![]() ![]() Lightweight all purpose joint compound has the same performance, but is lighter in weight, shrinks less, and sands easier than a conventional weight all purpose. Taping and topping are generally designed as companion products to give the highest quality finish.Īll purpose acts as a single product solution for both taping and topping coats and can also be used in simple hand-applied textures. Topping compounds are usually the lowest-shrinking, easiest to apply & sand, and are used in second and third coats or in hand-applied textures. ![]() Taping typically performs as the highest shrinking, strongest bonding, and hardest sanding of the three compounds and is used for embedding tape. Joint compound products are usually named according to function, such as taping, topping, and all purpose. Choosing the right joint compound for a specific job is influenced by several factors: jobsite conditions, shop practices, applicator’s preferences, types of available joint systems, characteristics of products considered, and recommended product combinations. USG finishing products have been specifically designed to meet the needs of our customers and our portfolio is filled with unique and adaptable solutions for a variety of environments. That’s why USG created an unrivaled product portfolio that delivers everything necessary to finish any job perfectly. With over a century of commitment to making our customers successful and celebrating the craft that is drywall finishing, we know that settling for “good enough” is never an option.
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