

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One layer of 13mm GIB Noiseline® for ceilings.

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Acoustic Insulation in all walls and ceilings

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Solid core door with sound seals

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Acoustic glass system to control external noise

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB NOISE CONTROL® SYSTEM Ideally, a GIB Noise Control® System should be included in all bedrooms. However, this may be done on a selective basis only if a bedroom is located close to a noise source. In children’s bedrooms you may wish to incorporate a GIB® Tough System.

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Scratch Resistant paint/wallpaper, any textured solid vinyl wallpaper

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Solid Timber Skirting boards

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Wall Corners – GIB® Goldline™ trims

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Windows Joinery with toughened reveal and architrave.

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB Noise Control® System Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Insulation Insulation Noise Control Floor/Ceiling Door Door Seals Glazing Acoustic Sealant Penetrations Curtains

Other things to include Switches, Sockets and Accessories Home Network Dimmers and Sensors

Two layers 10mm GIB Noiseline® on one side of the wall One layer 10mm GIB Noiseline® and one layer 13mm GIB Toughline® on one side of the wall A single layer of 10mm GIB Noiseline® on other side of the wall One layer 13mm GIB Noiseline® Ceilings, raised timber floor All walls GIB Noise Control® Floor/Ceiling Solid core door Acoustic seals around door perimeter & floor seal on base of door Acoustic glass windows To seal all gaps and penetrations, use GIB Soundseal® No downlights. Power points/light switches in adjacent stud bays. Not back to back Soft heavy fabric curtains

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Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

LOUNGE/DINING

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

LOUNGE/DINING RECOMMENDATIONS

The major issues are appearance and finish quality.

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB ULTRALINE® FINISH AND FEATURE OPTIONS To ensure wall and ceiling linings appear smooth and blemish free, avoid harsh lighting conditions and choose lighter colours. Incorporate GIB Ultraline® for walls and ceilings with GIB-Cove® and GIB® Goldline™ trims and other design features. For areas subject to critical lighting a level 5 finish is required.

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10mm GIB Ultraline® on walls

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13mm GIB Ultraline® on ceilings

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Paint or wallpaper

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Design features eg. higher ceilings, bulkheads etc. for a better proportioned space and a designer appearance

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GIB-Cove® for an attractive finish to your wall and ceiling junction

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GIB® Goldline™ Trims for clean, precise corners

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Higher Ceilings

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB Ultraline® Finish Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Higher Stud Wall / Ceiling Junction Wall to Wall Corners Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Window Joinery Floor Surface

Other things to include

10mm GIB Ultraline® 13mm GIB Ultraline® GIB-Cove® GIB® Goldline™ trims Low sheen; any wallpaper Flat Vented with condensation drains Carpet

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Home Cinema System and T.V. Switches, Sockets and Accessories Home Network Dimmers and Sensors

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

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New Home

FAMILY/RUMPUS ROOM/HOME CINEMA COMMON PROBLEMS

FAMILY/RUMPUS ROOM/HOME MEDIA RECOMMENDATIONS

As these rooms are high use areas, special attention should be given to the toughness and durability of linings, trims and surface finishes to provide extra protection from marks, scratches, dents or holes. These rooms can also be noise generating rooms, potentially disturbing people in other rooms nearby.

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB NOISELINE® AND GIB TOUGHLINE® To reduce noise generated in these rooms disturbing those in other rooms, a GIB Noise Control® System should be installed. This should be combined with GIB Tough® plasterboard for walls.

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Two layers of GIB Noiseline® for walls (or One layer GIB Noiseline® overlaid with one layer GIB Toughline® on walls) plus one layer GIB Noiseline® on the other side of the wall

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One layer of 13mm GIB Noiseline® for ceilings.

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Acoustic Insulation in all walls

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Solid core door with sound seals

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Acoustic glass system to control external noise

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Scratch Resistant paint/wallpaper; any textured solid vinyl wallpaper

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Solid Timber Skirting boards

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Wall Corners – GIB® Goldline™ trims

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB Noise Control® System Wall Linings

Two layers 10mm GIB Noiseline® on one side of the wall. One layer 10mm GIB Noiseline® and one layer 10mm GIB Toughline® on one side of the wall. A single layer of 10mm GIB Noiseline® on the other side of the wall.

Ceiling Linings

One layer 13mm GIB Noiseline®

Insulation

All Walls, Ceilings, Raised Timber Floor

Noise Control Floor/Ceiling

GIB Noise Control® System - Floor/Ceiling

Door

Solid Core Door

Door Seals

Acoustic Seals around door perimeter and floor seal on base of door

Glazing

Acoustic Glass Windows

Acoustic Sealant

GIB Soundseal® - to seal all gaps and penetrations

Penetrations

No downlights. Power points/light switches in adjacent stud bays. Not back to back

Curtains

Soft heavy fabric curtains

Other things to include

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Home Cinema System and T.V. Switches, Sockets and Accessories Home Network Dimmers and Sensors USE THE SPACES BELOW TO LIST YOUR CHOICES

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

STUDY/HOME OFFICE

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

STUDY/HOME OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS

The major issue is noise. Giving valuables, important documents, computer files and personal items, such as photos, that can’t be replaced, the best chance of survival in the event of a fire should also be considered.

