Questions and Answers for USG Sheetrock Brand 3.5 qt. All Purpose Ready-Mixed Joint Compound

A:  No

A:  No, you just use it as-is.

A:  No

A:  Deb Thank you for your inquiry. USG joint compound has not been tested over rigid foam insulation. We cannot recommend this application.

A:  Lisa Thank you for your inquiry. Before resurfacing, make sure the existing textured surface is sound and not separating from the ceiling board. Ready mix joint compounds can be applied at thicknesses up to 1/8". If your popcorn ceiling will require more than 1/8" compound to smooth it out you will need to apply multiple layers, allowing each layer to dry completely. Another option is a setting type joint compound such as Durabond or Easy Sand, which can be applied up to 1/4" thick. Hope this helps.

A:  Yes, all is well worked like it's supposed to

A:  Max Thank you for your inquiry. The color of the joint compound will vary depending on the source of the gypsum. It is intended to be primed and painted with a good quality latex paint once the compound has dried completely. Hope this helps.

A:  Yes it comes close to the drywall color. Once you prime and paint it will match perfectly.

A:  Your question isn’t really clear, however you can use this anywhere that’s dry wall or plaster. 

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock All Purpose Ready Mix Joint Compound is intended for embedding USG Sheetrock® Brand Paper Joint Tape, for applying drywall filling and finishing coats. Also for covering fasteners, USG Sheetrock® Brand Corner Bead and Trim, skim coating drywall surfaces and hand-applying simple textures. Can be used for repairing cracks on drywall and plaster. Hope this helps.

A:  Dustin Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock All Purpose Joint Compound can be applied over existing plaster. The maximum thickness is 1/8". Hope this helps.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. USG Sheetrock All Purpose Ready Mixed Joint Compound is recommended for laminating and repairing cracks in interior plaster and masonry not subject to moisture, Hope this helps.

A:  Yes, joint compound is often used to create textured ceilings.

A:  Cathy Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Brand All Purpose ready mix joint compound can be used for hand applied textures. We do not recommend spray applying ready mix joint compounds. Hope this helps.

A:  Not sure what you are planning for a textured ceiling. I'm assuming you are planning on spraying (HD rents the guns, and it uses a different plaster, but you would need an air compressor). If you are planning a type of hand plastering, this would work. I watched a company do this, where one guy would apply the plaster (it was mixed a little thinner than this). When he applied it, he would pull the trowel away which leaves peaks. After about 10 to 15 minutes, a second guy would use a wide putty knife and do a "knock-down", which basically flattens out the peaks. Final results looked nice. This process would take a fair amount of practicing before starting the job. Another option is the spray cans of plaster. I've used these a couple times on some small jobs, and was impressed with the results. I see they also have one for a knockdown pattern. I didn't get the coverage noted on the cans. This would be the most expensive approach.

A:  Yes I used it for a repair on a textured ceiling I am very happy with the result

A:  I suppose but why would you? Takes a very long time to dry and does not take roller paint well. See a specialist as to what products work best.

A:  If you are going to use the plastic expansion anchor to hold an object with a screw inserted in the anchor, I would say NO as the joint compound is not strong enough to not crack and/or break away from the anchor. Depending on what you are trying to support with the plastic anchor, if it is in a drywall or sheetrock wall, I would suggest using a toggle bolt in the wall, unless what you are trying to support is quite heavy, then you would need to anchor in a stud or concrete block wall with the appropriate fastener, again depending on what is behind the drywall (or sheetrock)..

A:  KG- there are too many unknown variables to give you a good answer. If you are talking about normal installation of this joint compound and using an plastic anchor for something relatively light- then yes you should be okay. If you are talking about the using the compound to fill a hole and then putting a plastic anchor in I would say no.- wallboard gets it strength from the paper covering. Again it is dependent on your application of the joint compound and what you intend to hang..

A:  You could, but I don't think it would hold much weight. Joint compound is lighter and less dense than drywall. You'd be much better off putting the anchor into unrepaired drywall, if possible.

A:  Plastic expansion anchor needs to be installed in a solid substrate like drywall or plywood. This product is a gypsum coating which will provide a smooth surface for painting or wallpaper.

A:  KG We do not recommend putting expansion anchors in joint compound. Hope this helps.

A:  I would. In fact, I did, and when I painted the wall color the next day, it took the paint like a normal wall.

A:  you don't need to apply primer before painting. Let the product dry, use a sandpaper to softener the edge and than you can use a regular paint.( most of the paints can with a primer include).

A:  You will get better results if you do. It you are just patching small holes or gashes in the drywall ... I wouldn't bother. Most people won't notice difference in paint reflection. You can also try paint with primer built in or even two coats if you want it closer match to what is currently there.

A:  Yes, recommended to use primer, but not required, if using to do texture, prime under not over the texture.

A:  Primer doesn't seem to make any difference. You will probably require two coats. What is odd, is that they recommend to wait 3 weeks before painting. On our room addition, the paint would dry darker on the wall next tot he ceiling. I repainted it , and same results. I then put on Zinger primer, then painted again, same results. The paint guy at Home Depot recommended I experiment with some white paint to some paint, and touch up those areas. That worked. My son built a new home, and he had the same experience. Then about 2 years later, I removed the popcorn texture in our garage, and had to add more plaster to the tapped joints. This time I primered the ceiling before painting, and the seams still showed through. I'm letting the ceiling age now before putting on another coat.

A:  Kits Thank you for your inquiry. We recommend using a good quality latex primer as well as a good quality latex paint with a high solids content. Hope this helps.

A:  no.

A:  If I spread a thin layer of this product to cover the hammer marks resulting from fixing nail head pops in drywall, then I do not use a primer before applying a finish paint. However, if I use this product for newly taped sheetrock wall joints, or for major repairs, then, yes, I prime the entire area, including the portions where the point compound was applied, before applying a finish paint. This approach has served me well for more than 40 years of using this product.