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12 -lbs Premixed Finishing Drywall Joint Compound Bucket

Ratings & Reviews for DAP 12 -lbs Premixed Finishing Drywall Joint Compound Bucket

4.5
1042
Review
 4.5 out of 5
1042 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is generally praised for its ease of use, smooth application, and ability to create a seamless finish. Many highlight that it sands easily and dries quickly, making it well-suited for small patching and repair jobs. However, a small number of customers reported issues with the compound being too thin or watery, and difficult to apply, especially on ceilings. Overall, the positive reviews indicate this is an effective and user-friendly option for DIY drywall work.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1042 Customer Reviews

Too soupy

Would Not Recommend

Super soupy. I threw it away.

June 25, 2026
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Prime product

Would Recommend

Works as expected

June 24, 2026
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Will buy again

Would Recommend

Worked WELL, low odor, quick dry, very pleased.

June 19, 2026
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Works well for drywall repairs.

Would Recommend

Easy to use, stays moist even after opening for a long time. Dries quickly on the wall.

June 12, 2026
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Have not used this one yet

Would Recommend

I’ve used in the past same it was easy to apply

June 12, 2026
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EZ to work with

Would Recommend

Good consistency, easy to work with. I used it to skim coat over glass tile before painting/wallpapering. Very satisfied.

June 7, 2026
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Great size

Would Recommend

Easy to use and smaller packaging for smaller projects

June 7, 2026
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Mudding

Would Recommend

It has good consistency. Good size for th DIY project.

June 7, 2026
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Goes on easily and evenly

Would Recommend

This went on easily and spread evenly. It was a bit more liquid than I expected but did the job. I ended up needed more than anticipated. Dry time was also longer than expected.

June 4, 2026
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The Best Drywall Joint compound

Would Recommend

Good joint compound. Its very easy to use.

June 1, 2026
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Very helpful product

Would Recommend

Work good

May 29, 2026
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Watered down mud!

Way to watery, to the point of falling off putty knife. Left lid off hoping it will dry out a bit.

May 28, 2026
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Joint Compound

Great compound for walls n ceiling

May 27, 2026
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Works well

Would Recommend

As is described

May 19, 2026
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