Bullet Resistant Drywall - How to install bullet resistant fiberglass

SecureAll Fiberglass

Installation of Bullet Resistant Drywall (bullet resistant fiberglass) is very easy and can be done with common hand tools. A detailed diagram of how to properly install bullet resistant fiberglass has been provided for your convenience. However, installation is very easy if you follow these simple guidelines for handling, storing and installing bullet resistant fiberglass (click here for PDF version of this file).

Health and Safety Precautions

SecureAll Bullet Resistant Panel - UL Level 4 shot w. 30 cal Rifle

Bullet resistant drywall comes under the category of laminated FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) products. it is important for installers of bullet resistant drywall to be properly supplied with basic health and safety equipment such as:

Gloves - cotton or leather to provide protection from cuts and abrasions
Dust/Particle Mask or Respirator - to provide protection againsts dusts associated with cutting or drilling
Protective Garments - to be worn over clothing to provide protection from fibrous dust which can cause skin irritation.
Protective Eyewear - to prevent debris and fibrous dust from getting into the eyes when cutting, sanding or drilling.

Storing Bullet Resistant Drywall - Keeping your fiberglass out of harms way

PSL recommends that your SecureAll bullet resistant fiberglass panels be stored inside, under cover, stacked flat and off the floor. If moving bullet resistant drywall with a forklift, please keep panesl stored on pallets they were originally shipped with to avoid cracking, chipping and abrading of fiberglass panels.

Installation

SecureAll™ Bullet Resistant Drywall (fiberglass panels) can be cut, drilled or sanded with the following recommendations. Click here for detailed diagram.

Cutting - Skillsaw is recommended. Material should be cut slowly with either a Masonry Concrete cutting blade or a diamond edge cutting blade. Cut at a slow to medium speed and do not force the blade or put side pressure on the blade. If dry cutting, please remove blade from cut every minute to allow blade to cool for a few seconds. A panel or saber saw can be used with a grit edge blade that is designed for cutting composites.

Drilling - When pre-drilling SecureAll™ panels, it is recommended to use a carbide or cobalt tip drill bit at medium speed with medium pressures. Counter sinking drill holes is acceptable when a flush surface is desired 1-3/4 wood screws are commonly used to secure panels to wood studs. Self tapping drywall screws work well when affixing drywall to the SecureAll panels or when afixing SecureAll panesl to steel studs.

Sanding - When laminating materials, it is recommended that the surface of the SecureAll panels be scuffed with a sander using 120 grit paper and medium pressure.

Laminating - If laminating or gluing to the panels is a requirement, there are many commercial grade adhesives available. We recommend a two-componenet acrylic, water based adhesive.

Painting - Fiberglass panels can be painted upon provided the surfice is lightly sanded and a primer base coat is applied. Be sure the panels are clean as there may still be traces of mold release or wax present upon shipment from the factory.

We recommend that you use screws every eighteen inches and use an industrial adhesive to bond the panel to studs. We furthermore recommend a "batten strip" to secure any seams where two or more panels meet. Please review our specifications page for more information on installation and detailed diagrams on how to properly install bullet resistant drywall.