Description: Wel-Cote Topping Joint Compound is formulated to be the ultimate finish coat to any drywall job. Topping compound can also be used for applying simple textures to walls and ceilings.

Preparation, Application and Storage: Wel-Cote Topping Joint Compound is ready to use as it comes from the container, and should not be thinned when covering corner bead or nail heads. If thinning is desired, or when using mechanical tools to finish, add clean water in half-pint increments with no more than 1½ pints added per 62 lb. container. This avoids over thinning which could cause edge cracking, poor adhesion and excessive shrinkage. If any liquid is separated in the container, stir contents thoroughly. Do not mix with any other material. Apply over completely clean, dry and dust-free surfaces. Allow each coat to dry completely before applying another. Topping compound, surface and air temperatures of no less than 55° F must be maintained in working areas until joints are completely dry. At 75° F and relative humidity of 50%, allow approximately 24 hours between applications. Keep container covered and stored at room temperature in a dry location. Protect from freezing and exposure to extreme heat or direct sunlight.

Sanding: Wet sanding is recommended to eliminate dust and scuffing of joint tape and paper. When the compound is dry, use moist sponge to remove high spots and imperfections. Dry sanding should be done with a 150 (or finer) grit sandpaper or a 220 grit abrasive mesh cloth. Wear goggles or safety glasses and NIOSH-approved dust mask.

Decorating and Texture Finishes: Before painting, texturing or applying wallpaper or vinyl wall coverings, a good quality drywall primer must be correctly applied. Surfaces must be clean, dry and not glossy. Strictly follow directions of painting and decorating material manufacturers. To achieve different textures with Wel-Cote All Purpose Joint Compound, apply an ample amount of compound and use a paintbrush, stipple roller, trowel or sponge to create a decorator design.

3. When completely dry, at least 24 hours after final coat, sand smooth.

Finishing Inside Corners: Apply compound to both sides of corner. Crease tape and embed. Apply a thin coat on both sides of tape. When dry, apply a second coat to one side only. Let dry, then finish the other side. When dry, sand until smooth.

Finishing Outside Corners: After the first coat is completely dry, apply a second coat of Topping compound 6"- 10" wide applied on each side of corner.

Caution and Warning: Keep Out of Reach of Children. Do Not Take Internally. Dust created by dry sanding may cause eye, nose, throat or upper respiratory irritation. Long term breathing of large amounts of mica or talc may cause lung disease. This product contains small amounts of naturally-occurring Crystalline Silica that has been identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a Carcinogen. Emergency Product Safety Information: 800-821-7352

Limited Warranty: This product is warranted to be uniform and of the highest quality. Welco shall not assume any responsibility, directly or indirectly, for any loss caused by application of this product not in accordance with directions. All labor costs are excluded from this warranty. Welco liability under this warranty shall in no case exceed the purchase price of the quantity of Welco product used with respect to which damages may be claimed. All claims shall be considered null and void unless submitted within 30 days from date of alleged defect.

Architectural Specifications: Complies with ASTM C475.

Last modified: 09/19/07