Dust Control Drywall Compound Drying Time

A priming material applied over the entire prepared gypsum panel surface prior to decoration.

Dust control drywall compound drying time.

The clumps are heavy enough to drop to the floor rather than float into the air like regular powdery drywall sanding dust. Sheetrock brand ultra lightweight all purpose 4 5 gal. Some people avoid wet sanding since it takes time for the drywall to dry out not to mention that it s more difficult to control the finish quality with wet sanding. Joint compound with dust control features a unique formula that binds up fine residue during sanding to form heavier particles that tend to fall to the floor instead of clouding the air.

The idea behind dust control joint compound is that it applies like regular joint compound but its modified formula makes the dust heavier and cause it to clump as you sand. Drying time hours 24 h. Properly installing drywall requires not just effort but also plenty of time particularly when it comes to drying time for each coat of drywall mud. Independent industrial hygiene laboratory testing during sanding of sheetrock brand dust control joint compound has shown levels of total dust reduction and respirable crystalline silica below detectible limits in reference to osha s new silica rule.

Besides if your drywall joint compound happens to be insoluble in water you won t be able to do wet sanding. This innovative joint compound provides an easier path to osha compliance with no additional steps manpower or equipment. All surfaces including applied drywall compound must be thoroughly dry dust free and not glossy before decorating.