joint compound

noun

|Updated on: 25 May 2018

Definition of joint compound

: a compound made of gypsum, clay, and latex resin that is used to seal wall joints or fill shallow holes

Recent Examples of joint compound from the Web

Use the taping knife to spread joint compound over the screen.

— richard p. zemsky, Popular Mechanics, "The 3 Tools That Every Homeowner Must Own," 27 Sep. 2017
Step 13: Nails that Go Pop Use a small drywall knife to apply lightweight joint compound above the screw or nailhead.

— merle henkenius, Popular Mechanics, "How to Repair Drywall," 8 Feb. 2017
Among them, there’s a former 5-gallon bucket for drywall joint compound and an economy-size Tidy Cats litter container.

— andy schatschneider, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "In its second year, the rabbit hunting contest is quite the experience at this Oconomowoc pub," 2 Apr. 2018
Additionally, commonly used building materials found in older houses -- such as stucco, Sheetrock and joint compound, cement pipe and exterior home sliding -- may contain asbestos, Klug said.

— matt wotus and melissa gray, CNN, "Toxic ash, debris from California wildfires pose risks during cleanup," 28 Oct. 2017
Sometimes auto body filler is needed to deal with larger cracks, and a full overcoat of sheetrock joint compound.

— duo dickinson, courant.com, "Cracking Up: How To Repair Gaps Around Trim, Windows And Doors Caused By Humidity Shifts," 31 Aug. 2017

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