SHEETROCK® Midweight finishing compound is a semi-lightweight premium grade product which offers all the benefits of conventional-weight compound but is up to 15% lighter and results in less shrinkage and is easy to sand.
It makes handling and applying simpler, easier and faster. It is designed to be used in conjunction with BaseCote™, Easy Sand™ and RediBase™ compounds.
Midweight is suitable for the final coating of plasterboard joints, angles, and fastener heads when used in conjunction with BaseCote™, Easy Sand™ or RediBase™ compounds.
Midweight is suitable for use as the second and third coat in the USG Boral three coat jointing system.
Midweight can be used over plasterboard or
Physical Properties
- Colour: White
- Working Time: Drying Type: Minimum 24hrs or longer in adverse conditions
- Packaging: 23kg re-sealable pail.
- Coverage: 38.3 ltr / 100 sqm board
Applications
- Surfaces must be clean a free of dust
- SHEETROCK® Midweight™ can be diluted with water for use in mechanical tools as necessary. Add water in 250ml increments to avoid over thinning.
- Can be applied with hand or mechanical tools
- Only apply over base compounds that have been allowed to dry thoroughly (24hrs)
- Midweight compound must be allowed to dry thoroughly (approx. 24 hours) before sanding or coating
- If needed, sand lightly with 220 grit sandpaper
- Thoroughly clean all tools and equipment after use
