Dust Control Drywall Compound Drying Time

Sheetrock brand lightweight all purpose 3 5 gal.

Dust control drywall compound drying time.

The priming material must be suitable for the substrate and applied as recommended. 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. Sheetrock brand ultra lightweight all purpose 4 5 gal. 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.

Drywall joint compound manufacturers are hesitant about providing targeted drying times preferring instead to provide a wide spectrum and then leave the rest up to the user. Joint compound should generally be allowed to dry for 24 hours between coats and before sanding painting or priming. Drying time hours 24 h. High humidity levels and warm temperatures both increase drying times however.

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. This innovative joint compound provides an easier path to osha compliance with no additional steps manpower or equipment. The clumps are heavy enough to drop to the floor rather than float into the air like regular powdery drywall sanding dust.