For many builders and remodelers — especially remodelers working in an occupied home — drywall dust is basically the bane of our existence. You sand it, and it goes everywhere — in your teeth, in your customer's closets, even into the HVAC filters.
USG heard our lamentations and developed a new formulation for its Sheetrock brand joint compound. It has a unique quality that binds dust particles together into heavier clumps, enabling them to fall to the floor instead of seeking out the sock drawer. The company specifies the mix is ideal for all types of remodeling products. It weighs up to 35 percent less than conventional compounds, which USG says makes handling and application "quick and simple." (I've sanded a dump truck load of compound in my career; I'll give 'em "quicker.")
USG adds that the some builders are realizing a 30 percent to 50 percent savings in compound consumption. The material is low-shrinkage, has excellent adhesion and provides good crack resistance. What's more, when mudding metal such as corner bead, it takes two coats instead of three, USG says.
No dust plus a saved step on the outside corners. Now that's a sweet mix.
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