Buying Guide

USG Interior Finishing Products | 7
SETTING-TYPE
JOINT COMPOUNDS
USG setting-type joint compounds provide faster finishing of drywall interiors, even under slow drying conditions. Rapid
chemical hardening and low shrinkage permit same-day finishing and usually next-day decoration. These products
feature exceptional bond; virtually unaffected by humidity extremes. They are ideal for laminating double-layer
systems, particularly fire-rated assemblies, and for adhering gypsum panels to above-grade concrete surfaces. May
also be used for surface texturing and for filling, smoothing and finishing interior above-grade concrete. Note that
setting-type joint compounds should not be used for skim coating due to dryout concerns.
USG Sheetrock® Brand Easy Sand™ Joint Compound USG Sheetrock® Brand Durabond® Joint Compound
• Available in 5-, 20-, 45-, 90-
and 210-minute working times
• For one-day patching and
joint finishing and next-day
decoration
• Weighs up to 25% less than
conventional setting-type
compounds
• Easy to sand
• Provides low shrinkage and a
superior bond
• Ideal for laminating drywall
and patching plaster surfaces
• Available in: 3 lb. resealable
bag, 18 lb. bag
• Available in 15-, 30-, 60- and
150-minute working times
• Exceptional bond with low
shrinkage
• Same-day finishing and
next-day decorating possible
• Excellent check-crack
resistance in heavy fills
• Unique resistance to humidity
• Available in: 25 lb. bag
USG Beadex® Brand Silver Set™ Joint Compound
• Available in 5-6-, 15-, 30- and
80-minute working times
• Weighs up to 28% less than
conventional setting-type
compounds
• Ideal for heavy fills and
virtually unaffected by
humidity
• Low shrinkage and superior
bond, which make it excellent
for laminating gypsum
panels to gypsum panels, to
sound-deadening boards
and to above-grade concrete
surfaces
• Can also be used for filling,
smoothing and finishing
interior concrete ceilings and
above-grade concrete; taping
and finishing gypsum panels,
under tile and for finishing
joints in exterior gypsum
ceiling boards
• Regional availability
• Available in: 18 lb. bag
CONCRETE
FINISHING
COMPOUNDS
USG Sheetrock® Brand Cover Coat® Compound
• For filling and smoothing
monolithic concrete
ceilings and columns located
above grade
• Easily applied—no extra
bonding agent needed
• Dries to a fine white
decorative surface
• Also ideal for drywall tape
embedding and first coat
over bead
• Regional availability
• Available in: 4.5 gal. pail,
4.5 gal. carton*
* Packaging size availability may vary by market.