- Fills holes and cracks in drywall, plaster, wood, stone, and more
- Paintable and sandable for both indoor and outdoor projects
- Applies pink, dries white to show when the surface is paint ready
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About This Product
DAP DryDex Lightweight Low Dust Joint Compound is a ready-to-use lightweight joint compound for smooth, high quality finishing of gypsum panel joints, nail heads and metal corner beads. Unique Dry Time Indicator signals when the next coat can be applied, or it is ready to be sanded or painted. Specifically formulated to generate 70% less airborne dust than other competitive low dust joint compounds creating less mess and faster clean-up. Lightweight formulation means less shrinkage, so it requires fewer coats than other joint compounds. It works faster with less effort and weighs less than conventional compounds for easier handling. Interior use only.
Highlights
- Color indicator joint compound goes on pink and dries white signaling when the next coat can be applied, or it is ready to be sanded or painted
- Ideal for smooth, high quality finishing of gypsum panel joints, nail heads and metal corner beads
- Lightweight joint compound shrinks less and requires fewer coats than other joint compounds, saving time
- Wash tools immediately after use with water, dried material must be removed by scraping or sanding
- Unique formulation generates 70% less airborne dust than other low dust joint compounds, creating less mess and providing a faster clean-up
- Allow compound to dry completely before sanding or painting with a latex-based paint
- De-aired formula eliminates pin-hole bubbles
- Interior Use Only
- 2Pack
- Return Policy
Product Information
Specifications
Coverage Area (sq. ft.): 10 sq ft
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 10 sq ft |
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Details
Container Size | 1 qt. |
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Drying Time (hours) | 5 hr |
Drywall Features | Dust Control |
Interior/Exterior | Interior |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Questions & Answers
can this product be used to even out the transition from scraped paint and non scraped ? probably .002- .003 difference in height . on door jamb for repaint .
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP DRYDEX Spackling. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: “DO NOT USE AS A SKIM COAT.” Should you have any additional questions or require assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Can this be used to fill cracks on the wood around windows on the outside and inside?.
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Drydex Spackling. DAP Drydex would be appropriate for filling surface imperfections in exterior wood surfaces. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "Ideal for filling holes, cracks, dents, and defects on: Drywall, Plaster, Wood, Masonry. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Can this be used on plaster walls.
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Drydex Spackling Paste. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "Ideal for filling holes, cracks, dents, and defects on: drywall, plaster, wood, masonry. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Can this be used for drywall joints?
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Drydex Spackling Paste. This product is designed, marketed, and labeled for use on minor cosmetic repairs, such as: nail/screw holes, cracks, etc. For filling joints in drywall, we recommend the use of our DryDex Premium Lightweight Joint Compound. Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP DryDex Spackling. Spackling is by design, considerably thicker/heavier bodied, when compared to thinner joint compounds. Spackling compounds are designed/recommended for minor cosmetic repairs such as: dents/dings, holes, and cracks. Joint Compounds are designed/recommended for thin spreading applications, such as taping and bedding (taping over wallboard joints). While these two types of repair compounds have some overlapping applications, they are not fully interchangeable. For the application as described, the use of DAP Joint Compound would be recommended. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
I believe this product is too thick to do a knockdown texture on a small area. Could I add some water to thin it out?
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Drydex Lightweight Joint Compound. DAP DryDex Premium Lightweight Joint Compound can be used for both wall and ceiling texturing applications. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "For a textured finish, apply ample amount of joint compound with a paintbrush, knife or roller. Texture surface immediately, while compound is still pink, using a paint roller, sponge, stiff-bristled brush or even crumpled paper, depending on the desired effect. Allow compound to dry thoroughly, turning from pink to white, before decorating or painting." Thinning of the product is not recommended. Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Can this product be used for external applications like in a lanai
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP DryDex Premium Lightweight Joint Compound. DAP DryDex Premium Lightweight Joint Compound is designed for use in interior only applications. Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
How long to dry
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP DryDex Premium Lightweight Joint Compound. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: “Allow compound to dry thoroughly, turning from pink to white, before decorating or painting”. For planning purposes, allow approximately 24 hours between applications. Dry time will increase with product thickness, lower temperature and/or higher humidity. Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Will this bleed through paint
Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP DryDex Spackling Dry Time Indicator Spackling. Once fully dry the product is considered stable/inert (no liquid/color components remaining). While no "bleed through" would be expected (when properly applied), the final cosmetic appearance of the entire repair relies more on the primer/paint coating than the DryDex Spackling. Without more information regarding your project/intended application, it is difficult to provide a more detailed response in this format. Should you wish to provide this information, so we can better address your question, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
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