Buying Guide

USG Interior Finishing Products | 6
LIGHTWEIGHT CONT. USG Sheetrock® Brand Topping Lite Joint Compound USG Beadex® Brand Gold™ Lite Joint Compound
• Weighs up to 25% less
than conventional-weight
compounds
• Provides increased crack
resistance, lower shrinkage
and is easier to sand
• High-performance formulation
makes it ideal for filling,
leveling and finishing coats
• Note: Do not use to embed
joint tape, to skim coat or
as a texture
• Available in: 3.5 gal. carton
• Weighs up to 30% less
than conventional-weight
compounds
• Facilitates working back, even
under fast-drying conditions,
by providing more wet-edge
life to prevent rolling and
tearing of previously laid
compound
• Factory-controlled shrinkage
results in finer finished work,
but without the extra labor
• Regional availability
• Available in: 3.5 gal. carton
USG Beadex® Brand All Purpose Lite Joint Compound USG Beadex® Brand Topping Lite Joint Compound
• Combines all-purpose,
single-package convenience
with optimum taping and
topping performance
• Recommended for use as
an embedding and finishing
compound, bonds like a
taping product, and provides
a tough, tight bond under
most job conditions
• Regional availability
• Available in: 3.5 qt. pail,
4.5 gal. pail, 3.5 gal. carton
• Low-shrinkage compound
that's easily applied and
sanded
• Recommended for second
and third coats over USG
Beadex® Brand Taping Lite
and All Purpose Lite Joint
Compounds
• Note: Do not use to embed
joint tape, to skim coat or as a
texture
• Regional availability
• Available in: 3.5 gal. carton
USG Beadex® Brand Taping Lite Joint Compound USG Soquete™ Joint Compound
• Lightweight high-performance
compound for embedding
tape
• Best ready-mixed compound
for laminating
• Ideal for skim coating on
most gypsum board where
maximum bond is essential
• Regional availability
• Available in: 3.5 gal. carton
• Economical and well-
balanced compound
• Weighs up to 15% less
than conventional-weight
compounds, making handling
and applying easier and faster
• Provides low shrinkage for
metal bead, trim and fastener
concealments
• Ideal for first coat over metal,
finishing, skim coating and
simple hand-applied texturing
• Available in: 3.5 gal. carton
ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLightweight Joint Compound
• Weighs up to 40% less
than conventional-weight
compounds
• Improved slip, needs less
effort to apply
• Great for overhead
mechanical tools
• Provides a tough surface,
yet is easy to sand
• Available in: 4.5 gal. pail,
3.5 gal. carton, 4.5 gal. carton*
DRYING-TYPE JOINT
COMPOUNDS
USG drying-type joint compounds are high-quality compounds that provide easy mixing, smooth application and
ample working time. These compounds are ideal for embedding tape, fill coats and finishing over drywall joints, corner
bead, trim and fasteners.
USG Sheetrock® Brand All Purpose Joint Compound USG Sheetrock® Brand A/P Lite® Joint Compound
• All-around performer for
drywall finishing
• Good taping and topping
in one product
• Also ideal for texturing
• Available in: 25 lb. bag
• Weighs up to 20% less
than conventional-weight
compounds
• Lower shrinkage, better
crack resistance
• Easier mixing, application
and sanding
• Available in: 20 lb. bag
* Packaging size availability may vary by market.