joint compound
Americannoun
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She had never before worked with dry-setting joint compound, but I’m here to tell you the results were spectacular.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022
A common texture on walls is called “knockdown,” which involves using a paint roller to apply watered-down joint compound.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021
Whether you’ve pulled nails close to the walls or added screws farther out into the room, let the drywall joint compound dry, then smooth over the surface with sandpaper or a damp sponge.
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2021
Big white masks on the walls, made from joint compound, offer an update on rough “primitive” aesthetics.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2015
How long was it before they moved up to buying their joint compound by the quart?
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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