Base Compounds -SHEETROCK® Easy Sand™ Lightweight | USG Boral

SHEETROCK® Easy Sand™ Lightweight Base Compounds

SHEETROCK® Easy Sand™ mixes up to a lightweight creamy texture and is suitable for acheiving a smooth plasterboard joint finish. The low shrinkage makes it ideal for heavy fills, especially around externals and bulkheads. 

SHEETROCK® Easy Sand™ is specially formulated for use in mechanical tools and for base coating plasterboard joints, internals, externals and fastener heads.

  • Weighs up to 25% less than conventional setting-type base compounds.
  • Easy Sand is suitable for base coating plasterboard joints, angles and fastener heads when used   in conjunction with USG Boral Finishing Compounds.
  • Recommended for use as the first and second coat in USG Boral 3 coat jointing system.
  • Suitable by hand or mechanical tool application.
  • Excellent paper-tape bond with low shrinkage.
  • Check-crack resistance in heavy fills.
  • Choice of setting times
Physical Properties
  • Colour: White
  • Type: Setting-Type Joint Compounds
  • Packaging: 16kg Bag
  • Coverage: 13 kg/100sqm
Applications
  • Hand or mechanical tool application.
  • Use of paper tape is recommended.
  • For extended working time, use Easy Sand 90.
  • Allow each coat of Easy Sand to set before applying the next coat.
  • Thoroughly clean all tools and equipment after use.
  • Residential and commercial applications.