How to Use joint compound in a Sentence

joint compound

noun
  • Use the taping knife to spread joint compound over the screen.
    — Richard P. Zemsky, Popular Mechanics, 27 Sep. 2017
  • They should be observed for growth and patched with joint compound.
    — Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Patch holes and cracks with joint compound and caulk, then repaint your walls.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Simply pull out the nails and fill the holes with drywall joint compound.
    — Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Butter the edges of the drywall piece with joint compound and insert the piece in the hole.
    — Peter Martin, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2018
  • Note that dry-mix joint compound is also available, which comes in powder form.
    — Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Use joint compound to patch any problem areas, and give the compound enough time to dry.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Corner bead is nailed over the corner and then concealed by two or three layers of joint compound.
    — Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Sometimes auto body filler is needed to deal with larger cracks, and a full overcoat of sheetrock joint compound.
    — Duo Dickinson, courant.com, 31 Aug. 2017
  • After the joint compound has dried (usually at least two hours), remove the screws and sand the surface of the patch smooth.
    — Peter Martin, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2018
  • Finish the drywall with paper tape and three to four applications of joint compound.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2019
  • Slowly use your putty knife to spread a layer of joint compound across the wood, then use a trowel to create your own line designs.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Large fiber fabric tape can mend medium-sized breaks while smaller areas only require joint compound and drywall tape.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Then, use a joint knife to spread joint compound over the entire repair, while trying to feather the edges of the compound into the surrounding wall.
    — New York Times, 5 Dec. 2020
  • Mica gives metallic paint its glitter and is used in drywall joint compound and electrical insulation.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2020
  • That’s necessary because the surface is usually coated with joint compound dust left behind after the finished joints were sanded smooth.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Building the model itself is also a painstaking process, down to his use of his laser to etch the outline of brickwork into walls and his use of a joint compound to enhance the realism of that etching.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
  • 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, 2 Apr. 2018
  • For holes that are larger than 1/2-inch wide, first stuff them with steel wool or copper mesh, which will prevent mice from chewing through, then seal them with joint compound; a foam insulation pest blocker is another option.
    — Beth Kaufman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2021

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