RECOMMENDATIONS: GIB® FIRE RATED SYSTEM & GIB NOISE CONTROL® SYSTEM The study / home office should be located away from external noise sources such as road noise and internal noise sources e.g. laundry, kitchen, TV room, rumpus etc. For noise reduction and added protection in a fire combine a GIB® Fire Rated System and GIB Noise Control® System.

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Two layers of 10mm GIB Fyreline® (or 10mm GIB Noiseline®) on outside wall of room

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One layer of 10mm GIB Fyreline® (or 10mm GIB Noiseline®) on inside wall of room

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One layer of 13mm GIB Fyreline® (or 13mm GIB Noiseline®) on ceiling

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Acoustic Insulation in all walls

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Vented windows

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Paint/wallpaper - any wallpaper

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Solid core door with a self-closer and fire/smoke seals

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Avoid wall penetrations on the other side of the wall outside of the room. If required use fire rated penetrations.

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Home Network

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STUDY/HOME OFFICE SPECIFICATION CHECKLIST Specify what you would like in this room ITEM



RECOMMENDATION

GIB® Fire Rated System Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Door Penetrations Specific Fixing Specific Stopping Sprinkler System

Two layers of 10mm GIB Fyreline® on outside wall of room One layer of 10mm GIB Fyreline® on inside wall of room One layer 13mm GIB Fyreline® Solid Core Door with a self closer and fire/smoke seals Fire rated penetrations on outside wall of room GIB® Plasterboard mechanically fastened. Solid timber behind all sheet joints GIB® Paper Tape embedded in two coats of GIB® Tradeset. Finish as required Domestic Sprinkler System

GIB Noise Control® System Wall Linings Two layers 10mm GIB Noiseline® on outside wall of room One layer 10mm GIB Noiseline® on inside wall of room Ceiling Linings One layer 13mm GIB Noiseline® Insulation Ceilings, raised timber floor Insulation All walls Acoustic Sealant To seal all gaps and penetrations, use GIB Soundseal® Wall Topcoat Low sheen, any wallpaper USE THE SPACES BELOW TO LIST YOUR CHOICES Ceiling paint Topcoat Flat Window joinery Vented with condensation drains Glazing Acoustic glass windows Floor surface Carpet Penetrations No downlights. Power points/light switches in adjacent stud bays. Not back to back

Other things to include

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Switches, Sockets and Accessories Home office technology equipment Home Network

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

HALLWAY/STAIRWAY

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

HALLWAY/STAIRWAY RECOMMENDATIONS

High traffic areas are subject to a lot of wear and tear, so the major considerations are toughness and durability. As feature areas of your home, a quality finish and more space is also important. You should also consider noise control.

RECOMMENDATIONS: A GIB® Tough System for walls to keep them looking good and GIB Ultraline® on ceilings for a quality finish.

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GIB Toughline® on walls

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13mm GIB Ultraline® on ceilings

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Scratch resistant paint/wallpaper or textured solid vinyl wallpaper

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Solid timber skirting boards

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Safety glass

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Solid Core Door with door stops

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Wall Corners – GIB® Goldline™ trims

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Window Joinery with toughened reveal and architrave

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Higher Ceilings

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RECOMMENDATION

GIB® Tough System Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Skirtings and Architraves Door Door Stops Window Joinery Glazing Glazing Wall Corners Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Floor Surface Underlay

Other things to include

13mm GIB Toughline® 13mm GIB Ultraline® Solid timber Solid core doors With toughened reveal and architrave Safety Glass UV resistant Glass GIB® Goldline™ trims Scratch resistant (low sheen); any textured solid vinyl wallpaper Flat Wool Carpet - Heavy Duty For Tile, Vinyl, Timber Strip Floors

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Switches, Sockets and Accessories

Features Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height:

GARAGE

New Home

COMMON PROBLEMS

GARAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Major considerations are toughness and durability. As most garages are multi-purpose areas, sometimes used as workshops, hobby rooms and for storage of equipment, they are usually subject to wear and tear. Making allowance for any fire originating from the garage is also a consideration.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

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GIB Toughline® on walls

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GIB Toughline® on ceilings

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Scratch resistant paint/wallpaper or textured solid vinyl wallpaper

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Solid timber skirting boards

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Solid core door with door stops

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Wall Corners – GIB® Goldline™ trims

A GIB® Tough System for walls and ceilings. Also recommended are solid core doors, solid timber trims and specific paint systems to provide added protection from marks, scratches and dents. In the event of fire, having a GIB® Fire-rated System installed can isolate the garage from the rest of your house and give more time to get the fire under control.

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GARAGE SPECIFICATION CHECKLIST Specify what you would like in this room ITEM



RECOMMENDATION

GIB® Tough System Wall Linings Ceiling Linings Skirtings and Architraves Door Door Stops Window Joinery Glazing Glazing Wall Corners Wall Topcoat Ceiling Paint Topcoat Floor Surface

Other things to include

13mm GIB Toughline® 13mm GIB Toughline® Solid timber Solid core doors With toughened reveal and architrave Safety Glass UV resistant Glass GIB® Goldline™ trims Scratch resistant (low sheen); any textured solid vinyl wallpaper Flat

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Switches, Sockets and Accessories Floor coverings

Features

USE THE SPACES BELOW TO LIST YOUR CHOICES

Wall to ceiling feature: Wall to door/window feature: Other wall/ceiling features:

Wall to floor feature: Wall to wall feature: Ceiling height: