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
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Q:How do you identify the expiration date on the premixed joint compound? Yesterday I bought a pale...
by|Aug 28, 2020
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A:Â Found it at the bottom in black ink below the fine print.
092120
by|Dec 18, 2020
A:Â I believe that is the manufacture date. Joint compound typically has a shelf life of 9 months.
by|Jan 18, 2022
A:Â Thank you for your inquiry. The first six digits represent the production date. In this case the joint compound was produced on 07/14/2020. Ready mixed joint compounds have a shelf life of 9 months under good storage conditions. Store compound in protected place, because extreme heat or cold accelerates aging.
by|May 9, 2021
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A:Â Thanks for another great product.
by|Dec 19, 2022
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A:Â if it is like any product that after a time or the expiration date does not work the same as it is freshly made
by|Jun 10, 2021
Q:Can tbis be used on mold resistant sheetrock?
by|Jul 12, 2020
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A:Â Yes
by|Dec 18, 2020
A:Â Yes. used 5 containers without any issues. Cut the finish time in half.
by|Jul 22, 2020
A:Â Ask a store employee!!
by|Nov 29, 2022
A:Â Tanya
Thank you for your inquiry. We have conducted testing at the USG Corporate Innovation Center
on SHEETROCK® Brand Ready Mix and Setting Type Joint Compounds applied to
Mold Tough™ gypsum panels for mold resistance. The results of the testing consistently showed that USG SHEETROCK® Brand Joint Compounds rated as well as the MOLD TOUGH™ board after four weeks of exposure to ASTM D3273 for mold resistance.
We do not recommend adding anything to our joint compounds.
Hope this helps.
by|Jul 14, 2020
A:Â You _can_ use it on mold resistant sheetrock, but this product is _NOT_ itself mold resistant.
Maybe you could add a mold inhibotor when you blend the product to remove air bubbles before using it.
by|Jul 13, 2020
Q:Can this be used for knockdown texture?
by|Jan 9, 2019
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A:Â It light weight, thin application of dry wall is better and holds up longer, also it is easier and faster than trying to make a smooth finish with compound.
by|Jul 1, 2022
A:Â You can put it on a painted wall But expect to have to put more than one or two coats because the first coat will bubble up do the fact that the painted surface in no longer porous as in a flat or naked wall
by|Mar 12, 2019
A:Â Yes
by|Jan 14, 2019
A:Â I don't think I would use this for a knockdown texture. My understanding is that one of the ways the manufacturer is able to make it ultra lightweight is that they reduce the amount of "glue" in the product. This does result in a compound that has slightly less adheasive properties. I would use it if I was doing a light ceiling texture, I just would not be comfortable using it with a knockdown. As far as using it on a painted wall, as you may know, paint acts as a sealer on the drywall and can cause the mud to Bubble. So I would either sand and primer the wall or put a very tight skim coat of mud before doing the texturing. Hopefully others have a little more experience and can post a more definite answer. I would be interested to hear what other users have to say. If you use this product for knockdown let us know how it works out! Happy mudding :-)
by|Jul 23, 2022
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A:Â I would not use it for knock down texture,its not fast drying. They have knock down texture in box in paint department which works excellent. You just mix it with water and apply. I used hundred times and it's a great product.
by|Jan 13, 2019
Q:Was the color of the lid on these change?
by|Dec 13, 2018
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A:Â There are several products this is another product and they all use to come in 1 gallon or 5 gallon buckets. This particular one is 4.5 gallons. Try it, I like it better than the older one I believe you are referring to. It dries with very little shrinkage. Much easier to sand also.
by|Dec 13, 2018
A:Â No
by|Dec 19, 2018
A:Â Thank you for your inquiry. The Ultralightweight Joint Compound has always had a light green lid.
by|Mar 27, 2021
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A:Â No
by|Jan 3, 2019
A:Â I'm not sure how to answer your question. This has been the only color of lid I have seen on this product in our area. My understanding is that it's a newer product and for some manufacturers is replacing what they used to call topping. Although, when it comes to the color of the mud, it doesn't seem to dry as white at some of the topping I have used in the past. I hope that is helpful.
by|Apr 30, 2019
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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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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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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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Oct 29, 2019
Add a little water and is sprays great texture. Easy...
Add a little water and is sprays great texture. Easy clean and good dry time.
USG Sheetrock Brand All Purpose Joint CompoundUSG Sheetrock Brand All Purpose Joint Compound is the original, most-trusted conventional weight all purpose, ready-mixed joint compound for all phases of drywall finishing. Use for repairing cracks on drywall and plaster, embedding USG Sheetrock Brand Paper Joint Tape, and applying drywall filling and finishing coats. May also be used for covering fasteners and USG Sheetrock Brand Corner Bead and Trim, skim coating drywall surfaces, 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.View Full Product Description