BEADEX^® Lite Taping Joint Compound, Ready-Mixed

A lightweight, easy-to-handle compound for embedding joint tape.

It bonds tightly even under humid conditions, accepting water quicker than conventional compounds.

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BEADEX Lite Taping Joint Compound, Ready-Mixed, is a high-performance, ready-mixed joint compound for embedding paper tape. It weights up to 35-percent less than conventional taping compounds and is ideal for laminating gypsum panels to gypsum panels, patching plaster cracks, and for use on most gypsum board when maximum bond and crack resistance are essential.

It delivers easy workability and excellent slip and bond. It can be used directly from the container and requires only minimal mixing, thinning, and retempering. Joint finishing is fast, easy, and smooth.

The compound meets ASTM C475.

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Beadex® Lite Joint Compounds Submittal Sheet - J1648	150 KB

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SHEETROCK® Brand Gypsum Panels Installation and Finish Guide - J371	776 KB

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BEADEX® Lite Taping Drywall Joint Compound MSDS (English) 61-395-002	247 KB
BEADEX® Lite Taping Drywall Joint Compound MSDS (French) 61-395-002	306 KB
BEADEX® Lite Taping Drywall Joint Compound MSDS (Spanish) 61-395-002	136 KB

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Q: What is the difference between All Purpose and PLUS 3™ joint compounds?

A: Plus 3 joint compound weighs about 30% less than All Purpose joint compound. It is also easier to sand and shrinks less.

Q: What is the difference between All Purpose and PLUS 3™ joint compounds?

A: Plus 3 joint compound weighs about 30% less than All Purpose joint compound. It is also easier to sand and shrinks less.

Q: Are joint compounds compatible with one another?

A: Yes. Joint compounds can be used over each other but should never be mixed with each other.

Q: Why do stains appear when retexturing a wall or ceiling?

A: Over time stains settle into a wall or ceiling. When that area is retextured the stains photograph through causing a yellowing or browning effect. The best way to prevent staining is to apply a stain blocker, primer, and sealer.

Q: What is the fire rating of joint compound?

A: Joint compound does not have a fire rating by itself, but does meet ASTM C475. When fire testing a wall the fire rating is not for individual products, but for all the system components together. USG Joint Compounds are used in numerous fire-tested assemblies. These are outlined in USG Publication SA100 Construction Selector.

Q: Can additives be mixed into joint compound?

A: There are various products in the market which, when mixed with joint compounds, claim to improve various performance attributes of joint compounds. USG does not endorse the use of additives in USG joint compounds for the following reasons: An additive can adversely affect the unique balance of the many performance attributes each joint compound has been formulated to provide. It is virtually impossible for an additive manufacturer to know if their additive is compatible at all times with all of USG´s product formulations. USG has no control over the manufacture and quality of additives manufactured by others. Note - For taping and finishing joints, water can be added as necessary. USG recommends adding water in increments of a half-pint to avoid over thinning. See USG Technical Information Sheet J1716 for more information.

Q: Can joint compound be used as an adhesive for multi-layer application?

A: Yes. SHEETROCK® Brand DURABOND® SHEETROCK® Brand EASY SAND™, SHEETROCK® Brand All Purpose, and SHEETROCK® Brand Joint Taping Compounds provide the best performance bonding gypsum panels.

Q: Can fiberglass tape be set with drying-type compounds?

A: No. When using fiberglass tape, only setting-type joint compounds like SHEETROCK® Brand DURABOND® and SHEETROCK® Brand EASY SAND™ should be used for the first coat over the tape. Ready-mixed drying-type compounds can be used for subsequent finishing coats.

Q: How long does it take joint compound to dry?

A: Under conditions of a temperature of 70° and 70% humidity, joint compound should dry in about 24 hours. Higher humidity and/or lower temperatures will slow drying time.

Q: Can ready-mixed joint compound be used on exterior applications?

A: No. SHEETROCK® Brand Setting-Type Joint Compounds (DURABOND® and EASY SAND™) are recommended to treat joints in exterior gypsum ceiling board.

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