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Multi-Use Joint Compound

Technical Information

800.NATIONAL • 800.628.4662

09 29 00 / NGC

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DESCRIPTION

ProForm® Multi-Use Joint Compound is a vinyl base ready mix joint

compound formulated especially for professional drywall contractors

and nishers. It may be used directly from the container.

BASIC USES

Applications

Use for all phases of nishing, from embedding joint tape to nal coats.

Advantages

• Weighs up to 20% less than standard ready mix.

• Shrinks less than all-purpose formula.

• Provides excellent bond.

• Lessens pocking and pinholing.

• Mold resistant.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

To ensure the best results, use only products from ProForm Finishing

Products together in your construction systems. We do not recommend

mixing our products with other brands. All ProForm joint compounds

are formulated without asbestos and therefore comply with Consumer

Product Safety Standards.

General

Install Multi-Use Joint Compound according to the methods described

in “Applicable Standards And References” and as indicated in this

section. Lightly mix before using and before adding water. (Add water

carefully to thin to desired consistency.) Mix with a potato-masher-

type tool or with a low-speed drill.

Use directly from the container for treating fasteners and cornerbeads

or for taping and nishing joints. Apply a uniformly thin layer of joint

compound over the joint approximately 4 in. (102 mm) wide. Then

center the tape over the joint and embed into the compound, leaving

sucient joint compound under the tape to provide a proper bond. Cover

the tape with a thin coat of compound to minimize wrinkling or curling.

Reinforce ceiling, wall angles and inside corner angles with the tape

folded to conform to the angle and embedded into the compound.

Once the compound is thoroughly dry (approximately 24 hours), cover

the joint tape with a coat of all-purpose joint compound or topping

compound spread approximately 3 in. (76.2 mm) on each side and

feathered out at the edges. After this coat is thoroughly dry, apply

another coat of all-purpose joint compound or topping compound with

a slight, uniform crown over the joint. This coat should be smooth

and the edges feathered approximately 3 in. (76.2 mm) beyond the

preceding coat. Coat all inside corners with at least two coats of

compound with the edges feathered out.

Apply three coats of compound to all nail or screw head dimples.

Apply these coats as applying each coat to the joints. Conceal anges

of gypsum board cornerbead by at least two coats of compound. The

rst coat should be all-purpose compound. The second coat can be

all-purpose or topping compound feathered out approximately 9 in.

(229 mm) on both sides of the exposed metal nose.

In cold weather (outside temperature below 50°F or 10°C), maintain

temperatures within the building at a minimum of 50°F (10°C), day and

night, during joint nishing. Provide adequate ventilation to eliminate

excess moisture. Wet or damp conditions will slow the drying process.

Subsequently, 24 hours drying time between coats may not be

sucient. Adequate drying time is essential to prevent unwanted

conditions, such as cracks, from delayed shrinkage.

Decoration

Before applying paint, wall covering or other decorating materials, all

areas must be thoroughly dry and dust free and treated with a coat of

good-quality, high solids, at latex primer.

Selection of a paint to provide desired nish characteristics is the

responsibility of the architect or contractor.

Refer to the Gypsum Association, GA-214, Recommended Specication

for Levels of Gypsum Board Finish, to determine the level of nishing

needed to assure a surface properly prepared to accept the desired

decoration.

Sustainable Design

Achieves GREENGUARD Certication. GREENGUARD Certied

products are certied to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical

emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more

information, visit: ul.com/gg.

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Summary of content (3 pages)

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ProForm Multi-Use Joint Compound ® 09 29 00 / NGC Technical Information 800.NATIONAL • 800.628.4662 DESCRIPTION ProForm® Multi-Use Joint Compound is a vinyl base ready mix joint compound formulated especially for professional drywall contractors and finishers. It may be used directly from the container. BASIC USES Applications Use for all phases of finishing, from embedding joint tape to final coats. Advantages • Weighs up to 20% less than standard ready mix. • Shrinks less than all-purpose formula.
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ProForm® Multi-Use Joint Compound TECHNICAL DATA Physical Properties Packaging Pail: 4.5 gal. (17 L) Cartons: 3.5 gal. (13.2 L) 4.5 gal. (17 L) Approximate Drying Times Relative Humidity 32° 40° 50° 0% 38 hours 28 hours 19 hours 20% 2 days 34 hours 23 hours 40% 2.5 days 44 hours 29 hours 50% 3 days 2 days 36 hours 60% 3.5 days 2.5 days 42 hours 70% 4.5 days 3.5 days 2.25 days 80% 7 days 4.5 days 3.
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ProForm® Multi-Use Joint Compound (Continued from page 1) LIMITATIONS Storage • Shelf life up to 9 months under good storage conditions (see production code date). • Maintain temperature at a minimum 50°F (10°C) and protect container from exposure to extreme heat and sunlight to prevent spoilage and freezing. Frozen Ready Mix • Allow material to thaw at room temperature for at least 24 hours. • Once thawed, turn the container upside-down for at least 15 minutes.