Dimensions Guide

ProForm
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Multi-Use Joint Compound
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Applicable Standards and References
ASTM C475 Standard Specication for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board
ASTM C840 Standard Specication for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
Gypsum Association, GA-214, Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish
Gypsum Association, GA-216, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products
ProForm Finishing Products, LLC Manufacturer Standards, NGC Construction Guide
ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, ProForm® Finishing Products Construction Guide
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 Temperature
32° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 100°
0% 38 hours 28 hours 19 hours 13 hours 9 hours 6 hours 3 hours
20% 2 days 34 hours 23 hours 16 hours 11 hours 8 hours 4 hours
40% 2.5 days 44 hours 29 hours 20 hours 14 hours 10 hours 5 hours
50% 3 days 2 days 36 hours 24 hours 17 hours 12 hours 6 hours
60% 3.5 days 2.5 days 42 hours 29 hours 20 hours 13.5 hours 8 hours
70% 4.5 days 3.5 days 2.25 days 38 hours 26 hours 19.5 hours 10 hours
80% 7 days 4.5 days 3.25 days 2.25 days 38 hours 27 hours 14 hours
90% 13 days 9 days 6 days 4.5 days 3 days 49 hours 26 hours
98% 53 days 37 days 26 days 18 days 12 days 9 days 5 days
The chart above is a helpful guide in determining the approximate drying times for joint compounds under a variety of humidity/temperature conditions. Shaded area is
below the minimum application temperature requirement of 50°F (10°C) and is not recommended for the application of joint compound.
Materials Estimating and Coverage
Sq. Ft. Gypsum Board Size
of Wall/Ceiling 4'x8' 4'x10' 4'x12' Joint Compound Joint Tape/Ft. Nails/Ct.
100 4 3 3 12-14 lbs. /1.0 gal. 35 168
200 7 5 5 25-28 lbs. / 1.8 gal 70 294
300 10 8 7 37-42 lbs. / 2.7 gal. 105 420
400 13 10 9 49-56 lbs. / 3.6 gal. 140 546
500 16 13 11 62-70 lbs. / 4.5 gal. 175 672
600 19 15 13 73-84 lbs. /5.4 gal. 210 798
700 22 18 15 86-98 lbs. / 6.3 gal. 245 924
800 25 20 17 98-112 lbs. / 7.2 gal. 280 1,050
900 29 23 19 110-126 lbs. / 8.1 gal. 315 1,218
1,000 32 25 21 123-140 lbs. / 9.0 gal. 350 1,344
1,100 35 28 23 135-154 lbs. / 9.9 gal. 385 1,470
1,200 38 30 25 148-168 lbs. / 10.8 gal. 420 1,596
1,300 41 33 28 160-182 lbs. / 11.7 gal. 455 1,722
1,400 44 35 30 172-196 lbs. / 12.6 gal 490 1,848
1,500 47 38 32 184-210 lbs. / 13.5 gal. 525 1,974