Instructions / Assembly

Preparation –Maintain minimum surface, water, mix and air temperature of 45 °F during mixing and application of compound.

Do not mix setting compound with other material.

– Surface must be clean and dry. Remove loose paint, dust, dirt, or grease prior to repairs.

Mixing EASY SAND

™

90 Slowly empty half (8 oz.) of compound bag into pail containing 4 oz. (1⁄2 cup) of clean water. Mix powder thoroughly

Setting-Type Compound into water until completely wet. Continue until mixture is smooth and there are no lumps. Do not use too much

water or mix with other joint compounds in wet or dry form. If more mixed material is required, use the same ratio

of powder to water (2 parts powder to 1 part water). One lb. bag of powder makes 1.3 pints of mixed material.

Hardening Time EASY SAND 90 Setting-Type Compound will harden in approximately 85 to 130 minutes. Hardening time cannot be

altered by dilution with water. Mix only enough material to be used in 60 minutes. Mixed material cannot be stored

for later use.

Repairing Small Holes, –To repair a small hole or crack, brush or wipe area clean. Fill with compound, using combination tool. Let harden

Cracks, Dents, and and add second coat if necessary. Sand and prime when dry.

Popped Nails –To repair a dent, sand and then fill with compound. Let harden and add second coat if necessary. Sand and prime

when dry.

–To repair a popped nail, drive and dimple new nail 1-1/2 away from the popped nail.Then drive and dimple popped

nail. Cover dimples with compound. Sand and prime when dry.

Repairing Medium Holes 1. Criss-cross tape 2. Apply compound 3. Apply second coat

(approx. 2)

Repairing Large Cracks – Bridge opening with tape. Usually one strip is needed.

(approx. 1/8)–Press and smooth compound into tape with combination tool. Let compound harden.

– Apply second compound coat with combination tool. Sand and prime when dry.

SHEETROCK

Brand

Drywall Repair Kits

Application Tips

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Bridge opening by criss-crossing

two to three strips of tape over

opening.

Apply compound over tape and

around edges of hole with com-

bination tool.Wipe away excess

compound and let harden.

Apply second compound

coat with combination tool.

Let harden. Sand and prime

when dry.

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Application Tips SHEETROCK Brand Drywall Repair Kits ® Page 1 of 2 Preparation – Maintain minimum surface, water, mix and air temperature of 45 °F during mixing and application of compound. Do not mix setting compound with other material. – Surface must be clean and dry. Remove loose paint, dust, dirt, or grease prior to repairs. Mixing EASY SAND™ 90 Setting-Type Compound Slowly empty half (8 oz.) of compound bag into pail containing 4 oz. (1⁄2 cup) of clean water.
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Page 2 of 2 Repairing Large Holes (over 2 ) or Water-Damaged Areas Cut out damaged panel section using a utility knife along the studs and a keyhole saw between the studs. Remove section with a hammer and remove old screws or nails. 1. Install repair clips and screws 2. Position new drywall 3. Remove tabs Slip drywall repair clips onto the edge of the damaged wall. Position screws about 3/4 in from the edge and centered between the tabs. This will line up the screws with perforations in the clips.