Sheetrock 385140 All-purpose Joint Compound 3.5 Qt

Product Description

The SHEETROCK 385140 is a ready-mixed, all-purpose joint compound designed for professional drywall installation and finishing. Sold in a 3.5-quart pail, it covers the full range of drywall finishing tasks in a single product: embedding paper tape, filling and leveling over fasteners, finishing gypsum panel joints, coating corner bead and trim, skim coating, and applying simple hand textures. The compound arrives pre-mixed and ready to use straight from the pail, reducing prep time on the job. At 12.8 pounds per pail, it is well-suited for residential and light commercial drywall work where a versatile, single-product solution is preferred.

This compound is used across residential new construction, remodel work, and commercial tenant improvement projects wherever gypsum panel systems are installed. It performs across all three standard finishing coats — tape coat, fill coat, and finish coat — making it a practical choice for drywall hangers and finishers who want one compound on the truck. It is also well-suited for patch and repair work where multiple compound types would otherwise be needed.

Key Features

• All-purpose formula handles taping, filling, leveling, and finishing in one product
• Ready-mixed straight from the pail — no water or mixing required at the job site
• Suitable for embedding paper tape over gypsum panel joints
• Works for skim coating and hand-applied simple textures
• Compatible with gypsum panel fasteners, joints, and corner trim applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for standard all-purpose ready-mixed joint compounds used in residential and commercial gypsum panel finishing applications.

Installation Notes

Applied by licensed drywall finishers or qualified contractors following standard gypsum board finishing procedures. Allow each coat to dry fully before applying the next — do not apply over wet compound. Keep the pail sealed when not in use to prevent skinning and drying. Follow local building codes and manufacturer application guidelines for minimum coat thickness and drying intervals.