Specification

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Submittal Sheet

Sheetrock

Lightweight

All Purpose Joint Compound

Same great performance as original SHEETROCK

brand PLUS 3

lightweight all purpose joint

compound with reduced airborne sanding dust for less mess and faster cleanup.

– Dust-control formulation substantially reduces airborne dust (independently veriﬁ ed with Worker Industrial

Hygiene Testing).

– Great for remodeling projects.

– Weighs up to 35% less than conventional compounds.

– Low shrinkage – requires only two coats over metal.

– Sands with the ease of a topping compound; bonds like a taping compound.

Description

Sheetrock

brand lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control is a ready-mixed compound with a

unique formula that binds up ﬁ ne residue during sanding to form heavier particles that tend to fall to the ﬂ oor

instead of clouding the air. This advanced joint compound weighs up to 35% less than conventional compounds,

so handling, application and sanding are simple, easy and fast. Each job goes more quickly and cleans up faster

with less nuisance from airborne sanding dust.

Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control

requires only two coats over bead and fasteners. It bonds like a taping product for a tough, tight bond under

most job conditions and combines all-purpose, single-package convenience with optimum taping and topping

performance.

Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control is compatible with all other

USG joint compounds, so it can be used just for the joint ﬁ nishing coats that will be sanded. For example, use

Sheetrock all purpose joint compound for the taping coat and Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound

with dust control for the ﬁ nishing coats.

Advantages

Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control creates less airborne dust when sanded to

provide a cleaner job environment. It also offers all the beneﬁ ts of a

Sheetrock ready-mixed joint compound, with

up to 35% less weight, less shrinkage and exceptional ease of sanding. This unique joint compound is formulated

to provide low shrinkage and good crack resistance. It also features excellent adhesion and usually requires just

two coats over metal, such as corner beads and fasteners—saving time and money.

Limitations 1. Before using any epoxy coating over a surface treated with joint compound, consult the epoxy coating manufacturer

and follow manufacturer recommendations for preparation or suitability of substrates. Many epoxy coatings

exert signiﬁ cant shear stress on the substrate while curing/drying, which can cause the joint compound bond

to fail, resulting in delamination problems.

2. Protect container from freezing, exposure to extreme heat and direct sunlight.

Preparation – Install

Sheetrock

brand gypsum panels following manufacturer recommendations.

– In cold weather and during gypsum panel joint ﬁ nishing, temperatures within the building shall be maintained

at a minimum of 55 °F (13 °C). Adequate ventilation shall be provided to carry off excess moisture.

– Mix

Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control lightly prior to application. May be used

directly from container for covering fasteners and corner bead. For taping and ﬁ nishing joints (especially when

using mechanical tools), thinning by adding water may improve application and performance. Add water in half-pint

increments to avoid overthinning. Remix lightly and test-apply after each water addition until desired consistency is

reached.

Application Cover joint with a thin layer of compound, and embed tape, leaving about 1/32" of compound under feathered

edge; let dry and smooth lightly as required. Apply second coat, feathering approximately 2" beyond ﬁ rst coat;

let dry and smooth lightly as required. Apply third coat, feathering 2" beyond second coat; let dry and smooth

lightly as required. Finish fastener heads, corner bead and inside corners with two coats of joint compound,

feather out onto panel faces and ﬁ nish to a smooth surface.

Sanding Use 150-grit sandpaper or 220-grit abrasive mesh cloth, or ﬁ ner. General-purpose sandpaper can be used

with Dust Control

Same great performance as original

with Dust Control

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Sheetrock Lightweight All Purpose Joint Compound with Dust Control Submittal Sheet ® – – – – – Same great performance as original SHEETROCK® brand PLUS 3® lightweight all purpose joint compound with reduced airborne sanding dust for less mess and faster cleanup. Dust-control formulation substantially reduces airborne dust (independently verified with Worker Industrial Hygiene Testing). Great for remodeling projects. Weighs up to 35% less than conventional compounds.
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with Sheetrock lightweight all purpose joint compound with dust control; however, higher-quality sandpaper will provide optimal results. These products typically feature a heavier-grade paper and more uniformly bonded grit, which make them less susceptible to sandpaper packing (i.e., sanding dust caught between the back of the sandpaper and the face of the sanding block), which can cause uneven surface sanding.