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4.5 gal. UltraLightweight Ready-Mixed Joint Compound

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  • Ultralightweight joint compound for all drywall finishing steps
  • Weighs up to 40% less than conventional weight joint compounds
  • Delivers tough finish surface yet sands easily
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Product Details

USG Sheetrock Brand UltraLightweight Joint Compound is a ready-mixed, high performance, all purpose compound that offers superior working qualities and good open time. Compared to conventional weight compounds, it weighs up to 40% less, provides enhanced application properties, and is easier to sand. A special formulation makes it ideal for embedding tape and for filling, and leveling and finishing over gypsum panel joints, fasteners, bead, and trim. It's also excellent for skim coating and hand-applying simple textures. USG ready-mixed joint compounds are preferred for consistently high-quality work. Superior formulations are premixed to a creamy, smooth consistency and are essentially free of crater-causing air bubbles. They can be used in hand or machine-tool applications and offer excellent slip, bond, and easy workability.
  • Pre-mixed compound for minimal mixing, thinning and retendering
  • Provides a durable finished surface for fill and finish that requires less sanding
  • Installation is easier with up to 40% less weight than conventional weight compounds
  • GREENGUARD Gold certified for low-emitting performance
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Want to use this for fake frosting on fake cupcakes will this crack? Lightweight spackle did not crack, but is more expensive.
by|Sep 11, 2023
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A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Ready mix joint compounds are designed to be applied at a maximum thickness of 1/8". If applied in thicker applications, cracking is possible. Hope this helps.

by|Sep 13, 2023
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    Q:Can this product be used on cement board?
    by|Sep 3, 2023
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    A:  Thank you for your inquiry. We do not recommend our Sheetrock® Brand UltraLightweight Joint Compound product to be installed over our Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ product. Hope this helps.

    by|Sep 7, 2023
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      Q:can this product be used outdoors?
      by|Apr 14, 2023
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      A:  Lenny Thank you for your inquiry. Ready mix joint compounds are not approved for exterior use. Hope this helps.

      by|Apr 17, 2023
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        Q:can this be used with mesh tape for first and subsequent layers??
        by|Mar 7, 2023
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        A:  John Thank you for your inquiry. If you are using mesh tape you will need to use a setting type joint compound such as Sheetrock Brand Easy Sand. Sheetrock Brand Ultralightweight Ready Mix Joint Compound can be used to apply paper joint tape. Hope this helps.

        by|Mar 20, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          4.5 out of 5
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          • 4.5
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          • 74% recommend this product
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          Apr 26, 2023
          Easy sanding
          Love this stuff easy to apply and sand
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          Nov 10, 2022
          Not just a joint compound!
          Light weight poor mans plaster...and it looks great
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          Feb 21, 2022
          USG ULTRALIGHT JOINT COMPOUND
          Excellent product. After using all-purpose compound for taping, I used the ultralight compound for all my joint work and skim coating for a level 5 finish.
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            Jan 18, 2022
            5 Stars
            This product is the best for amateur fixer, whi want to smooth a wall. Cover once, dry for a day, then once again (thin coat) to eliminate sanding and any powder film. Then paint after another day of drying.
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            Aug 4, 2020
            I used USG ultra light to smooth out my...
            I used USG ultra light to smooth out my ceiling after removing popcorn ceiling. Great product.
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            Apr 30, 2020
            I used this when finishing my basement. It turned out quite well.
            I used this when finishing my basement. It turned out quite well.
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            1 found this review helpful
            Mar 3, 2020
            Great Mud!!...
            Great Mud!!
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            Jan 29, 2020
            This mud is extremely light weight goes on without leaving...
            This mud is extremely light weight goes on without leaving bubbles and leaves a smooth job my crew has been really impressed with this product
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            5 found this review helpful
            Jan 21, 2020
            Used it for skim coating walls. Worked great!...
            Used it for skim coating walls. Worked great!
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            Nov 7, 2019
            Ready to use from the bucket. Good consistency for easy application. No additional thinning req...
            Ready to use from the bucket. Good consistency for easy application. No additional thinning required unless maybe you are doing skim coat. Since 4.5 gallons is a bit much to drag around I scoop a bunch into a 3.5 quart bucket from previous jobs and just carry that light one up and down the ladder.
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