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A wet gypsum material applied to drywall joints.
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A plaster-like compound used with drywall tape, to join sheets of drywall into a smooth, continuous panel.
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A synthetic compound that is used for repairing walls, usually over larger areas
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A synthetic-based formula used in combination with paper tape to conceal joints between drywall panels.
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A pastelike material used to cover tape at drywall seams for a smoother finish. Also called spackle.
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A synthetic formula used in combination with paper or fiber-glass mesh tape to conceal joints.
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A plaster-like substance used to fill seams and irregularities in drywalling, either the vinyl-based drying type, which hardens as the water medium dries, or setting type, which hardens by a chemical reaction that is catalyzed by water.
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A cementitious material used in covering joints, corners and fasteners in the finishing of gypsum board to produce a smooth monolithic surface; also called Spackle or Joint Cement.
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A material applied to threaded connections to help prevent leaks in plumbing. Also, in carpentry, a wet gypsum material applied to sheetrock joints.
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Putty like material, which is used to cover fastener heads or to embed joint tape for bonding when working with drywall. There is also a water resistant type for use with water resistant drywall or for exterior work.
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Joint compound is a white substance similar to plaster used to seal joints between sheets of drywall, primarily in building construction. It is often refered to simply as "mud".
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