Ratings & Reviews for DAP DryDex 1 -Gallons Premixed Drywall joint compound Pail
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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.Easy to use
Would RecommendI found the joint compound to be really well mixed right out of the bucket. Did not seem to be as lightweight as others I’ve used. The pink color was great for letting me know when it was ready to be sanded or reapplied (dries completely white when dry).
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Dex joint compound
Would RecommendEasy to apply 😁 works great 👍
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Drydex for a filling experience
Would RecommendAbsolutely excellent product and easy to apply.
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Horrible Garbage Compound
Would Not RecommendI should have read the reviews for this product before I used it. I experienced the same exact issues as everyone else - the worst being that the compound doesn’t dry properly. It stays extremely fragile and soft even after days of drying time with a fan and dehumidifier. I had to be extremely careful when painting because the compound easily pulls apart. The company responses to other reviews are pathetic and dismissive to a real quality issue.
Shrinks when dries, paint zdissolvrd
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Expensive but low dust
Low dust
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Easy to use.
Would RecommendWe are doing a remodel for our half bath. We needed to do alot of drywall repair. We had to fix holes and in few spots we had to replace entire sections of drywall. The joint compound rely does a great job of helping to mask the damage. Its low dust so when you are sanding in between coats its not as dusty.
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Short drying time. Easy-to-use Smooth when dried.
Would RecommendNeeded to fill small holes and cracks in drywalls.
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Big bucket
Would RecommendWay more than I needed, but did the job
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Good product. Will continue to use
Would RecommendWorks well. The color changing aspect is helpful. Probably not necessary for those that are very experienced. Beyond that I like the texture. It's easy to apply and easy to work with.
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Garbage
Would Not RecommendThis is the worst drywall compound I have ever used. It’s costing more time, money and sanity. I basically need to sand it all off and start over with a new bucket of a different brand. Off to the store again!
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Horrible Product
Would Not RecommendThis is the worst product i've ever used. I had a small area where i needed to add drywall. I used this and 20 min later there was a mudslide down the wall. Also don't get me started on the 60 minuet dry time. I waited a week after the first mudslide and this stuff STILL WASNT dry..
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