joint compound

American  

noun

1. a plasterlike material used to cover joints or the heads of screws in drywall or plasterboard.

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Example Sentences

She had never before worked with dry-setting joint compound, but I’m here to tell you the results were spectacular.

From Seattle Times

Close the drywall-to-drywall joints with joint compound and drywall tape, just as you would in any drywall installation.

From Washington Post

Keal is particularly drawn to textured pieces, which are easy to DIY using spackling paste or joint compound and any paint colors you like.

From Washington Post

A common texture on walls is called “knockdown,” which involves using a paint roller to apply watered-down joint compound.

From Seattle Times

The second big tip: Use setting-type joint compound, which cures through a quick chemical hardening process once you stir in water, rather than ready-mixed joint compound, which cures by drying.

From Washington Post