Ratings & Reviews for DAP DryDex 1 Gallons Premixed Lightweight Drywall Joint Compound Bucket
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise the pink-to-white color-change feature for eliminating guesswork about drying time, and many highlight smooth application and low dust during sanding. Most report excellent results for small repairs and beginner projects, with several achieving professional finishes using thin coats. However, a substantial group reports serious adhesion problems, particularly when bedding joint tape, with tape failing to stick or peeling off. Many also experienced drying delays exceeding 24 hours and excessive shrinkage. Despite these drawbacks, most customers find the color-change feature invaluable for DIY work.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.FABULOUS STUFF
Would RecommendWorks very well for the average DYI weekend drywaller! Low or no dust when sanding with a rented Porter Cable sanding machine. Way better than traditional drywall mud for smaller jobs. Dried fairly quick....color change a real help in that regard.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Drydex
Would RecommendWorks great, goes on smooth, more like a “finishing” compound. Best stuff I’ve used. Easy to apply.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Worst Product Ever Used
Would Not RecommendPerhaps I expected too much. Working on a remodel project purchased to repair nail holes, scratches and seams. the product flowed out of even the smallest holes after tow days of drying time the larger cracks are still soft. Went and purchased a different product I have previously used. Spent the morning removing the "pink stuff" and refilling the repairs.
Sweepstakes
Very good product
Would RecommendCompound goes on easily, covers well and the best part is you can level it with a damp sponge. I used a large heavy duty sponge. smoothed evenly and no sandpaper dust on everything.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good for a small job
Would RecommendWorked well for a small repair job i needed to do after opening up a wall to access plumbing.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
light sanding
Would Recommendthis is great for time management. goes on pink, dries white, giving you the ability to move on to other aspects of your project and know exactly when it's ready to sand.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Dap Drydex
Would RecommendVery good. Went on easy and sanded to a perfect finish
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Joint Compound
Would Not RecommendI was very disappointed. I have used this product previously and it worked nicely. This new product did not perform well. Sanding dust was less but strength was weak. After sanding when painting some of the compound pulled off the tape. I am returning for a refund.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Joint Compound
Would RecommendGreat stuff spreads well easy to smooth out and cuts down sanding
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Had to scrape off and restart project
Would Not RecommendThe stuff wouldn’t dry after days and was severely cracking. Customer support was of no help and they can’t explain what happened. They offered to refund the cost of the stuff but doesn’t make up for the lost time and extra labor to remove and restart project.
Sweepstakes
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Exactly what expected. Easy to sand and low dust.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Beware of "Low Dust" claims
Would Not RecommendUnfortunately Primer and paint does not adhere properly to 'low dust' mud. There are numerous problems with bubbles forming, or paint pulling off the area.
From DAP.com
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Works perfect
Would RecommendDid the job, easy to use, inexpensive, easy to find
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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style of repair compound must be applied in multiple thin layer (to build up to a 1/2" fill depth). As indicated on the ALEX PLUS Spackling product package guidance: "One application is usually sufficient for small repairs. For repairs deeper than 1/8”, apply two or more layers allowing spackling to dry between applications." At your convenience, please contact DAP's Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information regarding your project and to provide you with more specific usage guidance or to recommend an alternate product. />