what is joint compound used for?

Alahli joint compound is a high performance pre-mixed compound that is used for embedded joint tapes, beads and finishing of Gypsum panel joints.

All purpose joint compound

Ready mixed Joint Filler and Finishing Compound

Alahli joint compound is a high performance premixed compound. this product is used for embedded joint tapes, beads and finishing of Gypsum panel joints. This compound offers superior working quality and has a good crack resistance due to its excellent bond. Alahli joint compound gives the smoothest of finishes with minimum efforts. Its formulation ensures a professional /quality drywall finish every time.
Under ASTM C475 and ASTM D3273 .

Application

Alahli Ready-Mix is an Air-Drying ready to use jointing compound for plasterboard finishing at vertical & horizontal joints. It is also used for filling the uneven gaps, small cut-outs and finishing of the internal and external corner joints.
Weight: 28 Kg pail

How to use it?

First Coat

Using an applicator / Trowel, fill the recess formed by the edges of the sheets with Alahli joint compound.
Centre the paper tape along the joint and using a Taping knife / Trowel. Press the tape down into the Alahli joint compound ensuring no air bubble remain behind the tape.
Immediately apply a thin coat of Alahli joint compound over the surface of the tape (100-150 mm wide).
Allow it to dry.

Second Coat

Apply a second coat of Alahli joint compound with an Applicator / Trowel.
Ensure that this coat extends outside the area of the first coat (200-250 mm wide).
Allow to thoroughly dry and scrape back any build-up of compound along the joint.

Third Coat

Apply a finishing coat of Alahli joint compound with an Applicator / Trowel.
Joint edges should be feathered at least 50 mm beyond the edges of the previous coat.
Allow to dry. Lightly sand in the same direction as the joint using finer sandpaper.

A versatile all-purpose joint compound providing professional-grade performance.

ALAHLI Brand All Purpose Joint Compound Recommended for laminating and repairing cracks in interior plaster and masonry not subject to moisture. This compound features great open time and cold bond, and has smooth and slick properties.