Habito Wall Installation
Habito is a high-density gypsum product—there is nothing like it on the market today.
Because of the special formulation, a slight change to a standard gypsum installation is
required for proper installation.
Installing Habito on wood stud
Select the right tools
• 1-5/8” #6 fine-thread screws
• Gun Specification: 4000rpm. 81 in-lb. of torque.
The DeWALT DW272 is best suited for hanging Habito
to wood frames.
Score and snap
• Score and snap with the board on the pallet or off a
trestled work area. This allows the required downward
pressure to be applied.
• Score as you would for any drywall, applying
sufficient pressure to cut through the paper liner.
• Position the board so the section to be removed is
hanging over the pallet or trestle bench. Push
down on the area to be snapped off.
• Once the board starts to break, fold or hinge the
board downwards and snap the board back up on
itself. Traditional methods of scoring both sides of
the drywall can also be used, but not necessary.
• A single pass with a surform should be sufficient to
provide the perfect finish to the edge.
Attaching heavy objects to Habito
wall such as shelves, curtain rods
and televisions
Screw recommendations
We recommend that you use a #10 screw for
attaching items to Habito. A #10 screw can support
a load of up to 30 pounds per screw.
Length: Select a screw length which is appropriate to
what you are attaching. Ensure the screw is long enough
to penetrate the back of the board by 3/8 in. Make sure the
screw has thread over the full length within the board
thickness as shown below.
Attaching to the wall
• Using a screwdriver or mechanical screwdriver, do not
over-tighten the screw as this will reduce the loading
capability of the wall.
• If using a mechanical screwdriver, ensure the setting
is not on hammer, and use a low torque setting.
• Tighten the screw until the screw head is flush with
the fixture you are attaching to the wall.
• Screw should be driven into the wall at shoulder height
or below.
Habito FAQs
Can I cut and router Habito easily?
Created with the contractor in mind, extensive testing has shown that Habito can be cut by oscillating cutting tools,
routers, keyhole saws, and reciprocating saws just like common drywall! While there may be some accelerated dulling
of the blade inherent with the greater density of the board, there is no difference when using these tools with Habito.
For best results, use a ½'' shank router bit.
Can Habito support loads that move (dynamic loads)?
Habito can support dynamic loads such as curtains and full-motion TV brackets (that allow extension
or movement) as long as the safe working load of the fixings is not exceeded.
How close together can I position screws into Habito?
Screws can be positioned at six inches apart without the wall losing loading capability.
Can I re-attach items back into the same location?
You can re-attach an item back into the same position on Habito and the load strength will be largely unaffected.
Multiple re-attachments in the same screw position will result in a loss of loading strength.
Can I fix into Habito if the board is fixed using the dot and dab method?
Yes, providing our attachment guidance is followed and the safe working load of the fixing is not exceeded.
How much load can be supported by Habito?
The load you can support depends on how many screws you are using to attach your item to the wall.
For a shelf bracket, they typically contain three screws. If an appropriate length #10 wood screw is used,
then a shelf supported by two brackets can support up to 180 lbs. (6 screws x 30 lbs).
For a TV bracket the TV weight that can be supported will depend on the number and type of screws used.
If the appropriate length #10 wood screws are used, then the TV bracket can support a TV of up to 120 lbs.
with four screws, or up to 180 lbs. with 6 screws. A modern 40” TV weighs approx. 30 lbs.*
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For non-fire rated wall assemblies only
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